large format photo Scanning Services

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Across all analog formats we use artificial intelligence as a support tool, not a substitute for human expertise. AI assists with stabilization, cleanup, and consistency, allowing our specialists to focus on judgment, quality control, and preservation decisions. We don’t apply the same approach to every format, and we don’t automate simply for speed. Slides demand different care than VHS tapes; audio requires different judgment than film. Each project is reviewed by people who understand the material , the era it came from, and the responsibility that comes with preserving it. Every order reflects the same philosophy: thoughtful technology, human oversight, and respect for the original.

Are you looking for professionals to scan your picture frames, oversize photos and documents larger than 8″ x 10″? Then you’ve come to the right place!

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Large format scanning services cover a lot of ground, and we’re always transparent about where EverPresent is the best answer vs. when another specialty provider is the right fit. Generally speaking, clients choose EverPresent for large framed images or documents, oversized photo prints, newspapers, children’s artwork, oversized scrapbooks and photo albums. We offer tremendous quality and pricing to convert oversized images to digital up to 24″ x 36″ for items of all types and fragility.

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Our Mission

“By making the hard work of digitizing and sharing easy for our clients, we will preserve our world’s history before old formats fade and family stories are lost to time. Our ultimate goal is to make your best memories EverPresent in your life.”
– Eric, Jennifer & Winston

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Why Choose Our Large Format Scanning service

TRUST

Over 100 million memories preserved, 30+ years experience, 115+ expert technicians. Alarmed, camera-monitored, US-based, high-tech labs. Human quality control process. Advanced barcode tracking to keep you updated by email and text.

VALUE

The size of our company allows us to provide more for less. We’ve invested in the best image scanning technology so you can benefit from high-resolution DPI, a hybrid of AI enhancements and human quality checks, organized folders and transcribed captions.

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SECURE

You should NOT have to risk your family memories getting lost or damaged in the mail. We run a private logistics network between our clients homes, our 130+ local stores and our high tech labs nationwide. Your images will be binned and barcoded, and we’ll provide you with updates throughout.

RESPECT

No upfront payments and no rushed decisions. We never ask you to do work to make our job easier. Feel free to send your collections in their original envelopes, albums or boxes. We’ll count them for you, provide a no-obligation estimate, and keep everything in order.

Old Photo Restoration & Retouching with Optional AI Enhancements

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Unique to EverPresent, our Image Enhancement (IE) and Advanced Image Retouching (AIR) services are designed to restore clarity, correct aging, and repair damage that traditional scanning alone cannot fix. Our photo team combines professional editing software, AI-assisted photo restoration tools, and human retouching to help preserve your memories.

Color correction and fading repair
Exposure and contrast balancing
Dust and blemish removal
Scratch and crease repair
Mold and water damage restoration
Repairing torn or partially missing sections
White balancing and red-eye correction

Across all analog formats we use artificial intelligence as a support tool, not a substitute for human expertise. AI assists with stabilization, cleanup, and consistency, allowing our specialists to focus on judgment, quality control, and preservation decisions.

We don’t apply the same approach to every format, and we don’t automate simply for speed. Slides demand different care than VHS tapes; audio requires different judgment than film. Each project is reviewed by people who understand the material, the era it came from, and the responsibility that comes with preserving it.

Every order reflects the same philosophy: thoughtful technology, human oversight, and respect for the original.

Pricing

Oversized Scans

For images larger than 8.5″ x 11″

Starting at $5.99

Picture Frames

For images behind glass and plastic

Starting at $19.99

INCLUDED:

600 DPI scanning by hand on professional scanners
Image optimization, cropping, straightening and dust removal
EverPresent mobile/web app with 60 days of private storage, unlimited sharing & downloading

Add USB (+$19.99)
Extend your free 60 days of storage for an entire year (Starting at $25)

Caption transcription
MOST POPULAR UPGRADE: AI Image Enhancement
Custom tagging and metadata organization
DPI Upgrades & .TIFF master files

The difference between a standard and a delicate photo print is based on its condition, not it’s age, and sometimes they require more handling that other services won’t provide. We provide the same quality scans for old, delicate photos; letters & documents, or oversized prints as our standard prints.

