Scanning Prices for Photos, Slides, or Negatives

NOTE: Minimum order charge is $25 (plus tax)

Scanning Prices
Photos Resolution File Size
(4″x6″ photo)		 500 or less 1000 or less 1000 or more Comments
600 dpi 1.5 MB 25¢ 20¢ 15¢ These prices include:

  • Any size of photo, slide or negative
  • Scanning and basic image enhancement
  • Any format. The default format is JPEG. If you want us to store the images in a different format, then please inform Aberscan when placing your order.
  • Creating a data CD/DVD that contains the enhanced images
800 dpi 2 MB 35¢ 30¢ 25¢
1200 dpi 4 MB 50¢ 45¢ 40¢
Slides and Negatives Resolution File Size
(2″x2″ slide)		 500 or less 1000 or less 1000 or more
2400 dpi 3 MB 45¢ 40¢ 35¢
3200 dpi 9 MB 55¢ 50¢ 45¢
4800 dpi 15 MB 70¢ 65¢ 60¢

Most photos and slides benefit from the use of Photoshop(TM) image enhancement and restoration. Prices for minor or major restoration is as follows:

Enhancement Image Type Price Per Image Comments
Minor Photos 10¢ Restoration includes manual re-cropping of edges, minor spot and scratch repair, and color balance adjustment
Slides 15¢ Restoration includes manual repair of minor spots and scratches, dust spot removal, and color balance adjustment
Major Either $55 per hour Major restoration includes manually repairing tears and other major blemishes. Pricing based on the extent of damage incurred.

For either the basic or the enhanced scanning option, there is an extra surcharge if the photos are attached to pages in an album:

Photos Per Page Price Per Page Comments
1 15¢ To prevent damage, Aberscan will not remove photos from an album. We will scan the entire page, then manually crop out the photos
2 30¢
3 45¢
4 or more 60¢

Scanning Prices for Documents

Price Per Page
Document Type File Size
(25 pages)		 500 or less 1000 or less 1000 or more Comments
Black & White 2.5 MB 20¢ 15¢ 10¢ These prices include:

  • Any size of document sheet
  • Storing images in searchable PDF format. If you wish a different format, then please inform Aberscan when ordering
  • Data CD/DVD that will contain the scanned files
Greyscale 15 MB
Color 20 MB 25¢ 20¢ 15¢

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
UPS $15 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 $25 If you live within 20 miles of Alamo, CA, then Aberscan will pick up your originals from your home or office, and then drop them off, along with your scanned images

Aberscan Also Offers the Following Optional Services

In addition to scanning and enhancing your photos, slides, negatives, and documents, Aberscan offers the following services:

Service Price Comments
Photo Tagging 20¢ 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
DVD Slide Show
 $75 Create a photo slide show (with music if desired) on a DVD that that you can then watch on your television or computer
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