Only a trusted company should handle your most important memories
Over 500,000 Families Trust Us With Their Memories
- Family owned and operated since 2012
- Our photography-based process eliminates the need to take apart your albums
- A Photokive concierge will work directly with you throughout the process
- One of the largest professional photography teams in the U.S.
- Tens of millions of physical items photographed and digitized
How it Works
Photokive is the safest way to preserve your albums and loose photos
Gather Albums and Loose Photos in the Photokive Box
No need to take apart albums. Just put everything in our box and send it back to us using the pre-paid label we provide.
Our Experts Will Preserve Your Precious Memories
Our professional photographers and editors will digitize every image with precision and care and you’ll get regular updates along the way.
Access Your Digital Files in Your Secure Account
We'll return your original items and your images will be safely stored in the cloud for you to access and download on any device.
Before & After
We digitize your albums using a proprietary process that keeps every page intact. Each photograph is individually captured as its own high-quality digital file.
Us vs Them
Our white-glove service means real people handling your albums with the care they deserve. We know these memories are irreplaceable.
| Photokive | Other brands | |
|---|---|---|
| White Glove Service for every order | ✅ | ❌ |
| No need to remove photos from albums | ✅ | ❌ |
| Color correction technology for faded photographs | ✅ | ❌ |
| Disaster Replacement Guarantee | ✅ | ❌ |
| Delicate pages handled by hand | ✅ | ❌ |
The PHOTOKIVE Guarantee
A natural disaster can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Let Photokive give you some peace of mind.
Here’s our promise: if a natural disaster hits your family, we’ll print photo books of all your albums at no cost. In the worst of times, your memories will be safe.
*Terms & Conditions Apply
What's Included
We'll provide everything you need to securely send your albums and photos
- Crush-proof Photokive shipping box
- Free return UPS shipping label
- Digital cloud storage for 90 days
- Downloadable digital images compatible with all devices
- Photokive Guarantee: Complimentary replacement of photo books if originals are lost in a natural disaster *(Terms Apply)
FAQs
We can digitally preserve:
- Loose printed photos (all standard sizes)
- Photo albums
Currently, we do not accept negatives or slides.
Yes! If your photos are in albums, we take extra care to photograph them without removing them from your albums. If removal is necessary, we will handle your photos gently and return them in their original order.
Yes, we will photograph all overlapping images and either keep them together upon editing or separate them into individual images if possible.
Yes! We return all your photos in their original order and condition.
Our standard processing time is 6-8 weeks from the time we receive your photos. Expedited service may be available for an additional fee.
Yes, we can create a photobook from your existing album or photos. Our photo books hold up to 350 images, come in hardcover with two size options (8.5”x11” or 8”x8”), and feature one photo per page. You will be able to preview your book before printing. See chart below for pricing:
Base cost for 20 pages/images: $25.00
Pages 21-100: an additional $1.25 per page
Pages 101-200: an additional $0.75 per page
Pages 201-350: an additional $0.50 per page
Plus Shipping (typically around $7 for US orders, $25 for International)
We scan most photos at 300 DPI, ensuring high-quality digital images suitable for both archiving and printing. Your scanned images will be provided in high-quality JPEG format.
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