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Project 3: Documents and Photos


Goal 4: Prepare Uploads



Goal 4: Prepare photos and documents to be uploaded. Vault


Getting the right photos that are in the right format will save you time and get better results.

Choices


A Scan any physical photos or documents that you want to upload, or take photos of documents with a digital device.


Summary
  1. Add descriptions for each item.(Scanning is preferable for quality; if you don't have a scanner or need help, you can visit a FamilySearch center for assistance.)
  2. Learn about creating and editing digital photos.

    TH—Creating and Editing Digital Photos - 2019

  3. Learn the basics of scanning for genealogists.

    BYU—Scanning Basics—63:00 - 2016




  4. Improve your digital photography skills.

    BYU—Digital Photography for Genealogists—57:39 - 2016


    Digital Photography for Genealogists—32:06

Exercises



B (Optional) If necessary, crop or enhance photos or documents after scanning them.


  1. Use FreeOnlinePhotoEditor to enhance digital pictures in your browser.
  2. Try other resources for photo editing.
  3. Learn about colorizing photos in this article from MyHeritage.

    Colorize Your Black-and-White Photos Automatically - 2020.