Archive photos online

Introduction

Benefits of archiving photos online

If you've ever thought about archiving your digital photos online, consider the benefits of using a site like Snapfish:

Share photos easily: Online photo storage makes it simple to share your pictures because you don't have to worry about emailing large image files.

Get unlimited storage for free: Store hundreds of photos in your online photo albums for no charge.

It's private: Only the people you invite are allowed to view your photos.

Edit and enhance your images: Remove red-eye, adjust lighting, and crop your photos, all without having to download extra photo-editing software.

Order prints and photo gifts: If you don't have time to print photos at home, Snapfish offers a simple solution: Select photos from your online album to create high-quality prints or unique photos gifts like personalized photo mugs, calendars, and photo books.

Find out who online photo storage is best for

Online photo storage is best for people who:

• Are more likely to order prints than print photos at home.
• Would like to share their photos with friends and family via the Internet.
• Want to access their photos from anywhere with an Internet connection.
• Plan to use their account frequently. (Some sites require you to log in or occasionally purchase prints to keep your account active.)

Three easy ways to upload your photos

Snapfish offers several options for uploading your photos:

1. Express Upload
   With the Express Upload option, you can watch a slideshow, edit photos, or order prints while you wait for your photos to upload.
   
2. PictureMover
   PictureMover is free, downloadable software that allows you to transfer photos directly from your camera or memory card to Snapfish.
   
3. Let Snapfish upload your photos
   If the thought of uploading all your photos seems overwhelming, consider sending your camera's memory card directly to Snapfish. They will upload your images to an online album, and you can view and order prints anytime you choose.

To get started, visit the digital photo upload service page, print out the order form, and mail it to Snapfish along with your memory card. Your card will be mailed back to you once your photos are uploaded.

Backing up your online photo archives

Technology has made storing photos online as safe and secure as ever, but as with any photo archiving method, it's important to save your photos in more than one location.

• If you have a large image library or want to back up other data (such as documents and music files), it may be worthwhile to archive on an external hard drive. Try a personal media drive, such as the HP 500GB Personal Media Drive.
• Because of their portability and relatively low cost, CD and DVD media is a popular choice for backing up photo albums. Find tips to archive photos to CD and DVD media.
• If you've already uploaded your photos to Snapfish, let them create a backup disc for you. To order, click on the photo album you'd like saved to disc, and select Photo CD from the Things you can do menu.

Learn more

• Find more tips for archiving digital photos and discover the different ways you can preserve your images.
• Once you've ordered prints of your digital pictures from Snapish, explore the various options for archiving your photo prints.
• Get tips to archive your photos to DVD for photo preservation or to share with friends and family.