Convert 35mm
slides to digital using a scanner connected to a computer.
Select flatbed photo scanners come with 35mm negative film and slide attachments to facilitate the conversion from a negative to a digital photograph on a connected computer. This allows a user to convert, store, and preserve older slides and negatives in a digital format for easier sharing management. Once 35mm slides are digitized, a user can edit, color-correct, and restore them.
Instructions
1. Open the scanner's lid and remove the cover on the top lid to access the 35mm slide adapter. Depending on the scanner, the adapter might be removable or built-in.
2. Clean the glass on the scanner bed and arrange the slides on the bed, using the one of the supplied slide templates. Cover any empty or unused slots to prevent light from leaking in.
3. Close the scanner and press the "Scan Film" button on the outside of your scanner. If the scanner does not have any external buttons, start the supplied software that came with the scanner and use the on-screen controls to begin scanning the slides.
4. Select the appropriate options or presets for scanning slides. Also select the "Save to file" option and select the output format in which you want to save the files.
5. Select the location on the computer where you wish to save your new pictures, and click "Scan" or "Save" to convert your slides to photos.
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