Prints, Albums, Scrapbooks, Slides and Negatives
From a shoebox of snapshots to generations of family albums, we help identify the right scanning service for your collection.
Loose Photo Prints
Color and black-and-white photographs scanned as 600 dpi JPG images.
Photo Albums
Individual photographs captured in place as 600 dpi JPG images with our standard album service.
Scrapbooks
Complete pages preserved as 300 dpi PDFs, including photographs, captions, decorations and keepsakes.
Photo slides
22MP JPG scans of standard and specialty mounted transparencies, including common 35mm, 126 and 127 slides.
Film Negatives
22MP JPG scans of 35mm, 110 and specialty formats such as disc, APS, medium-format and large-format negatives.
Fragile, Framed or Unusual Photographs
Individual assessment to determine safe handling and the appropriate specialty scanning service.
Have undeveloped film too? We also offer C-41 color negative film development and scanning. Bring the unopened film for assessment.
Photo Scanning Pricing
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How Local Photo Drop-Off Works
- Bring your collection to Mount Pleasant. Leave photographs in their albums, envelopes, boxes or existing groupings. Bring slides in their trays or carousels and negatives in their sleeves.
- Review your itemized quote. We inventory the collection, identify standard and specialty items and explain your options. Scanning begins after you approve the quote and submit payment.
- Enjoy your digital collection. View and download your files through your private Heirloom vault. With our standard services, your originals are available for local pickup.
Tell us about existing labels, family groupings or photographs that matter most. Those details help us understand how you want the collection preserved.
Digital Photos Your Family Can Enjoy
Your prints and individual album photographs become 600 dpi JPG images. Slides and negatives become 22MP JPG images. Scrapbooks become 300 dpi PDFs that preserve complete page layouts.
We preserve existing groupings and sequence so you can connect your digital files with the original albums, envelopes, boxes and slide containers.
Your service includes 90 days of private Heirloom cloud access for viewing and downloading your files. An optional USB backup drive is available. Standard scanning creates faithful digital captures; AI enhancement and creative editing are not included.
Meet Your Photo Digitizing Team in the Lowcountry
Heirloom welcomes customers from Charleston, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston, West Ashley, Daniel Island, James Island, Summerville and throughout the Lowcountry.
Visit us at 11 eWall Street, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm. Use the entrance closest to the parking lot and ring the Ring doorbell.
Our veteran-led team can answer questions about your collection and help you understand the next steps. No appointment is needed.
Charleston Photo Scanning FAQs
Where can I get old family photographs scanned near Charleston?
Visit Heirloom in Mount Pleasant for print, album, slide, negative and scrapbook scanning. Our nationwide digitizing service is based here in the Lowcountry, giving local families a place to meet our team and discuss their photographs face-to-face.
Should I remove photographs from albums before bringing them in?
No. Leave them in place, especially when they are attached to adhesive or magnetic pages. Our standard photo album service scans individual photographs in the album. During inspection, we assess the condition and explain how the collection can be handled.
Can you preserve the handwriting on the backs of photographs?
Yes. Handwritten names, notes and dates on the backs of loose prints are captured at no extra charge as separate images placed next to the corresponding fronts in the digital sequence. Point out any important notes when you drop off your collection.
Can I leave my slides in their carousels and keep family groups together?
Yes. Bring slides in their current boxes, trays or carousels, and leave photographs and negatives in their existing groups. We preserve sequence and use corresponding identification numbers for containers and digital folders.
Should I bring the prints, the negatives or both?
Bring what you have and tell us if there are duplicate versions of the same photographs. Our Mount Pleasant team can assess the available originals and help you decide what to include in your quote before scanning begins.
What is the difference between photo album scanning and scrapbook scanning?
Photo album scanning creates individual 600 dpi JPG images of the photographs. Scrapbook scanning preserves complete pages as 300 dpi PDFs, including captions, decorations and the arrangement of keepsakes. Show us the book and explain which details you want preserved.
Can you scan framed, fragile or unusually sized photographs?
Bring them in their current condition for assessment. Items requiring individual handling are quoted as specialty scanning. Our team checks what can be captured safely before work begins; avoid forcing photographs out of frames or peeling them from album pages.
Is there a lower-cost option if I do not want my albums returned?
Yes. Our separate Photo Album Scan & Recycle service costs approximately 40% less than standard album scanning and provides individual 600 dpi JPG images. Albums may be dismantled, and originals are not returned. Remaining photographs and album materials are securely destroyed after a 90-day review period, with eligible materials recycled. Choose standard scanning for originals you want to keep.