Durham, North Carolina is a city steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. From the Gothic architecture of Duke University to the thriving arts scene at the Durham Performing Arts Center, the city is a haven for capturing precious memories in photographs. But as residents of Durham know, these faded prints and negatives stashed away in shoeboxes and closets are at risk of getting damaged or lost over time. This is where PhotoPanda steps in, offering a convenient and affordable solution to digitally preserve your cherished memories, giving life to the rich photos that capture the essence of Durham's unique landmarks and vibrant culture.
Imagine having the ability to relive moments from the golden days of the Durham Bulls baseball games or the joyous times spent visiting Durham Central Park with loved ones, all by scanning and digitizing your photo collection. PhotoPanda's high-quality photo scanning service can help you bring back all these memories to their vibrant best.
Take a stroll down memory lane to the days when you and your family had picnics at Eno River State Park, soaking in the sun and enjoying the beauty of the river. Or perhaps you have pictures of special events held at the historic Carolina Theatre that you would like to preserve forever. Don't let these memories disappear into the depths of time. Digitize your photos and share them with your friends and family, no matter where they are today.
When it comes to digitizing your precious memories, PhotoPanda puts the power in your hands. We make it easy for you to mail in your photos, get more than 40 scanned photos for free as a trial, and receive all your digitized photos with a lifetime digital download access. Plus, with our Cloud Vault Backup, you can ensure that your photos are safe for every generation of your family. All of this comes at discounted bulk rates, making it the most affordable photo digitization service in the US.
The charm of Durham lies in its rich local culture and the stories of its people. Don't let your photos become just another lost treasure of Durham's history. Choose PhotoPanda to preserve both your memories and Durham's heritage for generations to come.
The Bear Necessities
We believe in extremely safe, no-hassle photo scanning, and provide everything you need to get started.
1. Choose a box and pack your photos.
After purchase, we'll send the insured package and materials to use. Pack as many photos as you want - we don't charge per photo!
We'll scan any photo you can fit inside.
2. Schedule a next-day pickup.
Schedule a pickup online or over the phone, and a USPS carrier will come to your address to collect your photos. You can also take the prepared box to any USPS drop off location.
3. Your photos are expertly digitized.
Certified technicians use industry-leading equipment to scan your photos in 2-6 weeks. Compare the Original and exclusive QuantumScan versions side-by-side to see the difference technology can make.
4. Share your scans instantly.
Your original photos are safely returned, but you can enjoy your digital scans online with any device as soon as they're ready! Share a free USB thumb drive preloaded with memories for the perfect gift.
The PhotoPanda Difference
All-You-Can-Eat Scanning
Skip the hours of counting! We don't charge per photo. Just fill the package with as many photos as you want.
- We send you a prepaid package to use.
- We scan photo prints of almost any size, including Polaroids. See our photo requirements here.
- Free insured shipping for total peace of mind.
- We capture every detail with 600 DPI scanning @ 24 bit color depth.
Unbeatable Pricing
We do one thing and we do it very well: bulk photo scanning. All our equipment, software, and skills are dedicated to making your memories look their best.
By focusing on just your photo prints, we can offer you the best possible experience for the most affordable prices.
Don't believe us? We'll happily price match any other digitizing company.
Smart Photo Enhancements
Our QuantumScan technology bringing memories to life in a way no one else can.
We automatically fix scratched, faded, and yellowed photos. The Enhanced photos often look as if they were taken today. We provide both the Original and Enhanced versions side-by-side so you can choose your favorite.
Some photos might be sent in sideways or upside down. We'll automatically rotate your photos when scanning.
🇺🇸 Local & Charitable
We're a small business based in California. We're proud of having the best customer service in the industry and the fastest turnaround times done by scanning experts.
We donate to multiple charities for continuing environmental protection and wildlife preservation. Read more about our dedication to sustainability.
The Perfect Gift
Our free USB flash drives are made of stylish walnut wood with a protective wooden case. Easy plug & play for computer viewing, editing, or sharing. The hard case and physical medium will help preserve your memories for generations to come.
Extra USBs are available for $12 each.
Picked Up From Your Doorstep
It was hard enough to bring those photos down from the attic! Let us take care of the rest.
Our carriers provide free home pickup for your convenience.
