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Your slide collection captures decades of family history in vivid color but slides fade, scratch, and degrade over time. Let Scan5 bring them back to life with high-resolution scans you can view, share, and keep forever. We digitize 35mm slides, 110, 126, 127, Super 35 and Half 35 formats.
We have a system that turns aging slides into vivid, high-quality digital images that truly honor the original moment. Our technology captures exceptional detail at high resolution. We designed it to be both fast and precise, so we can process large collections efficiently without compromising image quality. The result is a seamless way to preserve and relive memories. Enjoy sharp, vibrant images that feel as alive today as the moment they were captured.
35mm slides, also known as transparencies or chromes, were the go-to format for serious amateur and professional photographers from the 1950s through the 1990s. Kodachrome, Ektachrome, Fujichrome, and countless other slide films captured family vacations, weddings, and once-in-a-lifetime moments in stunning clarity.
But slides are vulnerable to fading, color shift, mold, and physical damage. Kodachrome slides can last decades, but many other emulsions have already begun to deteriorate.
Once your slides are scanned, you have a few options for how to store and access your digital files.
We've digitized slide collections for families, photographers, and institutions across the Chicago area.
We scan entire family collections and organize your images so they're easy to browse and share.
We handle high-volume slide scanning orders with competitive turnaround and pricing.
We understand how personal your memories are, and we treat them with the utmost care. Your photos, tapes, and videos are always secure with us, and we never share them with third parties. Your physical items are kept safe in our climate controlled inventory room at our office building with 24/7 monitoring.
35mm, 110, 126, 127, Super 35 and Half 35. If you're unsure about your slide type, contact us and we'll help identify it.
Yes, we use software to reduce dust and scratches often seen on digital images from older transparencies.
High resolution JPEG. We also offer RAW and TIFF options for archival projects.
It depends on the type of carousel and the positioning of the slides. Contact us to discuss.
You can drop off your slides at our Chicago studio at 4001 N Ravenswood Ave Suite 502-B, schedule a courier pickup, or ship your slides to us (we provide a prepaid label upon request).
Most projects are completed in 1–2 weeks. Rush service may be available so contact us to discuss your timeline.
Yes. We offer volume discounts for large collections. Contact us with an approximate slide count and we'll provide a custom quote.
Don't wait until it's too late. Let Scan5 preserve your family's photo history before it fades away.
