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Scanning & Digital Conversion

Create high-quality digital copies of documents, photographs and video using the scanning and conversion tools in the Grace Schmidt Room.

Bring a USB stick or other storage media to save your completed project, or save to a temporary drive on the computer and upload to a cloud service.

Scanning and video conversion equipment can be reserved ahead of time by calling us at 519-743-7502, or by using our online reservation system (select "Central-GSR" for scanning and video conversion).

 

Epson FastFoto FF-640

Epson FastFoto FF-640

  • Digitize your photo collection with the world's fastest photo scanner
  • Scan as fast as 1 photo per second
  • Restore, edit, crop, and batch name photos
  • Accommodates fragile and panoramic photos

 

Image: Canon 9000f Scanner

Canon 9000f Mark II Scanner

  • Scan documents, photos, slides, or film strips
  • Convert to JPG/Exif, PNG, TIFF, or PDF
  • Maximum optical resolution: 4800dpi
  • Maximum document size: 8.5" x 11.7"

 

Phillips Dual VHS and DVD Recorder

  • Convert VHS or DVD video to digital formats including MPEG-2 and H-264
  • Conversion occurs in real time. You must remain with your project from start to finish.
  • Cannot copy VHS directly to DVD