I can't tell you how helpful this video was to me. I have photos that are over 100 years old from great grandparents, plus all the years since then. I'm so overwhelmed, that I just want to walk away, but they are very important to me. I have a lot of organizing done, but still have much to do. Thank you for your video!
Thank you for this! It’s so nice to hear someone talk in simple terms, the best way to do this. I’m an IT geek and you’ve confirmed that the way I was planning to do this is actually the best way 😉 👍
Lots of great information packed into in a short and lively video! The scanning process will save so much time and I loved the ideas for cropping photos. The file dating tips are also a huge time saver. I'll keep watching for more great suggestions.
Very organized, thanks. For a long time, I've considered many of your ideas before and now, but I think for quality and time, I'll probably go with a dedicated company to do the scanning for me.
I watched for the photo scanner recommendation and what a bonus the additional instruction of current usable existing applications to edit and store them. So helpful - thankyou!
Thanks for posting. Scanning takes longer than I thought. So I tried snapping pictures with my phone on a stand but, yes, reflection is a problem. Thought about using a photography umbrella to tamper the reflection but it might be back to the scanner.
Thanks for the info. My problem is if I have to stop and come back another day the sequence is screwed up, for some reason it wants to start the numbers over when I just want to add to the album.
Thank you for sharing your smart method! You must be a very clever person. You made it very simple and clear ! I use Mac, but I'm sure I can modify! thanks
What settings on your scanner for the sake of resolution, and also, fixing issues with older photos. Not every scanned photo is pristine. Can you comment on these 2 issues. Great video. Very clearly presented. The date thing is a very big deal to me, so thanks for that.👍
Hi, Richard. I believe I just used the standard setting on the scanner for resolution and wasn't at all a perfectionist on fixing issues with older photos.
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I think it depends on what you intend to do with your photos. If in the future you want to print some of those photos, a good resolution is needed, like 300 dpi. If you just want digital copies to see on the internet, phones, etc, you can scan them using 150 dpi or even lower. The higher the resolution, of course, the bigger the digital file will be.
FYI google photos now only allow upto 15 gb of space in total and free photos will not be available from next year.
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That´s very interesting, I didn´t know I could change the date on the photos using Windows. What about the photo order? I mean, if you change all the dates on a batch of photos, do they upload in the order you scanned them? (of in the order you renamed them?). Thanks for the video.
I don’t know the answer to this! If you figure it out, come back and let us all know. Thanks!
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@@marblejarchannel Hi. I´ve learned that Google Photos lets you change the date in the "edit" feature. You can select many photos and change them in batch. About the order: it uploads in the order you scanned (or photographed) the photos. One more thing: if you decide to use your phone to take digital pictures of the paper photos, it´s better if you turn off the camera geotagging; if it´s ON, Google Photos will put the location where the phone was when taking the pictures. Let me explain... suppose you are taking pictures of photos taken in New York (but you live in Los Angeles). If geotagging is ON, Google Photos will assume the pictures are from "Los Angeles". With geotaggin OFF, you can edit the location in Google Photos. I don´t know if I was clear, sorry.
Hi, Debi -- unfortunately, I don't have any experience with the situation you are asking about, but I'd love to know if you find a way to make it work!
I was looking for a flat bed scanner copier as we need both for personal and medical legal docs. I see some that will take pictures in stacks and such, just not sure if worth the money. I don't mind investing in something functional and reliable with longevity. I will have to take your lead on the different programs and learn, as I am retired I have the time and educated to be able to understand. What is your suggestion to us older boomers on scanners and simplification.
Hi, Lewis. Unfortunately, there is no simple way to do any of this! My suggestion and advice is: don’t be afraid to make mistakes and try to not to get frustrated. Good luck!
I have acquired all of the old photos from my grandma and I got the majority of them to different family members, certain family members asked if I could make some digital and share them so that they don't have photographs piling up. I know how to scan them into the computer but what app, or program would be best to share files with other people?
