SLIDE (DIAS) SCANNING

This service is temporarily down right now, but we can totally set you up with this instead on Imacon scanner.

A box of slide film deserves better than a closet shelf. Bring it to the Film Speed Lab for 35mm slide scanning. 

We do dias scanning on our top gear – the Durst Sigma Plus – to deliver the best possible results. 

You can choose from two scan sizes — Flash or Biggie, and two file formats — JPG or TIFF.

• Flash JPG perfect for everyday use
• Flash TIFF ideal if you want to edit it as you like
• Biggie JPG great for digital backups
• Biggie TIFF best for printing big or exhibition use

How to get your dias scanned with us: 

• make an online order and mail us your slides, or just stop by with your box  
• we scan it (super fast, as always)
• check your inbox for the results
• pick up your mounted slides or have them shipped to you

Our turnaround: 3 workdays

This gives us enough time to treat every frame with care, so your scans come out sharp and clean.

Which slides we can and can’t scan 

Can:

Almost everything 

Our setup is flexible, so bring your slides and we’ll see what’s possible.

Mostly can, sometimes can’t: 

Damaged or super old slides 

We do our best to scan them, but if the emulsion is cracked, or the slides are sticky or wet, we won’t be able to scan them to protect our equipment.

* if colors have faded over time, we can’t bring them fully back, but you’ll get a solid high-res scan that’s ready for editing.

Why scanning your slides matters

Positive film is fragile. Even if you store it carefully, tiny scratches will appear over time. And watching it on a projector now and then slowly wears it down too.

Digitizing your slides is the best way to keep them safe from time, damage, or just bad luck. Once scanned, you can easily share or print them, include them in exhibitions, or turn them into meaningful gifts.

Our slide scanning service includes:

• a careful check to see if your slides are damaged, scannable, and what works best for them
• dust removal: manually before scanning + digital ICE during scanning to clean up any remaining dust and scratches
• scanning with top-tier equipment — Durst Sigma Plus or Imacon Flextight 646
• manual adjustments to contrast, color, and exposure
• scans sent straight to your inbox 

Scan links are active for 3 days. If you miss the deadline, just send us your order number and we’ll reupload the files.

Once everything’s done, you can pick up your mounted slides or have them shipped to you.

What resolution options are available for slide scans?

You can choose from two scan sizes — Flash or Biggie, and two file formats — JPG or TIFF.

• Flash JPG perfect for everyday use

• Flash TIFF ideal if you want to edit it as you like

• Biggie JPG great for digital backups

• Biggie TIFF best for printing big or exhibition use

Do you perform color correction and dust/scratch removal?

For JPG scans, we do color correction and dust removal. Slide film can fade or shift colors over time, and it’s often a bit scratched. We clean it up, so your scans look great. 

If you prefer to do your own editing, choose TIFF instead.

Can I request scans with or without slide mounts?

To scan your mounted slides, we have to take them out of the frames. That’s how our setup works, so we can’t scan them with slide mounts. 

How are scanned slides delivered to me?

We’ll send your scanned slides straight to your inbox, so keep an eye out for our email. If it’s your first time, don’t forget to check spam or promotions folders.

You can pick up your mounted slides right after we send you scans, or we can ship them to you. 

Can you scan expired or damaged slides?

We do our best to scan expired or damaged slides. But if the emulsion is cracked or the slides are wet or sticky, we won’t be able to scan them, as it could damage our equipment.