Capture
The Phase One IQ4's 150 MP sensor and Schneider optics deliver unmatched 16-bit depth, transforming film into rich, dimensional data — not flat pixels.
Film Scanning
High-resolution, ultra-fast film scanning.
Museum-grade scans on a Phase One IQ4 pipeline. 35mm to 8×10, 16-bit TIFF masters, color-managed and conservation-grade — built for archives, exhibitions, and reprints.
150 MP
Phase One IQ4 capture
Color depth16-bit
35mm–8×10″Formats
16-bitTIFF
2 dayStandard
Rush available
ICC managed
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Our film scanning services go beyond simple digitization — they preserve the life and legacy of your analog work with extraordinary precision. Each scan becomes a true digital master, opening the door to next-generation archival printing, exhibition reproduction, and digital preservation. Whether you're protecting decades of negatives or preparing film-based art for wider release, pyxartis ensures your images are captured with museum-grade fidelity, ready to be shared, displayed, or reimagined for new audiences.
The pipeline
Precision meets preservation.
Our workflow mirrors the standards used for museum reproduction: controlled lighting, cross-polarization, dust-managed handling, and calibrated color from capture to delivery. Your scans arrive as 16-bit masters ready for print or archive.
Color
ICC-driven color management, tone mapping, and stock-aware balancing to preserve the character of each emulsion.
Deliver
Delivered via secure download from our client portal. Rush turnaround available on request.
Spec
What and how we scan.
Formats
35mm, 120/220 (6×4.5, 6×6, 6×7, 6×9), 4×5, 5×7, 8×10. Slides, negatives (C-41, E-6, B&W), glass plates, contact sheets.
Handling
Gentle, dust-controlled prep. Gloves, air filtration, anti-static measures throughout. Your originals never leave our care; privacy maintained.
Outputs
Standard delivery is 16-bit TIFF masters. Other formats and post-processing services are available for a small fee.
Audience
Who it's for.
Artists & photographers
Translate analog portfolios into dependable, print-ready masters without losing the film's character.
Galleries & collectors
Archive holdings, plan exhibitions, and enable faithful reprints while safeguarding originals.
Archives & estates
Consolidate, organize, and future-proof legacy bodies of work with consistent naming and metadata.
Institutions
Museums, libraries, foundations, and universities running collection-scale digitization with a dedicated project lead, conservator-grade handling, and milestone delivery.
Pricing
Per-scan rates and quantity discounts.
Single-pass scans, 16-bit TIFF masters, color-managed delivery. Listed prices are the starting point — final quote depends on format mix and turnaround.
Prices starting at
- 35mm / 120$35.00
- Up to 5 × 7″$42.00
- Up to 8 × 10″$70.00
Quantity discounts(single-pass scans)
- 5 – 9 scans10%
- 10 – 19 scans15%
- 20+ scans20%
Custom formats, restoration, and rush turnaround quoted on request.
Start an orderFor museum and gallery-scale prints
Super scans.
For projects requiring extreme enlargement, we offer a custom Super Scan process — capturing multiple ultra-high-resolution sections of your film and stitching them into a single, seamless file. The result is a level of detail designed specifically for large-format exhibition prints.
A bespoke service, quoted individually based on your project.
How do pyxartis scans compare to traditional drum scans?
Bottom line
Drum scans are slow, expensive, and cumbersome.
pyxartis delivers equal or better quality, dramatically faster, and at a fraction of the cost of drum scans.
Frequently asked questions
How do I prepare my film?
Keep film in sleeves; avoid sticky notes, tape, or excessive handling. We'll handle gentle cleaning on site.
Do you crop or remove borders?
By default we capture the full frame including the rebate / border. Cropping can be requested per project.
What about dust and scratches?
We perform careful physical prep at intake. Digital cleanup and restoration are available as an add-on.
What is the turnaround?
Project-dependent. Standard turnaround is two business days; rush services are available.