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    May 14, 2026—5 min read
    Start your Google Photos Library in 1942. Or even 1842.

    Google Photos™ has rolled out a major upgrade of features and services. We couldn’t be more honored that they have chosen us to be part of their digitizing solution. Our expert digitizers here at Capture will start working to create digital copies of your precious physical video and photo memories—and put them right in your Google Photos Library. Suddenly, your Google Photos Library becomes a record of your entire life. Not just since the mid-2000s when cameras became common on mobile phones, but from the very beginning. You can even start “your” story with images and video of those who came before you. See what we can digitize.

     

    All your memories, in one place: Google Photos!

     

    “This is incredibly rewarding for all of us at Capture. We share Google’s mission to help people bring all of their memories together in one safe place and, in doing so, making them easy to enjoy today and easily share. We have a long history working behind-the-scenes with Google on this mission. We are excited to be working with them as they pilot these new services and extend across all Google Photos users,” said Lisa McCabe, CEO of Capture. 

     

    From the Library, go to Utilities > Import Photos > Digitize photos, videos, or film > Capture

     

    Benefits of digitizing 

    Many people aren’t aware that their physical photo and video memories degrade with time, even if they are stored carefully in a low-humidity spot away from significant temperature changes. Digitizing makes digital files that work on today’s cellphones, tables, computers, and other modern technology. 

    In addition to preserving your memories, digitizing makes your memories easy to enjoy and share. Not only can you send the digital files themselves, you can also create gifts or edit the memories to use in other creative ways.

    View and share all your memories on Google Photos with the help of Capture.com

     

    50% off for Google Photos Users

    Want to get our digitizing experts working on your memories? We're currently offering an exclusive 50% off deal for Google Photo Users.

    Have questions?

    We're looking forward to helping you preserve your memories and enjoy them on today's technology!

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