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.
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Film scanning
We began offering film scanning at pyxartisbecause we were seeing that people weren't happy with the results of scans when getting photo proofs. We knew we could deliver better results with faster turnaround and real flexibility in post. Our mission became clear: make superior scanning accessible, unlocking the full editing potential of your film.
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
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.
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.
ICC-driven color management, tone mapping, and stock-aware balancing to preserve the character of each emulsion.
Delivered via secure download from our client portal. Rush turnaround available on request.
Spec
35 mm, 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.
Gentle, dust-controlled prep. Gloves, air filtration, anti-static measures throughout. Your originals never leave our care; privacy maintained.
Standard delivery is 16-bit TIFF masters. Other formats and post-processing services are available for a small fee.
Audience
Translate analog portfolios into dependable, print-ready masters without losing the film's character.
Archive holdings, plan exhibitions, and enable faithful reprints while safeguarding originals.
Consolidate, organize, and future-proof legacy bodies of work with consistent naming and metadata.
Pricing
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
Quantity discounts
single-pass scans
Custom formats, restoration, and rush turnaround quoted on request.
Start an orderFor museum and gallery-scale prints
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.