Family legacy media preservation is the process of protecting your treasured memories by converting aging photos albums, photos, slides, negatives, videos tapes, film reels, and documents into high-quality digital formats that are easier to store, share, and enjoy for generations.

We can preserve many kinds of family keepsakes, including:
Printed photographs
Photo albums and scrapbooks
Slides and negatives
VHS, camcorder, and other video tapes
Film reels
Letters, journals, recipes, and important documents

Older media can fade, crack, tear, or become unplayable over time. In many cases, the equipment needed to view or listen to older formats is no longer readily available. Digitizing now helps protect your family history before it is lost.

Our process typically includes careful intake, inspection, digitization, file organization, and secure delivery of your digital files. Depending on the project, we may also offer light restoration, labeling, and backup options.

In many cases, yes. We can often preserve materials that show signs of age or wear, though results depend on the condition of the original item. We’re happy to review your collection and discuss the best options.

There is local pick up / drop off in the Bay Area. You can also securely package your collection and send it to us. We have a secure PO Box at the US Post Office closest to us.

Yes. Your original photos, tapes, films, and documents are returned to you after the preservation process is complete, unless another arrangement has been made in advance.

Turnaround time depends on the size of your collection, the formats involved, and the condition of the materials. Smaller projects may be completed quickly, while larger or more delicate collections may take longer. At the moment we have a 1-2 week turnaround time.

We handle every collection with great care and follow secure workflows designed to protect both your original materials and digital files. Privacy, careful tracking, and secure storage are important parts of our process.

Delivery formats may vary by project, but common options include:
JPEG & TIFF for photos and documents
MP4 or MOV for video

Yes. We can often organize files by date, event, family branch, or other categories to make your collection easier to search, manage, and share.

Absolutely. Once digitized, your files can be shared with relatives, copied for safekeeping, uploaded to private cloud folders, or used in family history projects, memorial videos, and photo books.

We recommend storing originals in a cool, dry, dark place using archival-safe boxes, sleeves, and folders. Avoid humid or high-temperature areas such as attics, garages, and basements.

Getting started is easy. Simply contact us to tell us about your collection, and we’ll guide you through the next steps, including format review, project planning, and delivery options.