Shoebox Scanning Kit

The Shoe Box Scanning Kit – Preserve Your Memories, Made Simple

Your family’s story deserves more than a dusty box in the attic. The Shoe box Scanning Kit is the easy, safe, and local way to digitize your photos and protect them for generations.
No mailing. No worries. Just professional care from the same Knoxville team that’s been preserving memories for over 40 years.

Person holding a teal Gather archival storage box used for organizing and preserving photos and memorabilia

Gather archival box filled with printed photographs and family snapshots ready for scanning and preservation

Person holding a disc and USB drive representing digitized photo and video archive storage formats

How it works

Pick up your “Shoebox Scanning Kit” at Fleetwood The Print Refinery.
Fill it at home—group photos by size, remove tape or staples, and follow the easy instructions.
Return it with your checklist.
We scan & digitize your images at 600 DPI right here in Knoxville.
Pick up your originals and digital copies in just a few days.

What’s Included

Up to 500 loose photos (sizes 2×3 wallet to 8×10)
High-quality 600 DPI scans in vibrant RGB .jpg format—perfect for reprints or photobooks
We use “WeTransfer” to send your images straight to your computer
DVDs available at $19.95 each and/or USB drives ideal for sharing with family
All work done locally—your photos never leave our store

Pricing

Item

Details

Price

Gather Box / Shoe Box Kit

Up to 500 photos • JPG at 600 DPI • DVD included

$199

Additional Prints

Beyond the included 500

$0.79 each

DVD Copies

Per disc

$19.95

USB Copy

Optional instead of / in addition to DVD

$14.95

1TB Hard Drive

With room for future projects

$125.00

Special Handling & Add-On Services

Mounted, damaged, or small prints (under 2.5” x 3.5”) – additional fee applies
Double-sided scanning to preserve notes or dates on the back – just separate these when packing. Each scan is counted toward the initial 500 pieces.
“Scan in Order” service – keep your photos in the exact sequence you want (extra fee of $0.40 each scan).
Flat Bed Scanning for delicate, laminated, or unusual items (negatives, slides, newspaper clippings, odd sizes). Starts at $7.50.
Special Labeling of groups of photos starts at $1.25 per title (40 spaces).

What Not to Include

Torn, taped, sticky, or rough-surfaced images
Newspaper clippings
Negatives, slides, laminated items
Copyrighted photos without a signed release

(These can still be digitized using our specialty scanning services—just ask.)

Packing Tips:

Use the prepaid Shoebox Scanning Kit provided
Group photos by size for smooth processing
Remove duplicates – automated scanning will capture everything you include
Lightly dust photos with a soft, lint-free cloth before packing

Why Bulk Scanning is Worth It

Preserve Your History – Protect fragile originals with a high-resolution backup
Save Time – Hundreds of prints scanned in days, not weeks
Share Easily – Post online, create photobooks, or order reprints anytime

Why Choose Fleetwood The Print Refinery

We know your memories are priceless. That’s why we never ship your photos away. Every image is scanned by skilled technicians right here in Knoxville – people who treat your family history as if it were their own.

FAQs

Are there extra charges for mounted, damaged, or small prints?

Yes. Special handling fees apply for mounted, damaged, or prints under 2.5” x 3.5”. Remove any tape, staples, or attachments before packing. They must be Flat-Bed scanned.

Can you scan both sides of a print?

Yes. We offer double-sided scanning to preserve important information written on the back.

What format and resolution do you use?

All scans are high-quality RGB .jpg at 600 DPI—perfect for archiving, sharing, and reprints.

How does bulk scanning pricing work?

The Shoe Box Scanning Kit is $199 for up to 500 photos. Additional prints are $0.79 each.

Why is bulk scanning important?

It’s an affordable, efficient way to digitize and preserve your entire collection—ensuring your memories are safe and easily shareable.

Ready to Get Started?

Stop by Fleetwood Photo in Knoxville to pick up your Shoe Box Scanning Kit.

Gift It – Fill it for someone special or give it empty for them to create their own memory project.

We keep your treasures safe and local.

We never recommend shipping away family archives, treasured photos and irreplaceable home video movies. It’s too risky. Fleetwood The Print Refinery has been professionally preserving memories with archiving and scanning services in Knoxville for over 30 years.

COPYRIGHT NOTE – Fleetwood Photo respects all copyrights and will not print, copy, retrieve, modify, or forward copyrighted materials except with written permission from the copyright holder. If a print or image appears professionally produced (a notice of copyright on the work is not required), Fleetwood Photo must proceed cautiously and require a copyright release when using or reproducing materials supplied by our customers.