Album Digitization

At LightSource, our expert technicians bring extended life to your photos and memorabilia.

Serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 2009,
LightSource offers digitization of photo albums,
loose photos, and memorabilia for:

Estate Holders

Gain a sense of satisfaction knowing your most treasured memories will preserve your legacy.
Histories & Collections

Digitize art and ephemera collections and narrate corporate photo histories.
Families & Individuals

Make your memories easily shareable with those you love. Let us help you tell your story.

Photo and Memorabilia Digitization Services

We specialize in digitizing large volume photo collections and memorabilia. We capture each image or set of images with precision high resolution equipment. We digitize:

Photo albums (minimum of 3, up to 100 or more)
Loose photos (minimum of 250 photos, up to 1000’s)
Framed photos
Memorabilia, including certificates and awards
Diaries and letters

As part of a larger project, we can also digitize:

Slides and film
Movie film reels
Video and audio tapes

No project is too large for us. We can easily digitize scores of albums and 1000s of loose photos in addition to your other memorabilia.

Your Memories Delivered in an Easy-to- Use Format

LightSource delivers your project in a simple, ready-to-share format. Depending on your specifications, you’ll receive:

All files on portable SSD hard drives.
Full resolution TIFF files suitable for print, and JPG files for sharing online.

Ask about our iPad service.

As a high value option you can have all your files uploaded to a dedicated iPad that we provide with all of your images loaded and ready to enjoy. Easy and convenient!

Why Choose Lightsource?

From corporate historical images to family photos and albums spanning generations, LightSource handles every project with exceptional service and attention to privacy. Rest assured that we will treat your treasured memories with care.

We offer:

Local, Customized Service from our expert technicians.
Personalized Consulting to evaluate your project and goals.
Private and Respectful Handling of your photos & materials.
Custom Image Adjustment for photo collections, including enhancement of old and damaged photos.
High Resolution Capture (650MB) for faithful preservation & reproduction of your photos.

Image Format Flexibility – TIFF Files for reproduction prints and JPGs for sharing online.
We offer a dedicated iPad service uploaded with your images ready to enjoy.
Option to Make Fine Art Archival inkjet prints up to 30X40” from image files.
Pickup and Delivery for large collections of photo archives within the Bay Area.

Curious to know more? Check out a profile of our service by Marin Magazine:

Preserving Your Digital Legacy with Lightsource

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“Every page is a treasure. The team at Lightsource will respectfully bring them to life.” Sara Terrien Album Digitization Client

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum project size?
Yes. Specific minimums vary depending on the size of the overall project, but in
general they are:
- 250 loose photos or
- 3 photo albums
- 100 slides or negatives
- If you’re not sure about your project size, feel free to contact us
Is there a maximum project size?

No project is too big. We work with large estates and corporate archives as well as individuals with family photo histories.
How much do your services cost?

Due to set up time, minimums and the high quality of our work, digitizing projects typically start at $1,000 or more.
How long does it take to complete a project?

Some projects can be completed in a couple of weeks, while other large, historical projects may take much longer. We will provide a timeline after our project consultation.
Do you serve customers outside of the Bay Area?

Photos and memorabilia are delicate items. For that reason, we primarily serve the greater San Francisco Bay area. We encourage direct dropoff of materials to our location. For large local projects we can arrange pickup and delivery
My photo albums have several pictures on each page. How will they appear in my digitized files?

All photos on an album page are included in one image file, and the images can be separated out into individual files for an additional fee.
Do you digitize movies and videos?

We generally offer these services as part of a larger project.
Why would I want my files on an iPad?

We are glad you asked! Loading all images on an iPad makes it easy and convenient for anyone to view and enlarge images with the swipe of a finger.
Can you do my project in stages?

Absolutely! We know that preserving generations of photos and memorabilia can be a daunting task. Let our professional consultants guide you. We can help you preview your project and set goals that meet your needs.
Do you work with individuals or just businesses?

All of the above! Our clients include individuals and estate holders as well as museums and corporate archivists.

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LightSource Captures Your Most Treasured Photos and Albums

Estate Holders

Histories & Collections

Families & Individuals

Photo and Memorabilia Digitization Services

Your Memories Delivered in an Easy-to- Use Format

Why Choose Lightsource?

Schedule a project consultation