Intermixing Different Slide Formats & Media

We can scan mixed collections of different slide formats and media types, but organization matters. Many families have slides taken by different people using different cameras and film formats over the decades. While we can handle intermixed formats, keeping similar formats grouped together helps control costs and turnaround time.

Pro Tip: Get your scans on a flash drive and organize them yourself digitally. It's much easier (and less expensive) to arrange digital files on your computer than having us manually sort and intermix different physical formats during the scanning process.

Why Different Formats Require Extra Time

Each format below requires different scanning equipment, settings, and handling procedures. Switching between formats slows our workflow significantly:

• Different scanners or scanner settings for each format
• Physical handling differences (mounted slides vs. unmounted film vs. paper photos)
• Size adjustments and calibration between format changes
• Batch processing interruptions when formats change

Grouping similar formats together allows us to scan efficiently in batches, keeping your costs down and turnaround time reasonable.

All the Different Formats We Scan

Below are examples of the different slide and photo formats we handle. Each represents a separate "group" that works best when kept together during scanning:

35mm Slides • 110 Slides (2x2" mount) • Half Frame Slides • 828 Slides

110 Slides (small) • Paper Photos • View-Master Reels • 120 Slides

127 Slides • Double Half Frame • Stereo Slides (cardboard) • Stereo Slides (metal)

Glass Slides • Disc Negatives • 126 Slides

Best Practices for Mixed Collections

Option 1 - Keep Formats Grouped: Organize your collection by format before sending. Put all standard 35mm slides together, all 110 slides together, all paper photos together, etc. This allows us to scan efficiently and keeps your costs down.

Option 2 - Scan First, Organize Later: Send your collection organized by format, receive all scans on a flash drive, then use your computer to create whatever folder structure or organization you want. Digital files are infinitely easier to reorganize than physical slides.

Option 3 - Intermixing Service: If you need us to intermix different formats in a specific order for you, contact us first. This requires manual handling and significantly more time, which affects both cost and turnaround time. For most customers, Options 1 or 2 work better.

Questions About Mixed Format Collections?

If you have a collection with multiple formats and you're not sure how to proceed, contact us. We can discuss your specific situation and recommend the most efficient and cost-effective approach for your project.