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How to scan old photos

How to scan old photosOne of the many possibilities offered by the computer equipment at home many of us (PC + scanner) is to digitize copies of old photos. We may well make as many copies as you want, make a copy to stop the degradation of old photographic paper, and even repair and improve its appearance. In dZoom forums is one of the issues has been addressed on numerous occasions. These are some of the best tips we’ve collected:

Excellent idea that conservation photographer and image files are a valuable heritage and clear who owns them to society in general. To scan your photos need a program like Adobe Photoshop, or Paperport software that includes Microsoft and the computer. In Adobe is clicked matter is within the file tab you can also find in other programs such as scanning, when digitized or scanned beam the image you can save for safety and then is ready for editing. In editing can balance the brightness, color and even change the image. Aconcejable always adjust the brightness of the images after scanning them as these are slightly opaque. You can also change the resolution of the image, thereby compressing left with fewer pixels in jpg format and in this way is sent over the Internet easier now if you want to higher quality is better to keep the pictures in bitmap format, and retained better color or gray tones and in general all its features. Another program that can learn to use Corel Graphics Suite is in the photography section. In losmismos programs you’ve mentioned you can find the tutorials in case you run into any questions and clear with practice you will learn a lot. Read the rest of this entry »