Photo, Slide & Negative Scanning in Columbia, SC

Shoeboxes of prints, carousels of slides and envelopes of negatives hold decades of family history, and all of it fades. Carolina Memory Rescue scans photos, 35mm slides and negatives locally in Columbia, SC, and turns them into an organized digital archive you can share with the whole family. What we scan We scan printed photos, 35mm slides and film negatives. Slides and negatives often hold far more detail than the prints made from them, so they are worth scanning even when you already have the photo. Mixed boxes are welcome; we sort and log everything on intake. Why scan your photos now Prints fade and yellow, slides lose color, and negatives can scratch, curl or stick together. Humidity in South Carolina summers speeds all of it up. A high-quality scan stops the clock and gives you a copy that can be printed again, shared online or included in a memorial slideshow. How our scanning service works Drop your photos off in Columbia or schedule a local pickup. Nothing goes in the mail. Every batch is logged and tracked, handled with care, scanned and checked before it comes back to you. You receive high-resolution digital images organized into folders so you can find what you need, along with all of your originals. Cloud backup options are available. Serving Columbia and the Midlands We serve Columbia, Irmo, Lexington, Chapin, Lake Murray, West Columbia and Cayce, with local pickup in other parts of the Carolinas and Georgia. Pricing is per photo, slide or negative, and every project starts with a free quote. Frequently Asked Questions Should I scan my negatives or my prints? If you have both, negatives usually produce the sharper, more detailed image. We can scan either or both. Do you scan slides still in carousels? Yes. Bring them as they are, carousels included, and we will handle the rest. Can you scan photos stuck in albums? Let us know when you request your quote. We will look at the album and tell you the safest option before any work begins. How will my scans be organized? Your images are delivered in labeled folders that follow how your originals were grouped, so they are easy to browse and share. Ready to get started? Request your free quote and schedule a drop-off or local pickup.