DEMO: Scan 35mm slides and negatives

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Why it’s useful
Voice over: Transforming old slides and negatives into photographs and digital project is an easy way to preserve your cherished memories. Once you have scans of your slides and negatives your creative options are endless. Showcase your scans with a variety of unique printable projects.

Discover just how easy it is to scan your slides and negatives from the past, so you can transform them into photos you can cherish today.

Scanning your collection of old slides or photo negatives rescues them from disintegration – and saves you from a closet full of disorganized keepsakes.

Once you have a scan of your slides or negatives, you can better archive your memories digitally by creating backups on discs or by creating digital slide shows. You can also print new photos to use in albums, frames or other projects.

What it is

Voice over: You’ll need an HP photo scanner or All-in-One printer with a transparent materials adapter. Many HP scanners and All-in-Ones feature built in slide and negatives scanning capabilities. To find out more, visit HP scanner and All-in-One Buying Guides.

In order to scan negatives and slides, you’ll need an HP Photo Scanner or All-in-One printer with a transparent materials adapter (TMA), which allows enough detail to be highlighted within the scans.

To find HP products that come with a transparent materials adapter, check out our buying guides or take a look at the available products below. How to use it Voice over: Insert your negatives or slides into the holder. Arrange the holder print side down in the right front corner of the glass. Press Scan Menu and select an option.

Scanning your slides or negatives is easy once you have the right equipment. Simply insert your negatives or slides into the holder.

Arrange the holder print side down in the right front corner of the glass.

Access the Scan Menu on the control panel – the scan will be sent to the destination you select. That’s it!

Scanning tips
Keep in mind a few simple tips when using your HP scanner or All-in-One to scan slides or negatives.

Scan at the right resolution –
300ppi is a good resolution to consider if you want to get a high quality print with your scanned files.

Edit your scanned images –
With HP products, software is pre-loaded, so you can easily restore faded color, adjust color or brightness.

Back up your files –
Your file sizes will add up quickly, so use your CDs, DVDs or external hard drive for saving.