Simply schedule a pickup online or over the phone, and a USPS carrier will come to your address to collect your photos. Our tracking tools allow you to monitor the progress of your photos every step of the way.
Easy Address Updates
Moving to a new address, or want your photos returned to a family member across the country? We've got you covered.
Update your address with our online portal and we'll make sure your photos and products are delivered to any new location. No fees or extra shipping charges!
Love it, or your money back
Our dedication to quality is simple: If our service isn't the most comprehensive and secure photo preservation experience you've ever had, we'll refund every penny—and you keep everything. See our refund policy for details.
Absolutely Guaranteed. Every time. Any reason.
Fantastic job. 2400 pics, plus all backs, original and enhanced versions, classy little thumb drive and nice gift box. What's not to like?! Definitely recommend them.
John, North Carolina
Amazing! The photo quality of my scanned images are perfect and I am so grateful I found this company to preserve my memories! Extremely quick turnaround as well!
Chris, Wisconsin
Everything was exactly as advertised. It was fast, high quality, no strings. We got the thumb drive and easy online access to our photos. The enhancements were seamless, restoring color and quality to lots of our old pictures. Everyone is very happy.
Lawrence A., Washington
Preserving What's Precious In Durham
Thousands trust PhotoPanda to digitize their photos.
"I switched to PhotoPanda after trying another scanning service that markets like crazy under two different names. There was no competition. The scan quality is far superior, the communication was clearer, and the turnaround time was better. I'll be sending the rest of my 1,000 prints off to PhotoPanda in the next week or two."
Larry Asher
12/26/2024
"I love my scanned pictures. The high resolution is amazing! I also love the photo picture frame and the ease of use. I was delighted that they were able to get the orientation done so well!"
Lorraine Myer
11/21/2024
"I used photopanda a few years ago to suprize my mother on her big 60th Bday, we covertly snuck and mailed ALL of our several album photos to them, and they digitized everything. She broke down in tears when we surprised her with a frame that had nearly 3000 photos from our family's history. To say I am impressed and happy with this service is an understatement, the service was incredible, I got constant feedback, and the scanned photos were even restored! I got an incredible value deal. If you're reading this, PLEASE don't hesitate to use them, you will not be disappointed 😊 ❤️"
Martina Kovary (MaKo85)
11/07/2024
"I am so happy that I chose Photo Panda. I had a large number of photos given to me by various family members and I said I would get them scanned and give them a flash drive each with pictures. The whole process was very professional and easy. They sent me the box, I put the pictures in it and took to the post office. Immediately I was notified it was en route. Once Photo Panda received the box, I was also notified. A couple weeks later I was notified the photos were back on their way to me with the flash drives. They arrived just fine and now all of us have our flash drives with the photos. This was so much easier than I thought and I am very happy."
Davalee Norton
08/11/2024
"We used PhotoPanda at the recommendation of a friend. The experience was excellent. Great communication from the beginning to the end. My wife felt comfortable sending off pictures to be scanned in. We can now see them in the Cloud. It was a terrific experience and we will use them again, as we find some more pictures that need to be scanned in! :) Highly recommend them!!"
Hank Stalica
08/04/2024
"I am so pleased with PhotoPanda. I have a dozen very bulky photo albums that my children do NOT want. I took out every picture and scoured the internet looking for the most reasonable and professional photo scanning service - and PhotoPanda is it!! They digitized my entire collection of photos (1500) for a fraction of the price of other services. The digitized photos are scanned as is, and then a second set of files are provided where the digitized photos are enhanced. WONDERFUL - the enhanced digitized photos are amazing. Many of my photos are more than 50 years old, and they look like they were taken with modern cameras in the enhanced versions. All of my photos were returned, packed neatly and carefully in one small box - much easier to store! I received both a USB drive with all the photos (original scan and enhanced versions) and a code to access them online - which also was a breeze. There is no easier and more affordable way to have your photos scanned and preserved than PhotoPanda."
Debbie Menk
11/18/2023
"What sets PhotoPanda apart is their attention to detail and their state-of-the-art scanning technology. Each photograph was handled with the utmost care to ensure no harm came to these precious memories. The resulting digital copies were nothing short of remarkable with an additional scan of the back of the photo which captured notes that Mom had made through the years. The scanned photos displayed a level of clarity and vibrancy that I was not expecting. PhotoPanda's commitment to delivering the highest resolution scans meant that even the smallest details and nuances of each image were faithfully preserved. The colors were vivid, and the images were free from any imperfections or distortions. Finally, the USB drive was impressive. Nice keepsake for Mom's old photos! Highly recommend without reservation. In fact, just sent my second box yesterday!"
