Digitise Your Old Photos, Slides & Negatives – Right Here in Ireland​

Preserve your memories with expert scanning and optional restoration. Based in Cork, trusted across Ireland. Never sent abroad

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⚡ TL;DR

Fast facts for Photo, Slide & Negative Scanning

  • We scan photos, slides & negatives to JPG or TIFF — delivered on USB or private download.
  • Simple pricing with bulk discounts. Gentle dust removal included; colour correction available.
  • Typical turnaround: 2–5 days depending on volume.
  • 📦 Drop‑off in Cork or send via tracked An Post from anywhere in Ireland.
OutputJPG for everyday, TIFF for archival • Optional PDF for albums
OrganisationFolders by album/event • File naming available
TrustAll work done in Cork • Originals returned with care

Make Your Scans Easy to Use • Keep the Memories Safe

Make Them Easy to Use

We scan photos, slides & negatives to JPG or TIFF and organise everything neatly — so your images are simple to view, share and back up.

  • Choose JPG for everyday sharing or TIFF for archival & editing.
  • Delivered by USB or private download link — easy to share with family.
  • Folders by album / event / date; optional file naming available.
  • Light dust removal included; colour correction on request.

Preserve Memories That Matter

Fading colours, dusty slides or negatives tucked away in boxes? Digitising now protects what’s on them and makes sharing easy again — while you still recognise the faces and moments.

  • 🖼 High‑quality scans ready for reprints, photobooks & large wall prints.
  • 🧭 Done in Cork with careful handling; tracked An Post accepted from anywhere in Ireland.
  • Originals returned safely, packed with care.

What We Scan

Loose Photos (up to A3)

Scan loose prints (glossy/matte). We straighten, crop and tidy edges.

Photo Albums

We scan mounted album pages carefully; advise if page removal is needed.

35mm Slides (mounted)

Colour or B&W. Dust removal included; light colour correction available.

35mm Negatives (strips)

Colour or B&W. Per‑frame capture with tidy crops.

Odd Sizes / Large Formats

Older sizes, postcards, flat artwork — we’ll quote on intake.

Digital Cards (SD/CF/Memory Stick)

Transfer photos & videos from SD cards and older camera cards to USB or link.

At-a-Glance DPI Guide

300-600
Everyday sharing & nice prints; small enlargements
1200–2400
Good for small originals, cropping & moderate enlargements
3200–4800
Film/slide archival quality; preserves fine grain & detail
6400–9600
Maximum detail for large prints or professional enlargement (heavy files)

How It Works: Digitising Your Tapes in 3 Simple Steps

Drop off or post your VHS tapes and photos to Copycat.ie in Cork, Ireland.

Step 1: Send or Drop Off Your Photos

Label items if you can. Use An Post tracked from anywhere in Ireland, or arrange a Cork drop‑off. We’ll confirm once received. • Secure packing & simple note with contact details • Free advice via WhatsApp if you’re unsure

Step 2: We Digitise Carefully

Pro scanners → high resolution →. Colour correection

Receive digital copies of your tapes on USB, DVD, or private link from Copycat.ie

Step 3: Digital Transfer in Real Time

Choose USB, audio CD or a private download link — plus your originals, safely packed. Typical turnaround: 2–3 days. • Neat folders by tape/disc • Temporary link included • Permanent cloud optional

FAQ

For regular viewing or sharing, 300 DPI is ideal. Use 600 DPI for sharper prints or light editing. Small formats like slides need 2500–3200 DPI for detail enlargement. Only go above 4000 DPI for archive or very large print purposes

JPGs are great for everyday use—small files and easy to share. Choose TIFF for archival or editing, since it’s lossless

Yes. We use infrared-based dust removal (e.g. Digital ICE) plus gentle manual dusting beforehand, ensuring clean scans with fine detail preserved

Files are organised in folders by album/event/date. Naming options are available. Delivered on USB or via private download link.

Most jobs are completed in 2–5 working days. You’ll get an ETA via WhatsApp. Express turnaround is also available.

Absolutely. Originals returned in the same condition. You can collect or we’ll send them tracked—packaged with care.

No worries. We use flatbed scanning and handle carefully. If pages are stuck, we can scan the page and crop digitally—no removal needed.

    What Would You Like Transferred to Digital?