Today, it’s likely photo scanning services are accounting an ever increasing portion of the total number of photos converted to digital each year. And it stands to reason, the benefits of engaging a photo scanning service often include saving time, money and getting superior quality results (see here). But once the decision to use a slide scanning service is made, what’s the best way to choose the service thats best for you?

Top 5 Things to Learn about Slide Scanning Services

1)   Trust – Has the service earned the trust of customers and business partners over a reasonable period of time? What is the company’s reputation in the marketplace?

2)  Safety – What processes and procedures are employed to ensure the safety and protection of your media, both in transit and during processing. How do customers track progress of their orders while in custody of the photo scanning service?

3)  Quality – Has the company invested in the right equipment and imaging technologies such as advanced film scanners and imaging infrastructure? Do they employ knowledgeable and skilled managers and technicians? Do they provide sample scans for evaluation using customer originals? Is there a service guarantee?

4)  Speed – Does the slide scanning service have a reputation for delivering in a timely manner and meeting delivery commitments?

5)  Price – Does the total final cost of using the service compare favorably to other photo scanning services? Is pricing affordable and easy to understand? Is shipping included (provided at cost or marked up)? Are there quantity discounts?