Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about digitizing photos, slides, film, and tapes — turnaround, safety, formats, and how to get started in Fort Worth.
Getting Started
How do I get my project started? +
Call us at (214) 519-9637 or send a message through our contact page describing what you'd like preserved. You can drop your collection off at our Fort Worth studio, or ship it to us from anywhere in the country. We'll itemize everything and confirm a plan before any work begins.
What can you digitize? +
Photographs of every size and condition, photo albums and scrapbooks, 35mm slides and negatives, VHS and other video tapes, 8mm / Super 8 / 16mm movie reels, and large-format items like maps, posters, and artwork. If it holds a memory, ask us — we've likely scanned it before.
Do I have to live in Fort Worth? +
No. We're based in Fort Worth and serve families across the DFW Metroplex, but we also work with clients nationwide. Call us and we'll walk you through securely shipping your collection to the studio.
How We Handle Your Originals
How do you protect my originals? +
Every item is carefully itemized when it's checked in, and naming requirements are set before anything is touched. We literally put the white gloves on. Your collection is tracked from check-in to hand-back, and your originals are returned to you along with your digital files.
My photos are faded, torn, or water-damaged. Can you help? +
Yes. We meet each item where it is in its current condition. Beyond scanning, our restoration work can repair tears, correct fading, and clean up damage so a treasured photo looks whole again.
What happens to reels and tapes that are decaying? +
Movie film, like photos and negatives, decays over time — so the sooner it's digitized, the better. We carefully prep and transfer aging reels and tapes to clean digital files you can watch and share without wearing out the original.
Files, Turnaround & Sharing
What will I receive when it's done? +
You'll receive clean, high-resolution digital files organized to the naming requirements we set at check-in — ready to save, back up, and share with family in seconds. Your original items come back to you, too.
How long does a project take? +
Turnaround depends on the size and condition of your collection. A small batch of photos moves quickly, while large scrapbook or restoration projects take longer because of the hands-on care involved. We'll give you a timeline when we itemize your project.
Why should I digitize instead of leaving things in a box? +
Because memories in a box fade, get lost, and are only enjoyed when someone digs them out. Digitized, your family's history lives on your phone and in the cloud — a click away the moment a memory comes up.
Preserve Your Past
Don't let another memory fade.
Bring your photos, slides, tapes, and reels to our Fort Worth studio — or ship them from anywhere. We'll preserve your family's history and hand you back files you can share in seconds.
12805 Harmon Rd Suite 215, Fort Worth, TX