From Boxes to Backup: How to Preserve Old Photos, Videos & Albums
Spring is all about fresh starts—and that includes your memories! If you’ve got photo boxes, VHS tapes, or full albums tucked away in closets, it’s the perfect time to give them new life by digitizing them. Imagine turning piles of forgotten prints, fragile tapes, or even full scrapbooks into digital files your whole family can enjoy with just a few clicks.
Why Digitize?
Digitizing means peace of mind. You’ll preserve your memories from fading, damage, and tech obsolescence—and you’ll make them easier to access, organize, and share with your family.
Even if you don’t use FOREVER®, digitizing is a smart move because:
Photos & tapes degrade over time. Color fades, paper cracks, and magnetic media like VHS breaks down with age.
Playback technology is disappearing. How many people still own a VCR, slide projector, or 8mm film player?
Disasters happen. Fires, floods, and unexpected accidents can wipe out irreplaceable memories. Having digital backups is key to peace of mind.
DIY Digitizing Tips
If you're tackling photo and video digitization yourself, here are a few tips to make it easier:
Sort first. Decide which photos and home movies are worth preserving so you don’t get overwhelmed.
Use the right settings. Scan photos at 600 dpi for high-quality results and documents at 300 dpi.
Label everything. Rename files with names, dates, or events to make them easy to find later.
Choose reliable formats. JPEG for photos, PDF for documents, MP4 for video—these are widely supported and easy to share.
Back it up. Use an external hard drive and permanent cloud storage to make sure you always have a second copy.
Or Let FOREVER Help!
If DIY feels overwhelming, I’ve got great news:
FOREVER® Digitization is 50% off all April!
That includes:
Digitization Box purchases
Extra items and overages when returned within 90 days
Even older boxes that you ordered before April qualify for 50% off extras if you mail them in by April 30
This is the best pricing we’ve seen, and it’s a great chance to tackle that digitizing project you’ve been putting off.
You Can Digitize:
Photos: Loose stacks, envelopes, and even full scrapbook albums
Slides & negatives: Preserve your film memories in high resolution
Home movies: VHS, Hi8, miniDV, 8mm film reels, and more
Heirloom documents: Letters, military papers, certificates, and journals
Audio recordings: cassette tapes, 8-track cassettes, and even reels
Whether you’re working on a genealogy project or just want to preserve family memories, now is the time.
How It Works
Order a Digitization Box in the size that fits your needs
Fill it with your most precious items
Drop it off at FedEx using the included shipping label, and FOREVER’s team will digitize everything and return your originals with high-quality digital files stored safely in your account
Once digitized and stored in permanent cloud storage, you’ll be able to access your memories anytime, from any device—and even share them with family and friends.
📦 Learn more or order your box here
Have questions? Want help figuring out what size box you need or what’s worth digitizing first? Contact me—I’d love to help you make a plan to preserve what matters most!