Many consumer services rely on high-speed bulk scanners that prioritize volume over quality, often resulting in inconsistent color, lower resolution, and little to no organization. When photos are too brittle for high-speed feeders or too curled for home flatbeds, they require a scanning environment like EverPresent. We provide manual, nearly touchless digitization for your most vulnerable family memories.

We also offer optional AI enhancements to improve exposure, color balance, and clarity for aging or faded images. Beyond scanning, we organize your photos into a structured, searchable digital library with foldering, file naming, and optional captions and metadata so your collection isn’t just digitized, but easy to navigate and share for years to come.

We know that finding the right service for your needs can be tricky. That’s why our team will walk you through the technical options in advance before you commit to anything. It’s free to get your materials to us for an estimate and there’s no upfront payment.

We don’t promote flashy discounts or expiring coupons. We offer volume discounts because it’s fair, and we apply them automatically.

We offer the widest range of options and capabilities to ensure your project gets what it needs, but out of respect for your budget, never more than it needs. In our business, one size rarely fits all (or fits in a box).

A $50 service fee applies to all orders. This service fee provides for safe handling procedures including: intake, item coding, physical & digital storage, quality checks by senior technicians and packaging.

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HOME PICKUPS

Too many boxes to move on your own? Complimentary home and office pickups are offered along the East Coast from Maine to Florida.

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LOCAL STORES

130+ locations available for convenient drop-off. See which store is closest to you. Our drivers personally transport projects to our local lab for digitizing.

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FREE SHIPPING

We accept mail-in orders from across the U.S. We’ll email a pre-paid UPS label or apply a shipping credit if you ship on your own.

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Our App

All digitizing projects include 60 days of free access to the EverPresent app. Download your archive and save a copy to any device or keep storing with us.

Download our app on Android and iOS for access on your smartphone or tablet. Easily cast to any smart devices sharing wi-fi with the app.

Share your whole collection or just one file via email, text, social media and more. All directly from the app.

Keep your photos and videos securely backed up to the cloud for as long as you want with our low monthly backup subscriptions.

Folder and flag your favorite photos and videos. Rename, reorganize and caption. Whatever you want!

Stop Searching. Start Sharing.

Still have more questions about Scanning Large Format Photos to Digital?

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Click “Arrange Service” to select the most convenient option to get us your large format photos.

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Comparing The Five Largest Digitizing Services

An honest comparison to help you choose the best company for your project.

Digitizing Photos, Slides, Negatives and Albums

We scan more photo albums and scrapbooks than any company the USA, with special no-touch scanning methods to assure that your delicate layouts stay intact while we create crisp digital images of either full-page layouts or each individual image.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Formats Handled	✅ Photo Prints: Up to 8″x10″, Oversized Prints: Up to 18″x24″ Polaroids; Letters; Documents; Recipe Cards; Newspapers; Newspaper clippings; Childrens Artwork; Framed Photos; Magazines; Scrapbooks; Photos in Albums	❌ Photo Prints Only: 4″x6″ to 8.5″x11	❌ Photo Prints Only: 4″x6″ to 8″x10″	✅ Photo Prints: Up to 8″x10″, Oversized Prints: Up to 11″x14″ Documents; Photos in Albums	❌ Photo Prints: 2″x2″ to 8″x12″
Submission Requirements	✅ May submit as is, including albums, scrapbooks, carousels, frames, binders a nd more.	❌ DIY group by size. Does not accept images in any type of sleeve, frame, box, or album	❌ DIY group by size. Does not accept images in any type of sleeve, frame, box, or album	❌ Accepts some albums with surcharges per album	❌ All photos must be loose. No albums.
Digitizing Upgrades	✅ Up to 4,000 DPI, two levels of AI and human driven enhancement and restoration upgrades, .tiff archival upgrade	❌ One size fits all	❌ AI enhancement upgrade	✅ Damaged photo restoration options; .TIFF archival upgrade	❌ One size fits all
Organizing Options	✅ Caption transcription, metadata tagging by date, topic, face, etc., PDF with OCR for documents	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available

Shipping & Drop-off Experience

All transport between our stores, your homes and our high-tech labs is handled by our private in-house logistics network that’s 100% devoted to safely transporting your precious photos and videos.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Home Pickup	✅ Yes. Northeast, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, DC, Florida	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available
Local Stores	✅ Yes. Over 130 local stores.	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	✅ Local stores receive projects that are then shipped to Atlanta
Inbound Shipping Included	✅ Included	✅ Included	❌ Surcharge	❌ Surcharge	✅ Included
Flexible Shipping Approach	✅ Free labels to be used on any sized box	❌ Fully prepaid box; size limits	❌ Prepaid ship kit; size limits	✅ Prepaid ship kit or mail yourself	✅ Boxed and shipped for you at retail counter

