Photo Scanning Tips for Clear, Lasting Copies
Scan once, scan well
Use stable light, high resolution, and careful handling so you don’t need to redo the work.
Capture quality now
- Use diffuse daylight; avoid direct glare
- Wipe lenses and glass; keep hands off edges
- Scan at high DPI; save RAW when possible
- Write people, place and date into the caption and file in Memory Lane
| Media | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photos | 600–1200 DPI | Preserve detail for reprints |
| Documents | 300–600 DPI | Ensure legibility; use grayscale for text |
| Slides/Negatives | 2400+ DPI | Use a dedicated film scanner if possible |
FAQs
- Phone or scanner?
- Scanners are best for flat media; phones can work with a tripod, diffuse light, and a level surface.
- Should I keep RAW?
- Yes — keep RAW/TIFF for masters and export JPEGs for sharing.
Preserve stories that outlast chat threads
Organize memories with dates, people, and places inside a private family workspace.
- Context that lastsWrite who, where, and when into every caption.
- A calm timelineFind moments years later without scrolling a feed.
- Respectful privacyNo ads, no data sales.
A quiet recap of what you missed
Kunbaa writes each member a short recap of the family updates they missed — drawn from your own archive, delivered as a notification, and never used to train public models.
- Written for youNew photos, upcoming birthdays, tasks with your name on them.
- Only what you can seePermission-scoped to your own account — nothing more.
- Read-onlyIt summarises. It never posts, edits, or changes anything.
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