Photo Scanning
Digitize your piles of photos and preserve them for the future
Don’t trust your memories to a box in the mail.
When you send your photos away, you risk loss, damage, long wait times—and no idea who’s actually handling your most important moments. Why take that chance?
Bring them to people you can trust—right here, in person.
Fast. Local. Secure. Done right.
Just gather your photos and bring them in. No counting, no complicated prep—we’ll take care of everything. Your images never leave our hands, and your originals are always safe.
Our expert team scans your photos in high resolution, preserving every detail so you can print them larger, share them आसानी, and enjoy them for years to come.
Our most popular package:
Up to 400 photos scanned for just
$129.99 (8x10 and under non-mounted)*
Smaller batches (30–100 photos) for
$99.00
If you desire...place grouped photos in bags/boxes and we will keep them grouped!
*Mounted images will be quoted at the store...each has to be hand scanned.
Have more? Bring them—we’ll handle it.
You’ll receive your images on a USB, or via secure digital delivery—ready to share with family the same day you pick them up. Copies are available too.
We even scan negatives, so no memory gets left behind.
Why customers choose us instead of sending them online:
- Your photos stay local—never shipped, never lost
- Real experts you can talk to face-to-face
- Faster turnaround—no waiting weeks
- Safe handling with zero risk to originals
- Quality you can see before you leave
Your memories are too important to ship away.
Bring them in today—and trust them with someone who treats them like their own.
Photo Scanning Services in St. Louis
The Photo Pros helps families throughout St. Louis preserve their photographs through professional scanning and digitization services. Whether you have a small collection of family snapshots or thousands of photographs spanning generations, we can help convert your memories into digital files that are easy to share and protect.
We serve customers from Chesterfield, Ballwin, Kirkwood, Webster Groves, Clayton, Creve Coeur, St. Charles, O'Fallon, Maryland Heights, Florissant, and surrounding Missouri and Illinois communities.
Unlike mail-in scanning services, your photographs stay local and never leave the St. Louis area.
Photo Scanning Frequently Asked Questions
What is photo scanning?
Photo scanning is the process of converting printed photographs into digital files that can be stored, shared, backed up, and printed again in the future.
Why should I scan old photographs?
Old photographs can fade, tear, discolor, or become damaged over time. Scanning creates a digital backup that helps preserve your memories for future generations.
How much does photo scanning cost?
Photo scanning costs vary based on the number of photos, photo sizes, and scanning resolution required.
Can I scan hundreds of photos at once?
Yes. Bulk photo scanning is one of the most popular services for families who want to digitize large collections quickly and efficiently.
What resolution are photos scanned at?
We use high-resolution scanning to capture detail, color, and image quality for long-term preservation.
Can old family photos be digitized?
Yes. We can digitize family photographs, albums, loose prints, and many other photo collections.
Can damaged photos be scanned?
Yes. Even damaged or faded photographs can often be scanned and preserved digitally.
Can photo albums be scanned?
Yes. Many photo albums can be digitized while keeping images organized.
Can you scan oversized photographs?
Yes. Large photographs may require specialized scanning techniques depending on their size.
What file format will my scanned photos be saved in?
Photos can be provided in common digital formats suitable for sharing, archiving, and printing.
Can scanned photos be shared with family members?
Absolutely. Digital files make it easy to share family memories with relatives anywhere in the world.
Can scanned photos be printed again?
Yes. High-quality scans can be used to create new prints, enlargements, canvas prints, and photo gifts.
How long does photo scanning take?
Turnaround times vary depending on the size of the project and the number of images being scanned.
Will my original photos be returned?
Yes. Your original photographs remain yours and are returned after the scanning process is complete.
Is photo scanning better than taking pictures with my phone?
Professional photo scanning typically produces higher quality, more consistent results than photographing pictures with a smartphone.
Can you scan black and white photographs?
Yes. We scan both black and white and color photographs.
Can you scan old photographs from the 1940s, 1950s, or earlier?
Yes. We regularly digitize vintage and historical family photographs.
Can scanned photos be organized by family member or event?
Yes. Collections can often be grouped and organized to make finding images easier later.
What is the best way to preserve old family photos?
The best solution is often a combination of proper storage and high-quality digital scanning.
Where can I scan old photos in St. Louis?
The Photo Pros provides professional photo scanning services in St. Louis, helping families preserve their memories safely and locally.
Why Digitize Your Photo Collection?
Most family photographs exist in only one place. If they are damaged by water, fire, mold, sunlight, or simple aging, those memories may be lost forever.
Digitizing your photos helps:
- Protect irreplaceable family memories
- Create backup copies
- Share images with family members
- Organize decades of photographs
- Create slideshows and family history projects
- Preserve genealogy records
- Reprint damaged or faded photographs
- Reduce clutter from large photo collections
Once digitized, your photographs can be viewed on computers, tablets, phones, and televisions while keeping the original images safely stored.
How do I digitize thousands of family photos? We provide large quantity discounts
What is the best way to scan old photographs? Using the state of the are equipment like at the Photo Pros
Is photo scanning worth it? Yes
How long do printed photos last? Generally in a box for a long time...exposed to light...less than 50 years
Can old photo albums be digitized? Yes
Can loose photographs be scanned? Yes we call the a shoebox scanb
Can you scan Polaroid pictures? yes
Can you scan wallet-sized photos? yes
Can you scan panoramic photographs? yes
Can photo scanning improve image quality? sure
Can faded photos be enhanced after scanning? yes we do this all the time
What happens if my photos are out of order? no problem
Can you organize photos while scanning? sure, just place each group in an envelope
What is bulk photo scanning? 400 or more
How many photos can be scanned at one time? any quantity
Should I scan photos before they fade? yes
Can photo scanning help with genealogy research? yes
How do I preserve family history photographs? let us scan all of your images and put them on a usb drive
How do I share old family photos with relatives? usb drives or email
Can digital photos be stored in the cloud? sure