Sorry! I’m a fast talker, but I have two suggestions. One is that CZcams provides the ability to change the speed of most videos. Just tap on the 3 dots and then Playback Speed. The other suggestion is that I provide transcripts for all of my videos at my website: www.marblejar.net. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
Hiya! Do you have any recommendations on physical albums to keep original photos (of all different sizes) in? I was thinking of getting a scrapbook as I don't mind sticking them in, however, I am not sure which to get! :)
Hi, Anders. I don’t really. Considering how much patience I have for digital projects, it’s amazing how little patience I have for physical photo storage. I don’t have too many hard copy photos now, but in the past I have used this kind of album for standard sized photos (www.amazon.com/Spiral-Photo-Bi-Directional-Pockets-Photos/dp/B00004ZBOJ) and an annual file folder for bigger ones. Good luck!
Hey Laura, I am about to start a similar project. I have read flatbed scanners are the best, but I have literally hundreds of photos and was considering a photo scanner with a feed tray. Did you consider this type of photo scanner?
@@marblejarchannel I understand. I would not mind investing in a costly photo scanner with a feeder, but after this project, I really would not have any use for it. Well, I will keep researching options.
Oh, right! Most of them I actually just threw away. There are some that were already in scrapbooks that I just couldn’t bring myself to pitch, but the rest are entirely digital now.
Hi, Patti. Yes, I have lots of videos about Google Photos and how I use it. Here’s a link to my playlist: czcams.com/play/PL-7Z8pkzpJtOTmBml8jyl3YqiiRO133dw.html.
Anyone know of an automated way to crop the photos and create separate files for each? I can't use the 3 stacked photos as many of the photos are different size and don't fit in my scanner. Right now my only option is manually with Photoshop. Great video BTW
Photoshop will do it. Just open the file with all the photos on it and click on File - Automate - Crop and Straighten Photos. It will find each photo and make a separate image for each one. There are tutorials on CZcams. Just leave a little space between each one so PS knows where the edges are.
I have an older Epson Perfection V200 flatbed scanner. I scan my photos using the "full auto" mode in the Epson software. I can place (4) 4"x6" photos on the scanner glass (9"x12") touching each other and I will get one image with the 4 photos which must then be cropped. However, if I place the photos say 1/2" apart, I end up with separate files for each photo. In my case I can place (3) 4"x6" photos on the scanner and get 3 separate files. With smaller 3"x5" photos I can get 4 photos on the scanner allowing for separation.
I can't tell you how helpful this video was to me. I have photos that are over 100 years old from great grandparents, plus all the years since then. I'm so overwhelmed, that I just want to walk away, but they are very important to me. I have a lot of organizing done, but still have much to do. Thank you for your video!
Thank you for this! It’s so nice to hear someone talk in simple terms, the best way to do this. I’m an IT geek and you’ve confirmed that the way I was planning to do this is actually the best way 😉
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Seriously.. Just fantastic.. changing the dates and being able to do them in bulk was MASSIVE! Thank you thank you...
Lots of great information packed into in a short and lively video! The scanning process will save so much time and I loved the ideas for cropping photos. The file dating tips are also a huge time saver. I'll keep watching for more great suggestions.
Very organized, thanks. For a long time, I've considered many of your ideas before and now, but I think for quality and time, I'll probably go with a dedicated company to do the scanning for me.
This is an excellent tutorial about archiving old photos. Thank you Lara.
I watched for the photo scanner recommendation and what a bonus the additional instruction of current usable existing applications to edit and store them. So helpful - thankyou!
You can actually change the date right in Google Photos, including in batch
Thanks for posting. Scanning takes longer than I thought. So I tried snapping pictures with my phone on a stand but, yes, reflection is a problem. Thought about using a photography umbrella to tamper the reflection but it might be back to the scanner.
Genius! I really loved it!!! Thank you for sharing your expertise.. kudos!
Thanks for the info. My problem is if I have to stop and come back another day the sequence is screwed up, for some reason it wants to start the numbers over when I just want to add to the album.
