Tag Archives: digitizing old photos

The quality of slide scans

Posted on Tuesday, 5. December 2023 by hmvh

Photo slides had completely disappeared off my radar until early 2008 when my father brought them over — along with a slide scanner he couldn’t figure out how to operate. I knew that someday I would revisit them with my trusty old Epson Perfection 3490 Photo flatbed scanner. What follows are my thoughts and experiences on the matter. Brace for impact! Continue reading →

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AI Photo Enhancement: Boon or Bust for Old Photos?

Posted on Saturday, 1. April 2023 by hmvh

Digitizing old family photos is a great way to preserve family history and memories for future generations. But let’s face it: old photos can be faded, scratched, and just plain old-looking. That’s where AI-powered photo enhancement software comes in. But is it really the panacea it’s cracked up to be? Continue reading →

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