Shoebox Scanning offers a budget friendly option for digitizing volume archives of photographs. We offer three packages at various quantities. Choose the package below that corresponds to your quantity of originals. *We can scan photos from wallet size to 8.5 x 11 inches at 600ppi.

100 - 250 - $.45/per original photo
251- 500 - $.35/ per original photo
501 - 1000 - $.25/per original photo

Flatbed Scans

Standard ($5) singular scanning at 600ppi for original prints up to 8.5 in x 11.7”. Mild dust spotting and color corrections included.

Custom Art Scans ($10) singular scanning at a maximum 1200ppi for original art up to 8.5x11.7". Color matching, density adjustments, cleanup and cropping included.

Photo restoration restores faded, stained and torn photos. Edit backgrounds, remove unwanted objects, restore original color or convert images to a beautiful black & white tone. *See below for our restoration level guide & prices.

Standard - $25

Standard retouch 1 person: remove blemishes, glares, red-eye etc
Modify background
Colorize photo of 1 person
Remove spots and scratches affecting but not obliterating subject

Heavy - $50

Heavy retouch 2+ people: remove blemishes, glares, red eye etc.
Repair heavy stains, fading, spots or scratches to entire photo

Colorize photo of 2+people
Remove spots and scratches all over image

FAQS

How are the digital scans delivered? We recommend customers include their own USB Drive, CD or Hard-drive when dropping off. We also offer the option of a complimentary USB or CD on larger orders.
How long does it take? Depending on the size of the project - a few days to a few weeks. We will provide an estimated finish date and are happy to work within agreed deadlines if need be.
Where do I drop off my photos? You can drop off them off personally at our studio in downtown Santa Barbara or mail the photos to the studio address. We can also schedule a local pickup if those are not an option.
How can I request a quote? Complete a form on our contact page here. Please include the type of scanning, number of images to be scanned and if any deadlines need to be met.
Do the photos need to be organized? We will scan in the order we receive the photos. Customers may want to organize, label or divide photos so that the digital files are easier to look through.
What kind of things can you flatbed scan? Lots of things! Photo prints, polaroids, old letters, business documents, books, magazines etc. You name it and we can scan it!
Do you offer printing? We do not offer printing at this time.