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Medium Format Negative Scanning in Louisville

We scan 120 and 220 medium format negatives in every common frame size, 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9, right here in our Louisville lab. Pick the resolution you need, get JPEG or TIFF files, and your originals are always returned.

Frame sizes: 6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x9
Film: 120 and 220
Resolution: Low, standard, high or high TIFF
Originals: Stay in our Louisville lab

Formats

Medium format sizes we scan

Medium format negatives are much larger than 35mm, so they hold more detail and tone. We scan all of the common sizes your camera may have shot.

6x4.5 (645) rectangular frames
6x6 square frames
6x7 rectangular frames
6x9 wide frames, the largest of the four
120 and 220 roll film
Color and black and white negatives

Resolution

Choose your resolution

Every medium format order comes in one of four resolutions. Pixel dimensions depend on the frame size of your negatives and the option you pick.

Low resolution for email, social media and quick sharing
Standard for everyday prints and sharing with family
High for large prints, enlargements and cropping
High TIFF for archiving and editing, saved as TIFF files

Why medium format

Get the most from your negatives

A medium format negative carries far more information than a 35mm frame. A careful scan brings that detail into a digital file you can print large, share with family or keep as a long term archive.

Scanned at our Louisville lab, never shipped out of town
Sleeved strips scanned in full unless you mark frames to skip
JPEG or TIFF files on USB, CD or secure cloud download
Ready for prints, enlargements and wall art

Step by step

How it works

Sort and markPut your negatives in the order you want them scanned and note the resolution you want. To skip frames, use a removable sticky flag, not a mark on the sleeve.
Bring them inDrop off your negatives at our store on Westport Road. Keep tape and stickers off the film, since adhesive shows in scans.
Checked and cleanedWe check frame size, orientation and emulsion and clean with air before scanning. Each frame counts as one scan.
Get your filesReceive JPEG or TIFF files on USB, CD or secure cloud download, along with your original negatives.

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Questions

Medium format scanning questions

What medium format sizes do you scan?

We scan every common medium format frame size: 6x4.5 (645), 6x6, 6x7 and 6x9. That covers 120 and 220 roll film, in color and black and white.

What resolution options do you offer for medium format scans?

You can choose from four options: low resolution, standard, high, and high TIFF. The final pixel dimensions depend on the frame size of your negatives and the option you select, so a 6x9 frame gives you more pixels than a 6x4.5 frame at the same setting.

Which resolution should I choose?

Low resolution suits email and social media. Standard works well for everyday prints and sharing. High is the better pick for large prints or heavy cropping. High TIFF is best for archiving and for editing in programs like Photoshop or Lightroom. If you are not sure, ask us and we will help you decide.

Do you scan 220 film as well as 120?

Yes. We scan both 120 and 220 negatives in all four frame sizes.

Is medium format priced the same as 35mm?

No. 35mm is our standard size, and medium format is priced separately. Contact us or stop by the store for current pricing on the size and resolution you need.

Do you clean negatives before scanning?

Yes. We clean negatives with air, and in rare cases use an anti static cloth for fingerprints. Dust, lint and scratches stay unless air cleaning removes them.

Do my medium format negatives leave your lab?

No. All scanning is done at our Louisville location. Your negatives are never sent out of town and are always returned with your files.

How do I get my files?

You get JPEG or TIFF files on a USB drive, CD or secure cloud download, along with your original negatives.

Can you develop my medium format film too?

Yes. We develop 120 color and black and white film in our lab, and we can scan the negatives once they are processed. See our film services for details.