How do I Catalogue old photos?

Sort chronologically Start by sorting the photos chronologically. Any other sorting option is just too confusing and crazy-making. Think big picture by dividing first into two piles according to century. Next sort each pile by decade—even if that requires a wild guess—and so on until you have them in general order.

Where can I get old photos digitized?

Companies like the aptly named ScanMyPhotos.com will send a box to your home — large enough to pack up 1,800 photos, says the company — with prices starting at $145 (cost is determined by DPI requirements). Turnaround time is two to three weeks. They also offer hand-scanning of 35mm slides and film negatives.

What is the best way to organize old pictures?

Remove the photos from the albums (experts recommend using dental floss), keeping them in the order in which they were arranged. If the backs aren’t too sticky, you’ll stack them in chronological order and label the stacks by event and/or month and year.

How do I consolidate old photos?

How to organize old photos

  1. Clarify the “why” of why you’re doing this.
  2. Start with physical photos first, apply what you learn to your digital library.
  3. Get all of the photos in one place.
  4. Sort chronologically, by person, or by theme.
  5. Finally, sort into 3 subcategories, and put the winners into your album.

What can I do with 100s of family photos?

Scan a few of your old favorites and send them to family members. Frame your favorite prints and create a gallery wall in your home, or place a few in frames around your house. Once you’ve scanned your photos, purchase modern photo albums to scrapbook your favorite family memories.

How do I store old family photos?

Store old photos in a controlled environment

  1. Store old photographs at constant temperatures below 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Keep the humidity levels in photo storage areas between 15% and 65%.
  3. Avoid storing old photographs in attics, basements, or garages where temperature and humidity tend to fluctuate.

Should I throw out old photos?

Generally, it’s not advisable to throw away negatives because you can use them to bring your photo back to life if the picture gets lost or damaged. But if you have no other use for the film, you can try sending them to a local company for recycling.

Is it OK to store photos in plastic bags?

Plastic bags and large envelopes are other photo storage disasters to clear to steer of. Sticky notes may be an easy way to label photos, but leaving them stuck to photos for an extended period of time can cause damage.

How do I digitize large amounts of photos?

The ideal machine for bulk scanning is one with a top load feeder that allows you to stack photographs and batch process them quickly. Make sure you’re using a bulk photo scanner dedicated to handling photographs to prevent memories from getting destroyed during the process.