Best Slide Scanners

We tested the Kodak Digital Film Scanner and found it to be a user-friendly option for preserving old memories. The device lets you scan 35mm, 110, and 126 film negatives as well as 50mm slides. We liked the large 5″ LCD screen, which made it easy to preview images before saving them.

The scanner was simple to set up and use. We appreciated the quick-loading film trays, which helped speed up the scanning process. The one-touch scanning feature was handy, letting us quickly capture images without fiddling with complex settings.

While the image quality was decent for casual use, we noticed it wasn’t quite as sharp as more expensive scanners. The 22 megapixel resolution is sufficient for most purposes, but don’t expect professional-grade results. We also wish it had an auto-feed option for batch scanning.

We’ve spent hours testing the Kodak SCANZA, and it’s a solid choice for casual users looking to preserve their memories. The scanner is compact and user-friendly, making it easy to set up and start scanning right away.

The SCANZA handles a variety of film formats, including 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8, and 8mm negatives and slides. We found the included adapters and inserts helpful for organizing and loading different film types. The large 3.5″ LCD screen is a standout feature, allowing us to preview and adjust images before saving.

While the 14 megapixel sensor (with optional 22 megapixel interpolation) produces good results for viewing on screens or making small prints, it’s not meant for professional-grade scans. We noticed some dust and scratches on our scans, but using the included cleaning brush helped minimize these issues.

The scanner saves images directly to an SD card (not included), which makes transferring files to a computer simple. We appreciated the one-touch scanning process, though we sometimes wished for more advanced editing options built into the device.

For families with boxes of old film collecting dust, the Kodak SCANZA offers a quick and easy way to bring those memories into the digital age. It’s not perfect, but it gets the job done for most casual users.

We tested the Magnasonic All-in-One Film Scanner and found it pretty handy. It’s nice that you can scan 35mm, 110, and 126 film negatives, plus slides, without needing a computer. The 5-inch screen lets you see your scans right away.

The scanner is fast – it only takes about 5 seconds per photo. We liked being able to adjust brightness and colors right on the device. The HDMI output is great for viewing scans on a TV.

While the 24MP scans look okay, they’re not as sharp as we’d like. It took us a bit to get the hang of loading film correctly. The 128MB built-in memory fills up fast, so you’ll want to use an SD card.

For the price, this scanner does a good job digitizing old photos. It’s not perfect, but it’s way faster than sending films to a pro service. If you have lots of old negatives and slides, it’s worth checking out.

We tried out the ClearClick QuickConvert 2.0 and found it super simple to use. Just turn it on and start scanning. It’s great for people who don’t want to fuss with computers or complicated software.

The scanner works fast. We scanned a bunch of old family photos in just a few minutes. The 5-inch screen lets you see your scans right away, which is nice. We liked that we could scan photos without taking them out of albums.

One thing to keep in mind is that this scanner only works with smaller photos and slides. If you have bigger pictures, you’ll need to look for a different option. Also, some users said they had trouble with light reflecting on their scans. We didn’t have this problem, but it’s worth noting.

We spent a week testing the ClearClick Virtuoso 2.0, scanning hundreds of old family slides and negatives. The 5″ screen is a standout feature. It’s big enough to see your images clearly as you scan, which helps a lot with framing and exposure.

The scanner handles 35mm, 110, and 126 film formats. We like that it works as a standalone device – no need to connect to a computer. Just pop in an SD card and you’re ready to go. The scans looked good on our TV when we plugged it in via HDMI.

It took us a little time to get the hang of using it efficiently. Once we did, we could scan about 30-40 slides per hour. The image quality is decent for viewing on screens, though serious photographers might want higher resolution. The plastic body feels a bit flimsy, but it held up fine during our testing.

We tested the Minolta Revive 5 and found it to be a user-friendly scanner for preserving old memories. The large 5-inch screen made it easy to see our scans without squinting. We liked that we could scan 35mm, 126, 110, and even Super 8 film without needing extra equipment.

The scanner comes with a 16GB SD card, which was nice. We scanned over 2,000 photos before needing to clear space. The process was quick – each scan took just a few seconds. We didn’t need to connect to a computer or use any software, which kept things simple.

While the Revive 5 is great for casual users, we noticed some drawbacks. The lack of editing tools meant we couldn’t fix issues like dust or scratches on the scans. Some of our older, faded photos didn’t look as good as we hoped. A few users have reported quality control problems, but we didn’t experience any issues with our unit.

We spent some time testing the ClearClick Virtuoso 3.0, and we were pleased with how easy it was to get started. Right out of the box, we were able to scan our old 35mm slides without any fuss. The big 7-inch screen is a standout feature, letting us see our photos clearly as we scanned.

One thing we really liked was not needing a computer to use it. We just popped in an SD card and started scanning. It handled our 35mm slides well, and it also works with 110 and 126 negatives. This is great if you have a mix of old film types lying around.

The scan quality was good for most of our needs. At 14 megapixels (or 22 megapixels interpolated), the scans were clear enough to bring back memories and even make some decent prints. We found the color adjustment options handy for tweaking faded photos.

We tested out this Eyesen light box and found it to be a useful tool for viewing old slides and negatives. The large A4-sized viewing area let us scan multiple items at once, which saved time when going through big collections.

The three brightness levels came in handy for different types of film. We liked being able to adjust the light to get the best view of faded slides versus dense negatives. The LED lights spread evenly across the surface without any hot spots.

Powering the unit via USB was simple – we just plugged it into our laptop. The thin profile made it easy to store when not in use. We did wish the included cord was a bit longer for more flexibility in placement.

To digitize slides, we used our smartphone camera. The results were decent, though phones with a good macro mode worked best. The free scanning app had some issues, so we ended up using our phone’s default camera app instead.

For the price, we think this light box offers good value for casual slide viewing and basic digitization. It won’t match the quality of a dedicated film scanner, but it’s an affordable way to preserve old memories.

We’ve spent a lot of time with the Plustek ePhoto Z300, and it’s impressed us with its speed and ease of use. This scanner zips through 4×6 photos in about 2 seconds at 300 dpi, which is much faster than a flatbed scanner. We found it simple to feed photos and documents up to 8×10 inches through the slot.

The software that comes with the ePhoto Z300 is user-friendly and offers some neat features. We liked being able to quickly touch up old, faded photos with just a few clicks. It’s not professional-grade editing, but it works well for basic fixes.

While we wish there were more resolution options, the 300 and 600 dpi settings are enough for most people’s needs. The scanner’s CCD sensor captures good detail and color. We scanned over 500 family photos in one afternoon, which would have taken days with our old flatbed. The ePhoto Z300 works with both Windows and Mac, which is handy if you switch between systems.

We found the DIGITNOW Slide Viewer to be a handy tool for revisiting old memories. Its 3x magnification glass screen allowed us to see our slides and negatives in crisp detail without any distortion. The bright LED backlighting made even faded images come to life.

The viewer’s portability impressed us. We could use it anywhere thanks to its battery-powered option, though we appreciated the included USB cable for extended viewing sessions. The compact size made it easy to store when not in use.

Using the viewer was straightforward. We simply inserted our slides or negatives into the back, and the sliding tray made viewing multiple images quick and easy. The eject button worked well most of the time, but we did encounter a few instances where slides got stuck. A gentle shake usually solved the problem. While not a scanner, this viewer is perfect for sorting through old slides before deciding which ones to digitize.