Shopping & Service Experience

We are the only major national company that makes it 100% free to get us your project, counts everything for you, build an inventory, and provides a free estimate and personal consultation before you pay a dime.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Inventory & Quotes	✅ Formats identified and counted for you	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work
Order Approval & Payment	✅ Free quote provided, pay after approval	❌ Fully pre-pay before sending in your project	❌ Pre-pay for ship kit	✅ Pre-pay for ship kit OR 75% deposit based on DIY counts	❌ Fully pre-pay before sending in your project
Personalized Ordering Experience	✅ Choice of phone consultation or online self-service	❌ Online shopping cart	❌ Online shopping cart	✅ Online shopping cart with option to call first	❌ Online shopping cart
Digital Delivery Options	✅ Download and private cloud app free for 60 days	❌ Downloads not included in listed pricing	✅ Download and private cloud app free for 30 days	❌ Download from a .zip file via email or sign up for third-party hosting	❌ Available for 60 days via Google download

*Information regarding competitors is based on public research and market knowledge available at the time of publication. Product features, and service offerings are subject to change. EverPresent does not guarantee the absolute accuracy of competitor data. Please verify all information directly with the respective service provider.

Frequently Asked Questions about Scanning Large Images

Large photos and other media are often damaged as they’re tough to store. Glass frames are fragile. Newspapers wear out at the creases if they’re folded for too long. We use another technique if your photos, oversized documents and paintings are too big for these large format scanners. First, our expert photo team scans these items in smaller chunks. Then we merge the files together to make a seamless digital copy. This process is called ‘stitching.’

Yes, we prefer to take these out of their frames! Scanners cause glare when they shine light on the glass. Removing the glass makes it easy to get a better digital copy.

Some high-end frames trap photos inside until you cut through the brown paper backing. While we can cut these for you, we never want to harm your memories. We may just clean the glass pane and then scan these items right through it. We don’t have the tools to fix custom frames in-house. But many of our local partners offer this service.

We scan a wide range of photo sizes, from standard prints to large and oversized images. If you’re unsure whether your photos can be digitized, our team can review them and recommend the best approach. We digitize oversized photos and large prints that most standard scanners can’t accommodate. Whether your photos are larger than letter size or unusually shaped, we have the equipment and workflows to capture them.

Oversized documents and large photos cost more to scan than smaller media. They take more time, labor and gear. However, our scanning experts work quickly to keep your project affordable. Our consultants will ensure we stick to your budget while preserving your past.

Scanning large photos at home can be difficult without specialized equipment. Oversized prints often don’t fit standard scanners and require careful handling to avoid damage. Professional large photo scanning ensures the full image is captured at high resolution without cropping, distortion, or quality loss.

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Digitize Photos
Video Transfer Services
Slides to Digital
Album & Scrapbook Scanning
Film to Digital
Audio Conversion

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100,000+

130+

90,000+

115+

5 million

Our Mission

Why Choose Our Large Format Scanning service

TRUST

VALUE

SECURE

RESPECT

Old Photo Restoration & Retouching with Optional AI Enhancements

Pricing

Oversized Scans

Picture Frames

INCLUDED:

A $50 service fee applies to all orders. This service fee provides for safe handling procedures including: intake, item coding, physical & digital storage, quality checks by senior technicians and packaging.

3 easy ways to Work with Us

HOME PICKUPS

LOCAL STORES

FREE SHIPPING

Our App

First 60 Days FREE

Works On All Devices

Easy Sharing & Downloading

Secure Cloud Backup

Organize Photos & Videos

Stop Searching. Start Sharing.

Still have more questions about Scanning Large Format Photos to Digital?

866-363-3351

Comparing The Five Largest Digitizing Services

Frequently Asked Questions about Scanning Large Images

Can you remove large photos from frames before scanning?

Can you scan large frames with paper on the back?

Can you scan oversized photos?

Why is large format photo scanning more expensive?

How do I scan large photos to digital?