Legacy Media Digital Archiving
Print, photography & VHS digitization, restoration, and archiving in Humboldt County — handled locally with museum-minded care.
What We Do
Photo/Print Scanning
High-resolution scans (600–1200 dpi) of photos and printed pieces with straightening, careful crop, and gentle color correction. Bulk pricing available for albums and archives.
Photo Restoration
Tasteful, archival-minded retouching to repair fading, stains, scratches, and creases—preserving the original character while making it shine again.
VHS Digitization
VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, and MiniDV transferred to MP4 with safe handling, light color balance, and optional enhancement or archival master. Local pickup available in Humboldt County.
How It Works
- Intake and inspection
- Digitization
- Restoration (optional)
- Delivery (cloud/USB)
- Archiving (optional)
See The Difference
Before- After
Pricing & Packages
Print & Photo Services
Basic Scan
600 dpi, TIFF/JPEG delivery, light cleanup — “Starting at $1 per image/page
Starting at $1 per image/page
Enhanced Scan + Restoration
Color correction or colorization, dust/scratch removal, sharpening
Starting at $2 per image
Archival Grade
Multi-format delivery, print-ready + web-ready files, extensive retouching
Custom Quote
Bulk pricing available for large collections.
Video Transfer Services
Basic Transfer
VHS → MP4, no edits
Starting at $30 Per Tape
Transfer + Enhance
stabilization, gentle noise reduction, color balance
Starting at $50 Per Tape
Archival Grade
lossless master file, MP4 viewing copy, chaptering, optional restoration
Custom Quote
How It Works
What formats do you accept?
Photos and printed material up to 11×17, plus VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, and MiniDV tapes.
How long does it take?
Most projects are ready in 1–2 weeks, depending on size and condition.
Can you restore damaged photos?
Yes, I can correct fading, discoloration, scratches, and minor tears.
What if my tape is damaged?
Lightly damaged tapes often transfer fine; I’ll advise you if special handling is needed.
How do you deliver the files?
Files are provided as JPEG/TIFF for photos or MP4 for video, delivered by cloud link, USB, or both.
Do you keep a backup?
I keep a temporary backup for 30 days; long-term archiving is available if requested.
How much does digitization cost?
Print and photo scanning starts at $1 per image, while VHS and camcorder tape transfers start at $30 per tape. Enhanced restoration and archival options are available by quote.
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