35mm Negative Scanning – High-Resolution Film to Digital
35mm Negative Scanning & Transfer Service
Preserve your precious memories with our professional 35mm Negative to Digital transfer service — the perfect way to bring your old film back to life.
At Mr Scan, we use high-resolution professional 35mm negative scanners in our Farnham studio to produce crystal-clear digital images from your original film. Every scan is completed in-house by our expert team, ensuring the highest image quality and colour accuracy possible.
We handle all types of 35mm film, including:
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Colour Negatives
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Black & White (Monochrome) Negatives
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Positive / Slide Film
Whether you have full rolls or short strips of just a single frame, we can scan them all with care and precision.
💡 Please note: Our prices are per image, not per strip. When requesting a quotation, simply count the total number of images you’d like scanned.
Bring your old 35mm negatives back to life — digitised, restored, and ready to share forever.
(single frames and alternative sizes also available below)
Scanning
Scanning
Quantity discount
(Per JPG Image)
1 – 49 26p
50-499 25p
500-2000 23p
2001-10000 22p
10001+ 20p
Quantity discount
(Per TIFF Image)
1 – 49 45p
50-499 43p
500-2000 40p
2001-10000 39p
10001+ 37p
Any tax or shipping costs are show on our checkout page
Alternative 35mm Scan
Any image on a 35mm film which is not of standard
size, including:
Single Cut, Double Frame, Panoramic 35mm (Sprocket Rocket Camera), Half Frame Negatives
If you are unsure about your
film please send us a photo and we will let you know what it is.
35mm Negative Scanning & Film to Digital Conversion in Stunning HD
Preserve your treasured memories with our professional 35mm negative scanning service. We convert your old analogue photos, film strips and negatives to high-definition digital images, giving your memories a new life in crystal-clear detail.
Simply send us your 35mm films or negative strips, and we’ll carefully scan and return them in HD digital format. You can choose to receive your files on a USB stick, CD/DVD, or via secure online download — quick, easy and convenient.
Our standard 35mm film scanning process captures every frame at the optimal resolution for its film type, ensuring exceptional sharpness, colour balance and tone — perfect for printing, sharing or long-term digital archiving.
If you have special requirements or need enhanced resolution for professional use, just let us know before ordering and we’ll tailor the process to your needs.
Every image is carefully reviewed, corrected and enhanced in-house using our LoupeDesk Photoshop Suite, ensuring the best possible results from your original film.
Important: We can only scan processed film and negatives – Do not send in unprocessed film
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Can’t decide JPG or TIFF ?
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Average Scanning area
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(Varies depends on Slide manufacture, size and cropping)
4400 x 2940ppi |
4400 x 2940ppi |
Resolution |
4000 dpi |
4000 dpi |
Bit Depth |
24 |
24 |
Saved as |
Jpeg |
Tiff |
Average File Size |
7-8 Mb |
30-37Mb |
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Dust Removal
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Digital ICE® dust removal will work very well in most instances, although it does slightly soften the image (minimal) it is 100% worth using, if you wish for dust removal to be switched off please let us know, we don’t advise this however we can offer it.
Colour Correction |
Full Digital ROC |
Grain Noise Reduction |
Full Digital GEM |
Contrast and Exposure |
Full Digital SHO Technology |
Rotation |
As per original film |
Inspection and touch up |
Full inspection and minor touch up where
required |
General
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This is the service that 90% of our customers use. Great for the home and family photos
All images scanned in Jpg format
Uses multi-pass scanning technology for up to 16 scan passes for faithful reproduction and smoother gradation where required
DIGITAL ICE – Removes Surface Defects (Fine setting)
DIGITAL ROC – Restores
and Corrects Colour
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All images scanned in TIFF format TIFF Technology is a loss less compression used for printing larger images at for example canvas printing Uses multi-pass scanning technology for up to 16 scan passes for faithful reproduction and smoother gradation where required DIGITAL ICE – Removes Surface Defects
DIGITAL ROC – Restores
and Corrects Colour
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Click images for full size images it may be slow to download using a slow connection
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Important Information About Our Negative Film Scanning Service
At Mr Scan, we want to make sure you get the best results from your negatives. Please take a moment to read the information below before sending your films to us.
Film Strips & Single Images
- We scan full film strips only – not partial strips.
- Each frame on a strip is delivered as a separate digital file.
- Each strip must contain a minimum of two frames.
- Single cut negatives can be scanned on specialist equipment (outside bulk rates) and are charged at a higher per-image rate.
- Please contact us before sending single images. Single cuts submitted under the bulk service will be returned unscanned.
Film Quality & Colour Fading
Negatives naturally fade and discolour over time. Some brands age better than others — in our experience, Kodak stock typically retains colour well. Our scanners are calibrated to extract the best possible result for each film type, but outcomes vary by age, storage, and condition.
Cutting & Film Length
- We don’t recommend cutting negatives. If you do, ensure each strip has two frames or more to use our standard process.
- We scan all frames received. We can’t accept selective frame lists; everything supplied will be scanned.
Film Types
We scan Colour, Black & White (Monochrome) and Positive (Reversal) 35mm negatives — all at the same price.
Counting & Pricing
- Charges are per image, not per strip.
- We do not pre-count images.
- Any additional frames discovered are invoiced; any overpayments are refunded.
Film Verification
Please ensure the films you send match the service ordered. Variations are adjusted according to our current price list. If unsure, visit our Film Guide.
Processing
All film must be processed/developed prior to scanning. We don’t offer darkroom processing.
Image Order & Grouping
- We aim to maintain the order supplied, but exact sequencing isn’t guaranteed (re-scans for dust or exposure can affect order).
- Negatives supplied in good order usually scan in good order.
- We recommend renaming/re-ordering digitally once you receive your files.
- Groups under 25 images may incur an additional grouping charge per folder.
Return of Originals
We’ll return films as close to the supplied order as possible, but our bulk workflow means exact order cannot always be guaranteed.
Quantity Variations
Differences between ordered and scanned quantities are invoiced or refunded before dispatch.
Film Mounts & Protection
Please remove stickers, labels, or mounts from negatives. Additional handling fees may apply if we need to remove these. Supply films in sleeves or loose.
Image Numbering & Folder Names
- Images are auto-numbered by our scanner system.
- We recommend you rename files after delivery for perfect accuracy.
- If you need us to rename folders or images, this must be pre-arranged and will incur a surcharge.
- Physical envelopes are labelled to match your digital folder numbers for easy cross-reference.
Infrared (IR) Film
We can scan IR film. Files are delivered in IR without colour correction.
File Specifications & Trial Scans
If you require exact resolutions, file sizes or colour spaces, please use our Free Trial Service first. Once an order is completed, output settings cannot be changed.
DX Codes
DX codes may be unreadable due to age, dirt or cutting. Where available we’ll use the DX image ID; otherwise images are auto-numbered.
Dust & Dirt on Film
We avoid touching film and use compressed air plus Digital ICE (where supported) to reduce dust and scratches. Complete dust removal isn’t possible. Monochrome film doesn’t support Digital ICE, so minor marks may remain.
Dust removal can never be 100%. Our workflow offers excellent results, though a minimal sharpness trade-off is normal. If you prefer scans without dust removal, please tell us before we start.







