Digitize Me.

SCANNING systems; PHOTOGRAPHS; COMPUTER graphics; DIGITIZATION; PRINTING; PHOTOGRAPHIC negatives

The article reports that if one is ready to say goodbye to volumes of old photos, then one should try a good scanner. Scanners range from jumbo pen-shaped models that scan and translate text to expensive drum scanners designed for printing professionals. To bring a photo collection into the digital age, the best choice for everyday folk is probably a flatbed scanner. You place the item on a glass surface where the machine scans the photo and converts the data into a file. A few things to note: if the collection you're digitizing contains a lot of slides or negatives, make sure you get a scanner with features that allow you to work in those formats.