Frequently Asked Questions

Heritage Scanning helps families preserve their photographic memories by converting printed photographs into high-quality digital images. Our goal is simple: protect the photographs you treasure while making them easier to organize, share, and enjoy.

There are several reasons: Printed photographs can fade, discolor, become damaged, or simply get lost over time. Digitizing creates a lasting digital copy that can be backed up, shared with family members, and enjoyed without repeatedly handling the originals. Leave a legacy – through working with us, we can help you tell your story for future generations to enjoy!

We understand that we're not simply handling pieces of paper—we're handling your family's history. Some of the photographs entrusted to us may be the only copies in existence. That's why Heritage Scanning treats every photograph with care, respect, and attention from the moment we touch it until the project is complete. Scanning your project in your own home helps us treat your memories with care. Your Photos Are Irreplaceable. We Treat Them That Way.

There are several advantages to choosing our service: 1) We scan your photos in archival quality (600dpi) so that your photos are at their best! 2) We come to your home to complete your scanning project so you never have to trust shipping services with your memories. 3) Our customers pay far less per scan because we charge for our time, not by the number of images scanned. This creates a great value for our customers in the Washington, DC region.