Save time by scanning several prints at once.
Some families have entire shelve dedicated to photo albums while others have several shoe boxes filled to the brim with 4 inch by 6-inch prints and decaying negatives. Digitizing these old pictures via scanner helps to preserve the memories they capture, but the individual scanning of each print can be cumbersome and a downright chore. To cut down on the grunt work and maximize the potential of your flatbed scanner, scan multiple pictures at once. If you own an Epson scanner, refer to the second section. If you own any other type of scanner, refer to the first.
Instructions
Using Image Editing Software Open on the toolbar and locate the destination folder where the scan is saved. Double-click the image and view it at about half-size by clicking View on the toolbar and selecting Zoom Out.
6. Select the Crop tool from the software's menu bar. Click and hold any corner of one of the pictures within the scanned image. Move your mouse so that the tool forms an outline around its edges. Double-click inside of the outline to crop the picture from the scan. This establishes the crop as a separate file which can now be saved. Click File Save As to do so. At this point you can give the picture a new name, alter the file type or change the save destination.
7. Repeat Step 6 for the other pictures within the scan.
Using Epson Scanner Software
8. Place your pictures on the Epson scanner's glass surface, spacing them about ½ inch apart. Press the Scan button. An Epson Scan prompt window will appear. At the top right corner of the window, select Professional Mode from the drop-down menu.
9. Alter the settings under the Original section according to the type of media you're scanning. In this case the Document Type would be Reflective, the Document Source would be the scanner's Document Table and the Auto Exposure Type would be Photo, which represents a standard photographic print. You can also select the resolution (anywhere from 72 to 200 dpi will suffice) and destination folder for your scans at this point.
10. Click the Preview button to get a thumbnail-sized glimpse at what the resulting scans will look like. Epson's software automatically recognizes that each picture positioned on its glass is separate, and previews them accordingly. Check the box under each thumbnail you wish to scan.
11. Perfect the scans by applying any effects (color restoration) or adjusting any settings (exposure compensation) as needed. These will be found under the Adjustments section of the prompt window.
12. Click Scan to initiate the scanning process. To look at the finished scans, open the destination folder you specified in Step 2.
Tips Warnings
If using Epson scanning software, keep spacing between prints consistent so that the sensors detect multiple pictures and scan accordingly.
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