Love your videos. You always are very detailed in your explanation. You inspire me to get my photos digitized. Thank you
How does one possibly toss out the original photo? I don't know if I could do that without feeling guilty :(
The problem with this method could be the quality of the scanned photos ... :( 300 dpi won't be enough for most of your photos!
Very clear, engaging and quick moving. Thanks!
oh man do I need this...
Very organized and thorough. Thank You !
Thank you for sharing your smart method! You must be a very clever person. You made it very simple and clear ! I use Mac, but I'm sure I can modify! thanks
I didn't know that about Google photo and the date sorting via metadata. Good one! Thanks
What settings on your scanner for the sake of resolution, and also, fixing issues with older photos. Not every scanned photo is pristine. Can you comment on these 2 issues.
Great video. Very clearly presented. The date thing is a very big deal to me, so thanks for that.👍
Hi, Richard. I believe I just used the standard setting on the scanner for resolution and wasn't at all a perfectionist on fixing issues with older photos.
I think it depends on what you intend to do with your photos. If in the future you want to print some of those photos, a good resolution is needed, like 300 dpi. If you just want digital copies to see on the internet, phones, etc, you can scan them using 150 dpi or even lower. The higher the resolution, of course, the bigger the digital file will be.
Thank you so much for a very helpful video.
Excellent video, thanks
Thank you sooo much! You were very helpful!!
FYI google photos now only allow upto 15 gb of space in total and free photos will not be available from next year.
That´s very interesting, I didn´t know I could change the date on the photos using Windows. What about the photo order? I mean, if you change all the dates on a batch of photos, do they upload in the order you scanned them? (of in the order you renamed them?). Thanks for the video.
I don’t know the answer to this! If you figure it out, come back and let us all know. Thanks!
@@marblejarchannel Hi. I´ve learned that Google Photos lets you change the date in the "edit" feature. You can select many photos and change them in batch. About the order: it uploads in the order you scanned (or photographed) the photos. One more thing: if you decide to use your phone to take digital pictures of the paper photos, it´s better if you turn off the camera geotagging; if it´s ON, Google Photos will put the location where the phone was when taking the pictures. Let me explain... suppose you are taking pictures of photos taken in New York (but you live in Los Angeles). If geotagging is ON, Google Photos will assume the pictures are from "Los Angeles". With geotaggin OFF, you can edit the location in Google Photos. I don´t know if I was clear, sorry.
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Do you know if I scan old photos that have "keeper" writing on back, using a duplex scanner if it will print later, that same way?
Hi, Debi -- unfortunately, I don't have any experience with the situation you are asking about, but I'd love to know if you find a way to make it work!
For someone who has never uploaded pictures this is not enough detail to be able to do this.
but what do we do with the old photos??
I threw mine away - except for the wedding photos or anything that was in a nice album!
It's not "walla" but "voila". Thanks for your advice!
I was looking for a flat bed scanner copier as we need both for personal and medical legal docs. I see some that will take pictures in stacks and such, just not sure if worth the money. I don't mind investing in something functional and reliable with longevity. I will have to take your lead on the different programs and learn, as I am retired I have the time and educated to be able to understand. What is your suggestion to us older boomers on scanners and simplification.
Hi, Lewis. Unfortunately, there is no simple way to do any of this! My suggestion and advice is: don’t be afraid to make mistakes and try to not to get frustrated. Good luck!
Are the finally photos good enough to be printed?
I think it depends on your expectations of photo quality. I wouldn’t want to print them for display using this method.
too good
I would love to see all that using a Mac. I love your videos and look forward to more. Thanks!
Sea Journey it should be the same process. The only thing will be with the date changing process.
I have acquired all of the old photos from my grandma and I got the majority of them to different family members, certain family members asked if I could make some digital and share them so that they don't have photographs piling up. I know how to scan them into the computer but what app, or program would be best to share files with other people?
I use Google Photos and have a ton of videos on how I use it. Good luck!
GREAT, organized explnantion. But so fasssst. Had to keep stopping, rewinding and listening. Slow down a bit? Because this is too valuable to skim!
