Negative Scanning Service
50p a frame
Our professional negative scanning service converts your old film negatives into high-quality digital images, making forgotten photographs easy to view, share and preserve. We scan 35mm and other negative formats at 3200 dpi, with colour and contrast correction included. Your negatives can be sent securely to PicSave from anywhere in the UK.
Negatives we scan and prices
35mm Negatives
50p per frame
* Larger than 35mm is medium or large format
Medium Format Negatives
£1.50 each
* Maximum medium format that we can scan
* Includes Super 127 film @ 40mm x 40mm,
Large Format Negatives
£2.00 each
* Maximum large format that we can scan
Prepare Your Negatives For Scanning & Sending.
Here are a few tips to help us get the best digital scans from your negative film.
Why Use a Professional Negative Scanning Service?
Negatives often contain more detail than the prints originally made from them, so scanning the original film can produce excellent digital images. Once digitised, photographs that may have been sitting unseen in envelopes or boxes for years can be viewed again, enlarged, copied and shared with family. For further guidance on preserving photographic materials, the Library of Congress provides useful advice on the care, handling and storage of photographs.
Film negatives can also deteriorate over time. Dust, scratches, fingerprints, damp and poor storage can all affect their condition. Creating high-resolution digital copies means the images are preserved even if the original negatives become damaged in the future.
At PicSave, we scan negatives at 3200 dpi as standard and make colour and contrast adjustments to each image. The finished files are ready to view, store, back up and share, while your original negatives are returned safely to you.
What Will It Cost to Digitise Your Negatives?
Quick Negative Scanning Quote
35mm negative scanning — 50p per frame
Your estimated scanning cost
Minimum scanning order £40
GET MY FULL QUOTE & ORDER →This is an estimate for 35mm negative scanning. Medium format negatives (£1.50 each), large format negatives (£2.00 each) and other options can be added on the order form.
Negative Scanning FAQs
What format are my scanned negatives saved in?
Your scanned negatives are supplied as high-quality JPEG files as standard. TIFF files are also available if required.
How long will it take to scan my negatives?
Turnaround time depends on the size of your order, but most negative scanning orders are completed and returned within 7 days.
Do I need to count my negatives before sending them?
No. We only need an approximate number of individual frames so that you can estimate the cost of your order. We will confirm the final number once your negatives have been scanned.
Other Services You May Be Interested in.
Slide Scanning
Photo Scanning
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Photo Album Scanning
Why Choose Us to Digitise Your Memories?
Experience You Can Trust
PicSave has been digitising family photographs, slides, negatives and tapes since 2013. We understand that many of the originals sent to us are completely irreplaceable, so every order is handled personally and with care from the moment it arrives.
Excellent Value
We keep our pricing straightforward and competitive, with no need to compromise on the quality of your scans. Our prices are clearly published, so you can see what your digitisation will cost before sending anything to us.
Quality at Every Stage
Every negative is scanned at 3200 dpi as standard and carefully checked as part of our digitisation process. We also make colour and contrast adjustments where appropriate, helping you get the best possible result from your original negatives.
Careful, Efficient Service
We aim to complete most orders promptly while never rushing the scanning process. Turnaround time depends on the size and type of your order, and we'll always let you know if we expect it to take longer than usual.