![]() It can be inconvenient to use a scanner, whether you have one at home or you hire a digitization service. The second option, using a photo scanner to upload your photos to a computer, seems like a dated solution to the digitization problem at first. Besides, what would dear old dad think of that kind of hack job? Taking pictures of print photos on a smartphone creates mediocre digitized images that look unprofessional and sloppy, and if your priority is the preservation of the quality of the original image, you’ll be disappointed with a smartphone camera shot. When digitizing family photos, the last thing you want is for the digitized version to be distorted and in worse shape than the original print. And getting just the right angle without any surfaces, let alone any fingers or feet in the picture is far easier said than done. Chances are you don’t really want your dinner table or kitchen counter in the shot when you’re trying to post your print photos to social media. Oftentimes, the surface on which the print photos are placed will also be visible in the smartphone picture. Inconsistencies on the photo itself, such as scratches, dents, dirt, etc., will be picked up by the smartphone camera. A shadow of your smartphone may also appear in the photo, further making the image unclear. Smartphone cameras will pick up glares from any natural or artificial light in the room, obscuring the image in the print photo. Yet despite the convenience and affordability, a picture taken on your phone camera of a print photo will inevitably come out looking very different from the original. It’s DIY, cheap and convenient, which is something everyone can appreciate. On the offset, this method seems like the no-brainer choice. There are pros and cons to both of these methods, but which produces the best quality digital photo in an easy-to-use way?įirst, let’s take a closer look at using your Android or iPhone to digitize print photos. The two most common ways people will do this is by taking a picture of the photos on their smartphone or by scanning the photos at home or using a service. So what do you do if all you have is a photo album of prints? Somehow, those photos have to get digitized, right? Well, we’re here to help give you some insight into the best way to digitize old photos. Father’s Day is coming up, and it’s a common social media practice to post a super cute, vintage picture of you and your Dad or father figure together on Instagram.
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