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Photography

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts) Tue Jan 28, 2020, 08:30 PM Jan 2020

Question about old color photos, please [View all]

Is there a superior way to get a simple old color photo like 4x6..digitized and enlarged to 5x7. Other than going to Walgreens or somewhere like that? Have an old pic I want to enlarge and frame for my brother for his birthday. Thanks in advance.

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Question about old color photos, please [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 OP

I'll kick for you, I'm sure someone will come along. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #1

You rock DG Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #2

is there a high end photo retailer in your area? mopinko Jan 2020 #3

I know of one. I'll call them tomorrow - thanks M Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #11

I think your best bet is to take it into a photography store. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2020 #4

thanks CP Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #12

Get it scanned at at least 300dpi, put it on a thumbdrive and take it to FedEX/Kinkos to print... brush Jan 2020 #5

300 dpi is the ideal size for most printing BUT to enlarge a picture, you'd want more pixals csziggy Jan 2020 #10

One can go higher than 300dpi but that will scale up to 5"x7" easily. brush Jan 2020 #18

Thanks Brush for info on the 300dpi. I have a scanner at home - I know, should at least give that Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #13

Do you have a way to scan the photo? Beartracks Jan 2020 #6

Thanks ! Will scan tomorrow and see what happens ! What a great thing - for you to offer to help Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #14

Ok! Beartracks Jan 2020 #17

If your phone has a good camera, take a picture of the photo and sinkingfeeling Jan 2020 #7

this is the best cheapest option. nt. druidity33 Jan 2020 #8

will try that tomorrow. thanks SF Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #15

It really comes down to ManiacJoe Jan 2020 #9

THANKS. May just send out. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2020 #16