Convert Photo Slides to Digital: Bring Your Family History Back to Life
Old time slide shows were a fun way to enjoy photography with others. Convert these photo slides to digital JPG files to forever preserve the memories.
The Heirloom Blog: Where Memories Meet the Future
How to Transfer VHS to Digital: Keep Your Family Memories Safe
Why Transfer VHS to Digital? VHS tapes weren’t made to last. Over time, magnetic tape deteriorates, leading to loss of color, sound distortion, and even total failure. Many families still have shelves of old home...
16mm Film to DVD: Why It’s Time to Go Beyond the Disc
If you’ve uncovered a box of old 16mm film reels in your family’s attic, you’re holding a piece of history—possibly your parents’ wedding, a grandparent’s homecoming, or long-forgotten childhood summers. For years, people turned to...
VHS Stands For What? Unpacking a Beloved Home Video Format
What VHS Stands For VHS stands for Video Home System, a phrase that defined an era of birthday parties, school plays, and family vacations captured on tape. Introduced by JVC in the late 1970s, VHS...
Convert Camcorder Tapes to Digital: What to Do with Old Home Videos
Why Old Camcorder Tapes Are Worth Saving If you ever held a camcorder at a birthday party or family vacation, chances are those moments live on camcorder tapes that no one’s watched in years. These...
VHS Mold: How to Handle Moldy VHS Tapes Without Ruining Them
Do you think you may have mold on your VHS Cassettes? Here is how to tell if it is mold, what causes mold, what the risks are, and what you can do about it.
Image Count Tips: How Many Photos Are in Your Box?
It's easy to estimate your photo count. A one-inch pile contains approximately 100 photos. This will help you decide how to digitize them into JPG images.
How to Organize Photos: From Shoebox Chaos to Digital Clarity
Organizing a lifetime of photos may feel overwhelming, especially when you're staring down a cardboard box filled with prints from different decades. Whether you’ve inherited family albums or rediscovered a stash in your closet, this...
Bell and Howell Projector: Unlocking Precious Memories Hidden in Photo Slides
The Bell & Howell projector was popular technology in the 20th century, used to display photo slides in homes across the world. Remember old time slide shows?
Why Do Old Photos Turn Brown? Understanding the Brownish Tint
The Brownish Tint of Old Photos That warm sepia tone creeping into your childhood photos wasn’t always there. Over time, many printed photographs—especially those from the 1960s through the 1990s—develop a distinct brownish tint. This...
VHS Tape Repair: How to Rescue Your Memories the Right Way
What Is VHS Tape Repair? VHS tape repair refers to fixing physical damage that prevents a VHS cassette from playing. Common problems include wrinkled tape, snapped spools, mold, or broken casings. While some simple repairs...
Document Scanner Guide: What to Know Before You Start Scanning
What Is a Document Scanner and What Does It Do? A document scanner is a device that turns paper documents—letters, records, receipts—into digital files you can store, search, and share. Most scanners today convert pages...