Scanning Prices for Photos, Slides, or Negatives
| Photos | Resolution | Scanning Prices | Comments | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 or less | 500 or more | 1000 or more | |||
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600 dpi | 35¢ | 30¢ | 25¢ | These prices include:
Extra charges apply to photos smaller than 2″x2″ or large format negatives. See the “Additional Charges” section for details |
| 800 dpi | 40¢ | 35¢ | 30¢ | ||
| 1200 dpi | 55¢ | 50¢ | 45¢ | ||
| Slides | Resolution | 500 or less | 500 or more | 1000 or more | |
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4000 dpi | 65¢ | 60¢ | 55¢ | |
| Negatives | Resolution | 500 or less | 500 or more | 1000 or more | |
| 4000 dpi | 90¢ | 85¢ | 80¢ | ||
Additional charges are listed below
| Category | Price Per Image | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 8G USB (Thumb) Drive | $5 | Copy all images on to a USB drive. This is the default option since many laptops these days no longer contain DVD drives |
| DVD | $10 | Copy all images on to a DVD |
| Manual enhancements | 20¢ | All scanned images go through basic color and contrast enhancement in Photoshop. There is a charge for additional manual enhancement |
| Albums | 20¢ | If the photo is easily taken out of album, the charge is to remove and re-insert photo from album. If the photo can’t be removed, the charge is to scan the photo ‘in-place’ |
| Photos smaller than 2″ x 2″ | 20¢ | Charge is to scan each photo individually on a flat bed scanner. Resolution is 600dpi |
| Large format negatives | 20¢ | Charge is to scan each negative individually on a flat bed scanner. Resolution is 2400dpi |
Slideshow Pricing
Pricing for slideshows is split out as follows. NOTE that these prices do not include the cost of scanning and enhancing the photos to be used with the slide show
| Category | Price | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Slideshow Movie (up to 150 images) | $145 | Deliverable is a USB thumb drive with slideshow stored as a Quicktime Movie (1080 x 768) that will play on a computer. USB drive also contains the scanned and enhanced images, as well as any music purchased to go with the slideshow. |
| Additional images | 90¢/image | Cost to manually adjust each image to make best use of Ken-burns effect |
| Music | Varies | Download charge (Typically between 99¢ and $1.29 per song) |
| Video DVD | $25 | Charge is to create a customized menu screen and then create an additional DVD that will play on a computer or on a DVD player |
Aberscan Also Offers the Following Optional Services
In addition to scanning, Aberscan offers the following services:
| Service | Price | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Photo Tagging | 30¢ per image | Tag your digital images to capture information such as name of people in the photo, location, year, event, etc. Tagging information is stored with your image, making them compatible with most photo search tools |
| Photo Restoration |
$55/hr | Restore damaged photos |
| Document scanning |
25¢ per page | Scan your documents alongside your photos. Scans done at 200dpi. Deliverables are searchable PDFs |
| Video Transfer | $39.95 (1hr) $44.95 (2hr) | Transfer your old video VHS/Beta tapes to a DVD |
| Audio Transfer | $29.95 (1hr) $34.95 (2hr) | Transfer your old cassette tapes to CD |
| Film Transfer | $40 for 1st 50 ft. $0.20/ft thereafter | Transfer your old film to DVD. 8mm/Super8/16mm. If the film is over 2 hrs long, then $29.99 per additional DVD |
Delivery Prices
Choose the delivery option that best meets your need. We will return both your originals and the media containing your digital images in the same package
| Method | Price | Comments | |
|---|---|---|---|
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UPS | At cost (typically $8) | Aberscan will ship all original items and your scanned images via UPS. We use UPS to ensure your originals are safely returned to you |
| Hand Delivery | $20 each way | If you live within 20 miles of Alamo, CA, then Aberscan will pick up your originals from your home or office, and/or drop them off, along with your scanned images |
