How to Digitized Old Photos?

The three most common methods of print photo digitization are scanning photos on a smartphone, scanning photos on a scanner, or sending photos to get digitized by a digitization service.

Is it better to scan or photograph old photos?

Scanning is simpler, faster and generally better than copying photos with a camera. The only exception is when there is a surface texture (e.g., silk surface) on the photo which requires offset lighting to overcome.

How can I digitize my photos?

Use your smartphone

The easiest and quickest method to digitize your photos is to use your smartphone's built-in camera. Snap away, then upload images from your camera roll directly to your computer or into a cloud storage service that's compatible with your operating system — whether that's Android or iOS.