Sorry! I’m a fast talker, but I have two suggestions. One is that CZcams provides the ability to change the speed of most videos. Just tap on the 3 dots and then Playback Speed. The other suggestion is that I provide transcripts for all of my videos at my website: www.marblejar.net. Hope that helps and thanks for the comment!
I have a lot of ektachrome slides. Did you have any and did you find a way to digitize them at home?
My parents have a ton of these, but I didn’t have any. Let me know if you figure out a good method. I have a feeling I’ll be doing theirs next!
@@marblejarchannel you need a scanner with transparency adapter
What model scanner did you use
I used this model: Epson Perfection V39 Color Photo & Document Scanner with Scan-To-Cloud & 4800 Optical Resolution, Black. Thanks!
Hiya! Do you have any recommendations on physical albums to keep original photos (of all different sizes) in? I was thinking of getting a scrapbook as I don't mind sticking them in, however, I am not sure which to get! :)
Hi, Anders. I don’t really. Considering how much patience I have for digital projects, it’s amazing how little patience I have for physical photo storage. I don’t have too many hard copy photos now, but in the past I have used this kind of album for standard sized photos (www.amazon.com/Spiral-Photo-Bi-Directional-Pockets-Photos/dp/B00004ZBOJ) and an annual file folder for bigger ones. Good luck!
Hey Laura, I am about to start a similar project. I have read flatbed scanners are the best, but I have literally hundreds of photos and was considering a photo scanner with a feed tray. Did you consider this type of photo scanner?
Hi, Michael - I think I had ruled out a feeder option mostly because I was being cheap, but I think it would potentially be much faster!
@@marblejarchannel I understand. I would not mind investing in a costly photo scanner with a feeder, but after this project, I really would not have any use for it. Well, I will keep researching options.
Which scanner did you get please? And was it high resolution? Thank you
This was the scanner I got: Epson Perfection V39 Color Photo & Document Scanner. Hope that helps!
Thanks for this, any Idea how it might work on a Mac?
Sorry - I’m totally unfamiliar with Macs!
What did you do with the actual photos after scanning?
I use Google Photos to organize all of my photos. If you are interested, I have lots of videos on Google Photos!
@@marblejarchannel I'm pretty sure they mean the physical photos after they’re scanned. I'm wondering the same as I'm starting this project myself.
Oh, right! Most of them I actually just threw away. There are some that were already in scrapbooks that I just couldn’t bring myself to pitch, but the rest are entirely digital now.
Do you have any tutorials for using Google Photos?
Hi, Patti. Yes, I have lots of videos about Google Photos and how I use it. Here’s a link to my playlist: czcams.com/play/PL-7Z8pkzpJtOTmBml8jyl3YqiiRO133dw.html.
Please not to offend but look up Vocal Fry .
No offense at all! My dad is always telling me I have a tendency to dip into vocal fry. :-)
Hi! This is really good information.
Thanks!
Anyone know of an automated way to crop the photos and create separate files for each? I can't use the 3 stacked photos as many of the photos are different size and don't fit in my scanner. Right now my only option is manually with Photoshop. Great video BTW
Did you ever find an answer to your question? I know its possible but I cant remember the name of the utility.. hopefully you were able to Google it!
Photoshop will do it. Just open the file with all the photos on it and click on File - Automate - Crop and Straighten Photos. It will find each photo and make a separate image for each one. There are tutorials on CZcams. Just leave a little space between each one so PS knows where the edges are.
I have an older Epson Perfection V200 flatbed scanner. I scan my photos using the "full auto" mode in the Epson software. I can place (4) 4"x6" photos on the scanner glass (9"x12") touching each other and I will get one image with the 4 photos which must then be cropped. However, if I place the photos say 1/2" apart, I end up with separate files for each photo. In my case I can place (3) 4"x6" photos on the scanner and get 3 separate files. With smaller 3"x5" photos I can get 4 photos on the scanner allowing for separation.
This was well done...thank you.