Ideas for Using your

scanned images

Congratulations - your photos are now digitized

Here are some ways to make the most of them:


  • Make a Photo Book

Create a keepsake you can hold, gift, or display.

Recommended Canadian-friendly options:

  • Canva – drag-and-drop templates, easy for beginners

  • Photobook Canada – local, frequent discounts, great quality

  • Shutterfly – popular, lots of styles, ships to Canada

  • Mixbook – premium quality, highly customizable

Tip: Organize your digital files into folders first — it makes book creation much faster.

  • Share Digitally

  • Email or message friends and family

  • Create online albums with Google Photos or Apple Photos

  • Post to private social media albums

  • Backup & Store

  • Keep copies on USB drives, external hard drives, or cloud storage

  • Consider at least two backups in different locations

  • Create Slideshows

  • Use your digital files to make video slideshows with music

  • Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or memorials

  • Prints & Enlargements

  • Print favourites at local photo labs or online

  • Create wall art, cards, or calendars

💡 Extra Tips

  • For slideshows: keep photos in chronological order for the best story flow

  • Label folders clearly: Year_Event_Name

  • Keep original scans untouched; create working copies for projects