SCAN GUIDE
FILM SCANS
LOOK CLOSER

EVERY DETAIL.
ACTUAL PIXELS.

LITE3000 × 2000 ‧ 6MP PLUS4500 x 3000 ‧ 14MPXL5400 × 3600 ‧ 20MP

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FULL IMAGE

Selected scan
Hand picking a blackberry among green leaves, with the film border visible

100% · ACTUAL PIXELS

Selected detail
Hand picking a blackberry among green leaves, with the film border visible
SHARING OR EDITING

CHOOSE YOUR FILE.

The file format affects file size, compatibility, and how you work with your scans.

JPG

A compact file for everyday viewing and sharing.

5–10 MB
Best forSharing and everyday use
CompressionLossy · smaller files

Easy to open and send. Avoid repeatedly saving over the original when editing.

TIFF

A larger file for an editing workflow and keeping a master copy.

45–50 MB
Best forEditing and master files
CompressionUncompressed or lossless

Requires more storage. Export a JPG when you want a smaller copy to share.

THE EDGES MATTER

FULL FRAME.

Compare the normal scan area with a scan that keeps the film border.

NORMAL SCAN

Lake photograph with the normal scan area marked in orange

FULL FRAME SCAN

The same lake photograph with the film border visible
TWO WAYS TO RECEIVE YOUR SCANS

HALF FRAME.

Compare two exposures delivered together with each exposure delivered as its own image.

NORMAL HALF FRAME

Half-frame pair showing a woodland path and a boat

INDIVIDUAL HALF FRAME

SLEEVE.

The same negatives. Two ways to keep them after developing.

CUT NEGATIVES

Cut negative strips stored in protective sleeves

UNCUT ROLL

Developed negatives kept as an uncut roll
MEDIUM FORMAT

120 SCANS.

Different frame formats produce different image shapes and scan dimensions.

FRAME SIZES

Original 120 scan size chart comparing 6 by 6, 6 by 4.5, 6 by 7, 6 by 8 and 6 by 9 formats

FULL SCAN

Medium-format scan of a snow-covered mountain scene and snow groomer