Can I digitize my own slides?

If you own a slide projector, you might digitize your slides by taking photographs of the projected images. Use a matte white backdrop and a high-resolution camera, and make sure you stand directly in front of the projection of the slide (but behind the projector) and keep your camera level.

What is the best method to convert slides to digital?

Dedicated Film Scanner From an image quality standpoint, the best method for digitizing your slides is to use a high resolution dedicated film/slide scanner. They can be fairly expensive, so probably not the best option unless you literally have thousands of slides to scan.

Can a flatbed scanner scan slides?

Everyday flatbed scanners don’t work to scan slides and negatives because they need to be backlit — but with just a bit of cardboard, you can redirect some light, and make it happen.

How can I view old 35mm slides?

Use a Slide Viewer Slides viewers are by far the best when it comes to combining a light table and a magnifying glass into one. You can use this particular slide viewer for both 35mm slides and film. The best slide viewers are battery operated, as they will be able to give you a back-lit view of your negative.

Does Walgreens digitize 35 mm slides?

The Walgreen’s scan is cropped down because they can only scan a 35mm slide, which is a rectangle.

What is the best DPI to scan slides?

3000dpi to 4800dpi
Scanning Slides and Negatives We’d recommend a resolution of 3000dpi to 4800dpi. Scanning at a resolution this high will take considerably longer than a scan at say, 2400dpi but will produce a image suitable for much larger re-prints.

Is there a way to view slides without a projector?

Use a Light Table. Light tables are useful for an assortment of tasks. Unlike slide viewers, they do not magnify your slide or negative, so you may want to also grab a loupe or a magnifying glass when looking through your images.