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How to Transfer Slides to My Memory Card

Digital technology has not only changed the way we take and store photographs, it has provided a way to convert slide pictures to digital files that can be saved on memory cards. When photographers had an assignment that needed accurate color reproduction, they would often turn to slide film. Although film speeds with slides are slower than traditional color print film, slides not only recorded color accurately, but when processed it is an effective way to store your archive.

Things You'll Need

  • Flatbed scanner
  • Memory card reader
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Instructions

    • 1

      Before you can save the slides to a memory card, they must first be converted to digital files. This is done using a flatbed scanner. Carefully clean the slides using a anti-static cloth. This cloth will remove any dust or debris from the slide that may corrupt the digital image.

    • 2

      Place the slide face-down on the scanner's platen, or load the slide into a carrier tray if one is included. Turn your computer on and open the software for the scanner. Select "Slide film" as the media being scanned. Create a folder where the scanned slide will save.

    • 3

      Click the "Start/Scan" button. Review the slide in the preview screen. If you are satisfied with the image, click "Ok" to complete the scan and save the slide to the folder. Repeat this process until all the slides have been scanned.

    • 4

      Insert a memory card into the card reader built-in or connected to your computer. Wait a moment for your computer to acknowledge the new card. Open the window for the memory card on your computer.

    • 5

      Open the folder containing the slides. Press and hold the "CTRL" and "A" key on your computer's keyboard. This will highlight every file in the folder.

    • 6

      Right click one of the slides files and select "Send to" from the drop down menu and select the icon that represents the memory card. Click "Ok" and the computer will copy your slides onto the memory card.


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