How to Digitize Old Photos: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Want to preserve your old family photos for generations to come? In this video, I’ve combined three episodes into one easy-to-follow guide that will take you — step by step —through the entire process of digitizing your old photos. It’s not as difficult as you think, and there is no better gift you can give yourself or your parents than digitizing old photos that can displayed on a phone, computer, or digital photo frame for years to come. ✅ What you’ll learn: • The best ways to scan or photograph old photos • The ideal scanner settings for high-quality results • How to organize your digital photos • How to add descriptions and context to each image • Easy editing tips to make your photos shine Whether you’re archiving family albums or just looking to declutter, this guide makes it simple and stress-free. 👉 Grab your favorite photos and let’s get started! WATCH NEXT: How to Listen to Audiobooks with Audible    • How to Listen to Audiobooks with Audible   SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: @KOJOChannel FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK   / kojolifeafter50   MISSION Our mission at KOJO is to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities we face in life after 50, like preserving treasured memories. #BestLifeAfter50 #EpsonPerfectionV600 #EpsonPerfectionv850 #TechnologyOver50 This video is NOT sponsored. TIME STAMPS 00:47 Episode 1 00:49 Step 1: Digitize 01:15 Option 1: Scanning Service 02:43 Option 2: Phone App 04:13 Option 3: Flatbed Scanner 06:37 Step 2: Organize 08:08 Organizing Tip #1: Tag Duplicates 08:43 Organizing Tip #2: Be Selective 09:31 Organizing Tip #3: Toss it! 10:06 Organizing Tip #4: Tag Similars 10:45 Organizing Tip #5: Naming Convention 11:53 Episode 2 12:09 Step 3: Scanner Settings 16:58 Step 4: Save Your Photos 18:29 Organizing Tip #6: Add a Unique Prefix 19:01 Step 5: Edit Your Photos 22:28 Organizing Tip #7: Rotate As You Go 23:51 Episode 3 24:06 Step 6: Rename Photos 26:03 Step 7: Add Descriptive Details 26:43 Organizing Tip #8: Edit Metadata in Photos App 28:53 Organizing Tip #9: Use Keywords 29:31 Organizing Tip #10: Tag Faces 30:20 Bonus Tip: Important Alert! 31:05 Organizing Tip #11: Edit Metadata in Lightroom 32:29 Bonus Tip: Remove Duplicates 34:11 Step 8: Digital Photo Frame Lamicall Gooseneck Phone Holder https://www.amazon.com/Lamicall-Goose... Arkon Pro Phone or Camera Stand https://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Phone-Ba... Glide Gear OH100 Professional Metal Overhead Table Top Mount https://www.amazon.com/Glide-Gear-OH1... Lamicall Gooseneck Phone Holder https://www.amazon.com/Lamicall-Goose... Epson Perfection v600 Photo Scanner https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Perfecti... Epson FastFoto FF-680W https://www.amazon.com/Epson-FastFoto... Epson Perfection v850 https://a.co/d/412l5oR Tech Talk America - David Cox How to Organize Photos on a Mac    • How to Organize Your Photos On A Mac   Remove Duplicate Photos with Power Photos (Mac)    • Remove Duplicate Photos with Power Photos ...   DISCLAIMER All information posted is merely for educational and informational purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Should you decide to act upon any information on this channel, you do so at your own risk. While the information on this channel has been verified to the best of our abilities, we cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors. KOJO disclaims any control over, relationship with, or endorsement of views expressed by other YouTube users. The comments posted from viewers of this channel do not necessarily reflect the views of KOJO. Links to other web pages may be included on this channel, but these links are not an endorsement of those pages and are provided only as a convenience. CREATIVE DIGITAL TOOLS Final Cut Pro PhotoShop Apple Motion Envato Elements