Bring Your Memories Back to Life with AI
At Scan5, we now offer the latest AI technology to enhance your photos and movies.
Advanced AI software can be used to help restore your photos and movies, transforming faded memories into vibrant, high-resolution keepsakes. Rediscover every detail and preserve your legacy for generations to come with this optional service add-on.
The Only Illinois Company with Lasergraphics™ Technology
We use the same Lasergraphics high-resolution, high-speed motion picture film scanning systems trusted by Hollywood Studios.
As the only company in Illinois using a Lasergraphics scanner, we ensure your films are digitized with unparalleled clarity and precision.
Hollywood-Grade Technology
The same state-of-the-art Lasergraphics scanner used by Hollywood studios for their archival projects is the very tool we use to digitize your films. This ensures you receive studio-level quality for your most cherished memories.
Frame-by-Frame Precision
Our Lasergraphics scanner captures each frame of your film individually, preserving every moment with exact precision. This method ensures that no detail is lost in the digitization process.
High-Resolution Scanning
Capable of scanning at resolutions up to 5K, the Lasergraphics scanner produces stunning, high-quality digital files. Whether it's an 8mm home movie or a 16mm film reel, your memories will be preserved with industry-leading sharpness and color fidelity.
Safe for Fragile Films
Many older films can be brittle and damaged. The Lasergraphics scanner is specifically designed to handle fragile and deteriorating materials, ensuring even delicate films are digitized safely without further degradation.
Superior to Consumer-Grade Scanners
While consumer-grade digitization tools compress and reduce file quality, the Lasergraphics scanner retains every nuance of your film, ensuring each frame is preserved in high-definition for generations to come.
Trusted by Institutions and Families Alike
Scan5 is trusted by universities, museums, and families for our ability to handle large-scale archival projects as well as personal collections. Whether we are preserving family home movies or historical films, we provide the same level of care and expertise, ensuring that every moment is digitized with care and precision.
Our Most Popular Services
Tapes
VHS, Hi8, Mini DV, Betacam, Hi8, U-Matic, Betacam
Films
8mm, Super 8mm, 16mm, Sound Transfer
Photos
Prints, Slides, Negatives, Albums
We’ve helped our customers with:
A Team You Can Trust
With years of experience and countless memories preserved, Scan5's team members are trusted by families, universities, and organizations to help safeguard their history.
Decades of Combined Experience
Our team has been preserving memories for many years.
Trusted by Thousands of Families
We’ve helped thousands of families safeguard their history with care and precision.
Millions of Memories Preserved
Our team has experience digitizing millions of photos, tapes, and films.
Your Privacy, Guaranteed
We understand how personal your memories are, and we treat them with the utmost care. Your photos, tapes, and videos are always secure with us, and we never share them with third parties. Your physical items are kept safe in our climate controlled inventory room at our office building with 24/7 monitoring.
Simple Pricing and Quick Turnaround
Starting Price:
per photo
Bulk Discounts:
for larger collections
Turnaround Time:
with rush services available
Choose Your Method
Drop-off, schedule a pickup, or ship via UPS.
We Handle with Care
Our experts carefully label and digitize your memories using the latest technology.
Regular Updates
We send automatic updates every step of the way so you can always feel connected to your scanning project.
Enjoy Your Digital Files
We will return your original items and you can receive your digital files via cloud download, on a USB drive or on DVDs.
Preserve Your Memories, Your Way
Choose the option that's easiest for you
Drop-Off
Visit us at our Chicago office, by appointment.
Courier Pickup
Our secure local courier can pick up your items and deliver them directly to us the same day, right from your door.
Shipping via UPS
Send us your items with prepaid UPS shipping, and we’ll notify you when they arrive.
No matter which option you choose, your memories are in safe hands.
Have a Large or Archival Project?
From universities and museums to Fortune 500 companies, we handle large collections with precision. Our team specializes in large-scale projects for institutions, ensuring your history is properly preserved.
Choose the Best Way to Preserve Your Memories
Once your physical items are digitized, you have a few options for how to store them. While all methods are secure, cloud hosting offers the ultimate flexibility and peace of mind.
Cloud Hosting
(30 DAYS FREE!)
USB or HDD
FAQs
We offer a wide range of services including VHS Transfer to Digital, Video Cassette Capture, MiniDV, DVCam, U-Matic Tapes & BetaSP, VHSC Tape & PAL Video Tapes, and DVD to Digital transfers. We also handle Hi8, 8mm, and Regular 8mm Video Tapes, HDV tapes & MiniDV Tapes, as well as 8mm Film Transfer, 16mm Film Transfer, and Super 8mm Film Transfer. Additionally, we provide Sound Film Transfer, Silent Film Transfer, and Frame by Frame Film Transfer. For audio formats, we offer 16mm film optical sound, Super 8mm magnetic sound, and MOV and MP4 output. Our photo scanning services include Photo Scanning to Digital, Family photo albums & scrapbooks, 35mm slide scanning & negatives, and Medium & large format scanning. We also handle DAT Tape & Micro Cassette, 35mm Slide Scanning, JPEG output or TIFF output, Stereo slides & 110 format negatives, and Loose photographs scanning. Our audio services include Audio Cassette Tape transfer to digital, Analog to digital conversion, Audio Reel to Reel Tape, Mp3, WAV, Mini Disc transfer to digital format, 1/4 inch reel to reel tape transfer, and Audio CD, DVD backup duplication.
You can choose from three convenient options:
- Drop-Off: Visit our Chicago office to personally drop off your items.
- Pickup: Schedule with our local courier to collect your items from your home or workplace and bring them directly to us.
- Ship: Use our prepaid UPS label or QR code.
Your files are never shared with third parties, and we offer multiple storage solutions to keep them safe, including encrypted cloud hosting.
Yes, we specialize in large-scale scanning projects for schools, museums, companies and more. Whether it's hundreds of films, thousands of video tapes, or a large collection of photos, we offer custom solutions to meet institutional needs.
All of your original items are returned to you, in the same condition when we received them.
Yes, we offer custom editing services for both video and audio recordings, including trimming footage, organizing files, and other adjustments tailored to your preferences.
We recommend keeping at least two backups, with one stored offsite for added security. Our cloud storage option is ideal for this, offering secure, accessible backups without the need for physical devices. You can also opt for a USB drive or external hard drive for local storage.
Our professional-grade equipment and software far surpasses consumer-level scanners or conversion tools. We offer high-resolution scans on professional, archival level equipment for photos and films, high-fidelity audio for tapes, and lossless video quality for video tape transfers. Consumer-grade scanners often sacrifice quality, while our advanced technology captures every detail with precision.
Our cloud storage is protected by industry-standard encryption to ensure your files remain private and secure. You'll have access to your files anytime, anywhere, with the option to extend the initial 30-day free storage.
Yes, we offer bulk discounts for large collections. Contact us for a custom quote based on the size and scope of your project.
Yes, we offer ongoing support when your project is complete, including advice for organizing your digital files, creating additional USB copies, and answering questions related to our cloud storage option.
Ready to Get Started?
Don’t wait until your memories fade with time. Contact us today for a free consultation or schedule your service.
