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Based on pricing published on Australian websites 15/01/2010. Cost per 6x4 photo scan at 300dpi.
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Which Resolution Am I?
If resolution has you puzzled, we can help. Here is a handy guide to help you choose the right resolution for scanning your photos.
About Resolution
Resolution describes the amount of detail collected from a photo during the scanning process. It is much the same as the number of megapixels recorded by a digital camera. The higher the number of megapixels (or resolution), the more detail captured in the photo and the bigger the image file will be.
Choosing a resolution that is right for you:
Depending on how you plan to use the digital images, there are two resolutions to choose from: Standard and HIGH. For some applications, standard resolution will be just fine, while for others, you’ll get the best result by choosing HIGH resolution.
Scans produced standard resolution are approximately equivalent to a 2 megapixel digital photo (for a 6x4 original). This resolution is ideal for: reprinting, sending by email, or viewing on your home PC.
Scans produced at HIGH resolution are approximately equivalent to an 8 megapixel digital photo (for a 6x4 original). This resolution is recommended for: enlargements, cropping, and restoration.
The following sample scans provide a guide of the digital image size for each resolution.
Resolutions Guide| Standard | High | |
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| Photos | 300 dpi  |
600 dpi |
| Slides | 2000 dpi |
4000 dpi |
| Negatives | 2000 dpi |
4000 dpi |
| And more… | 300 dpi |
600 dpi |
You’ll find that slides and negatives need to be scanned at a much higher resolution than photos to produce the same size digital image, for the simple reason that slides and negatives are smaller.
Resolution Recommendation
| Your Application | Standard | High |
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| Reprinting (same size) |  |
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| Printing 6 x 4 | |
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| Enlargements | |
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| Full page print | |
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| Cropping | |
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| Recolour | |
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| Restoration | |
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| Share Online | |
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| Small photos < 6 x 4 | |
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| Polaroids | |
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| Slide Shows | |
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| Photo books – small | |
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| Photo books – large | |
| Your Application | Standard | High |
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| Safe keeping | |
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| Newspaper clippings | |
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| Scrapbooks (12 x 12”) | |
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| Album pages | |
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| Letters and cards | |
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| Certificates | |
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| More… | |
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Top 5 FAQ’s
- 1. How should I send my photos?
- After placing your order, pack your photos into a sturdy box and send them to the Remba Scanning Centre, via registered post, courier or drop them into a Remba agent.Learn more
- 2. What file type are the digital images?
- Digital images are provided in JPG (or JPEG) format, the industry standard for digital images and it is the format used by most digital cameras.
- 3. I'm ready! How do I place my order?
- You can place an order online, with an easy ordering system and a selection of secure payment options: Order now
- 4. What software do you use for photo scanning?
- Our trained technicians use Adobe Photoshop software to scan, analyse, crop, rotate and colour enhance your digital images. This includes a range of proprietary tools developed to produce high quality digital images from your photos, slides and negatives.
