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Best flatbed scanned for archiving (self.datahoarder)

submitted 1 year ago by iempqob4 to c/[email protected]

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I recall seeing some discussion about this over on original DataHoarder. I'm looking to begin the process of archiving a daily large number of 8x10 prints of family photos.

Anyone have recommendations on scanners / tools to make this process go smoother?

I don't really want to send these photos to a company, as they're just too sentimental to risk loosing.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Seconded. Xsane on Linux, or NAPS2 on Windows; unsure for Mac.

And yes, splurge for a used (or new) Epson Perfection, even a 600 is fine.

I recommend 1200DPI 8-bit to TIFF but that's me. 600DPI is probably fine for photos like that and will speed things up a bit.