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Choosing the Right Scanner for Your Photos
A quick guide to help you choose between a flatbed scanner, a document scanner, or just your phone for digitizing old photos.
Published Nov 4, 2025 · Updated Nov 4, 2025
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When it comes to digitizing your photos, you have options. Here's a quick breakdown to help you decide.
Flatbed Scanners
Best for high-quality scans. They are slow but capture a lot of detail.
Document Scanners
Great for speed if you have a lot of loose photos of the same size. Quality can be lower than a flatbed.
Using Your Phone
The most convenient option. With good lighting and an app like PhotoScanRestore, you can get great results without any extra hardware.