Marc Miller
11/08/2023
"This place is an ace! Everything I sent was scanned beautifully, delivered on time as promised! I would highly recommend.. I reached out twice for questions and heard back immediately and would use this service again! I am very much at peace with my photos being scanned for future usage. Well done PhotoPanda!"
Judy Amoo
02/16/2025
"They made everything so simple and the turn-around time was fast & quality of the photo scans was excellent!"
Kevin Carmody
02/14/2025
"Excellent Service!!! Quick Turnaround time. Couldn't be happier with Choosing PhotoPanda. Have referred to friends and Family. After searching for Digital Photo companies, I believe PhotoPanda is the best bang for the Buck!!!"
Steven Kowalczyk
02/12/2025
"I had over 30 photo albums. My husband passed away in 2011. I pulled every pic of my husband out. Sent to Photo Panda. They scanned all and put on USB. I had prints made and created a memory book for each of my 3 adult children. What a wonderful gift for all. OMG. So pleased with how everything turned out!"
caroline Farinella
01/14/2025
"I was looking to have almost 2000 pictures scanned to USB. While researching online I found PhotoPanda. I was a bit concerned since they are a newer company and do not have the number of reviews other companies do. I decided to use PhotoPanda and am I glad I did! They were GREAT from start to finish. I had questions which they answered quickly and put me at ease. Easy process from start to finish and the photos were well taken care of. Their website is very easy to navigate and informative. Tracking is provided each step of the way. The 4 USBs that I wanted arrived in really nice keepsake boxes. I am so happy with PhotoPanda I will be referring everyone to them. I am also going to let the individual that took care of my CD and tape transfers know to tell his clients about PhotoPanda for photo scanning. Thanks PhotoPanda!!"
Patti C
12/28/2024
"Great turn around time and the quality was fantastic! I had a bunch of old still photos and they all came out looking better than I expected. The look as good as the photos I take today."
David Hood
12/24/2024
"Awesome service!!! They were very responsive to my several inquiries. I'm thrilled that they sent both the original digitized photos and an enhanced version that was quite noticeably better than the originals. So unexpected and cool! I highly recommend PhotoPanda for digitizing your photos."
Fred Burks
12/20/2024
"The experience could not have gone better! I mailed in my originals, they were scanned and returned safely to me. The scan quality was excellent! I am moving all my physical photos to digital. I will be sending in another order soon! I have already recommended Photo Panda to friends. Thank you!"
Terry and Vern McLaughlin/Gersh
12/19/2024
"Very quick service. They handled my delicate photos with care and communicated every step of the process. I think this service is a great value."
Ashley Hester
12/03/2024
"I am very happy with the quick and efficient service I received. I was told my pictures would be ready in about six weeks. I received my pictures back with the USB that had them the next week. I also had access to download them from the site. But, they also included enhanced versions. They turned out very nice."
Karen H
11/28/2024
"I was nervous about using a company I never heard of, but I took a leap of faith and ordered the box, filled it, and sent it off. Service was great, kept me informed every step of the way. Uploaded all my photos to their cloud for easy access and plan to start going through all those old photo albums to have them all scanned. Highly recommend."
Cathy
11/20/2024
"Great job scanning my 400 photos, turn around time was within 2 weeks."
Ellen Talbot
10/27/2024
What You Get With PhotoPanda
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Unbeatable per-photo pricing |
5-Star reviewed personalized service |
Photos available instantly for unlimited sharing |
Free magic enhancements plus originals |
100% money-back guarantee |
Fastest scan times at 10-20 days |
Free thumb drive, free shipping |
Your Photos Forever
Secure MemoryVault with Lifetime Access
After scanning, your photos are stored in our encrypted cloud vault, accessible only by you. You can choose to instantly view and share photos with loved ones, or download them for later.
Lifetime Backup and Preservation Guarantee
- No subscription fees, your photos are protected for life.
- Unlimited downloads.
- Compatible with any device.
- Easy migration to Google or Apple photos.
Other services might scan your photos, but only PhotoPanda's MemoryVault will immortalize your memories.
