Best Slide Scanners In 2022

Our premium pick of the day is the Kodak Scanza does pretty much everything the Perfection offers while also taking up less space around the studio. It works as a negative scanner or for converting slides to digital images while also offering a plethora of other sweet features to make your scanning adventures easier than you ever thought possible.

For the less tech-savvy among us (no shame here) the on-screen instructions are simple and easy to follow, and the screen is large and tilts to save you from craning your neck to select which function you want to explore. For negative slides, this is one of the best around, too and the 14MP camera delivers superb clarity.

Even cheaper and even smaller is the Kodak Mini Digital Film & Slide Scanner but don’t let the compact size fool you, it’s still a highly useful and highly effective little machine for your simple slide scanning needs. The LCD screen measures 2.4” for clear viewing, while the one touch navigation makes it easy to breeze through to achieve your desired results.

If easy operation is what you love, you’ll also enjoy the super straightforward setup which is almost nonexistent, allowing you to get to work immediately and enjoy the wonders of this model. If your slides and photos show signs of wear and bleaching, the image enhancement features restore them to their former nostalgic glory.

The Kodak Mobile Film Scanner is the undisputable choice for the best slide scanner if you’re looking for results while also ensuring excellent value. Unlike its competitors, it has a hard, sturdy cardboard construction to ensure lightweight convenience.

It works by using your smartphone to ‘scan’ the image from a negative slide, and considering you’ve always got your phone with you, this means you can do it whenever the need strikes. There’s a free app you can download for scanning, and through this you can also edit and share with friends and family to jumpstart memories you think they’ve all forgotten.

The Magnasonic All-in-One Film Scanner is an affordable way to create high-quality JPEGs of your old photos. It works with 35mm, 126KPK, 110, Super 8, and negatives, which should cover almost all old photo file formats. One thing we really like about this scanner is how easy it is to use. The menu is well laid out and it has just a couple of simple buttons on top, meaning that anyone can use it without too much instruction. You can view your images on the vibrant 2.4-inch LCD screen before you save. Plus, it has a 128MB built-in memory, so you can save around 100 photos without an SD card. 

If you’re not looking for professional quality copies of your old photos, the Rybozen Mobile Film and Slide Scanner is a great product. It’s designed to be a fun way to view, edit, and save old photos on your smartphone. Of course, because of this, it’s not capable of producing high-resolution images. The foldable design features a built-in backlight that shines through the image and makes it larger so you can capture the image on your smartphone. This crude technology doesn’t allow for accurate color reproduction but it’s great fun. It also comes with a free app that allows you to edit your photos before you save them. 

The number one pick for the best slide scanner around is the Epson Perfection V600 which allows you to enlarge from film up to 17” x 22” at a DPI of 6400 x 9600 (which is good, very good), while slides, negatives and panoramic film can be scanned with a maximum DPI resolution of 12800 x 12800, and we don’t need to tell you that’s also very, very good, too.

It’s compatible with a variety of image types while also being suitable for digitizing your receipts so you don’t get a stern visit from the taxman comes tax season. Another cool feature is its ability to scan 3D images, which you may never need to do, but it’s always nice to have the option.

If you need a scanner under $100 while still ensuring excellent picture quality, the Zonoz FS-ONE is a great option to bring into your studio, but more importantly, into your life. It’s simple to organize and set up, and doesn’t require a computer or any software to operate, so you can scan your 35mm slides to digital images with no hassle. The 22MP output is one of the sharpest around, while the 2.4” color display gives you the opportunity to view the results to ensure you get the most perfect scan you can. It works quickly, taking only seconds to scan a slide, and the onboard memory gives you a convenient place to store everything.

If you ever need additional space, there are ports for SD and SDHC card readers, which is especially useful if you’ve got decades of slides ready for conversion. The TV connector port is also useful to display images, and makes for an excellent tool to have at birthdays, retirement parties, or Christmas gatherings.

Our final pick of the day is the DIGITNOW 135 Film Slide Scanner which boasts straightforward, single-button operation for ultra-simple operation even someone who’s used no technology before in their life could master in minutes. Once that’s done, you can enjoy speedy slide scanning in as quickly as two seconds provided you have the most recent software update. It’s compatible with Windows OS from Vista to Windows 10, but unfortunately isn’t compatible with Mac, at least not yet, anyway. The USB powered design prevents additional cable clutter around the desk, and you don’t need a memory card to save your images.

Also included are both negative and positive film holders and a USB film scanner. To keep it in top condition, there’s also a cleaning brush to prevent dust and debris ruining your scans so you can guarantee everything looks superb.