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DIYPhotoScan

★ Trusted by 250+ UK Households

Your Photos Deserve A Second Life

Don't let your family memories fade in a shoebox. Rent our professional auto-feed scanner and digitise thousands of photos in a single weekend— privately, from your own home.

1 photo/sec

Scanning Speed

100%

Privacy at Home

Free

UK Delivery

£85.95
3 Day Hire

3,500+
Average photos scanned per rental

How It Works

Four Simple Steps

Start Scanning

Set Up & Start Scanning​

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1. Download the Software

Download the free Epson scanning software for Windows or Mac using the link provided with your rental. It's quick and easy to install. cick here for them to click the box for the link

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2. Connect USB cable

Plug in the included USB and power cables. Using a newer Mac? No problem — we include a USB-C adapter in the box

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3. Start scanning

Load your photos into the scanner and begin scanning straight to your computer’s hard drive — perfect for storing, printing, or sharing.

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4. Save & Edit Photos

Use the built-in software to make quick edits like cropping, colour correction, or rotation before saving your images.

Features

Everything You Need

Lightning Fast

Auto-feed scanning at 1 photo per second. Average customer digitises 3,500+ photos per rental.

Privacy First

Scan everything at home. Your photos never leave your possession — total privacy guaranteed.

600 DPI Quality

Professional resolution with automatic colour restoration and red-eye removal.

Documents Too

Double-sided document scanning into PDF. Perfect for paperwork, receipts, and letters.

Mac & Windows

Works with both platforms. USB-C adapter included for modern laptops.

Auto Enhance

Built-in software for cropping, colour correction, and rotation before saving.

Pricing

Simple, Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Free delivery & returns included with every rental.

3 Days

£ 85.95

£28.65/day

7 Days

£ 95.95

£13.71/day

14 Days

£ 135.95

£9.71/day

30 Days

£ 165.95

£5.53/day

Every Rental Includes

Performance

Speed Meets Perfection

High-Volume Scanning

Auto-feed technology makes scanning a breeze. Average customer digitises 3,500 photos per rental.

Document Scanning

Rapidly scan double-sided documents into PDF files. Perfect for paperwork too.

Professional Result At Home

Up to 600 dpi resolution with automatic enhancements like colour restoration and red-eye removal.

Universal Compatibility

Works with both Windows and Mac computers. USB-C adapter included.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Technical Specifications

DPI (dots per inch)

300 or 600

Scanned image file type

JPEG

Double sided scanning

Yes

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Max scan size

216 mm x 910 mm (A4)

Min scan size

51 mm x 51 mm

Max photo thickness

1.24mm (includes postcards)

Testimonials

Loved by Hundreds

Real stories from people who saved their memories with DIY Photo Scan.

★★★★★ 4.9/5 average from 500+ happy customers
★★★★★

So straightforward and there's no risk of losing your precious pictures. Everything stayed safe with me the whole time.

Alexa
Alexa
Scanned 1,200+ photos
✔ Verified
★★★★★

Scanned around 2k photos before 3pm with little effort. Honestly didn't expect it to be this quick.

Peter
Peter
Scanned 2,000+ photos
✔ Verified
★★★★★

So easy to use and incredibly fast — we scanned all our photos without any stress at all.

David
David
Family albums digitised
✔ Verified
★★★★★

Our old family albums from the 80s are finally safe on the cloud. My mum was almost in tears seeing them again.

Sophie
Sophie
3 generations of albums
✔ Verified
★★★★★

The quality of the scans genuinely surprised me. Colours look even better than the original faded prints.

Raj
Raj
Restored faded prints
✔ Verified
★★★★★

I was quoted a fortune by a scanning service. Did it all myself in one weekend and saved so much money.

Hannah
Hannah
Saved $400+ vs services
✔ Verified
★★★★★

Grandpa's wartime photos are now backed up forever. This is the best gift I've given my family.

Emily
Emily
Heritage photos saved
✔ Verified
★★★★★

Photos never leave your hands — that's what sold me. No shipping precious originals to strangers.

Tom
Tom
Privacy-first scanning
✔ Verified
FAQ

Common Questions

The scanner is plug-and-play for most Windows and Mac computers. You can download the Epson FastFoto software directly from Epson's official website. A quick-start guide or video tutorial is included with your hire to walk you through setup.

Yes! The FastFoto FF-680W can scan:

  • Photo prints (3x5, 4x6, 5x7, panoramas)

  • Polaroids (if flat)

  • A4 documents, letters, receipts, etc.

The FastFoto software automatically:

  • Sorts images by date and batch

  • Saves both enhanced and original versions

  • Lets you rename files and folders easily

No, internet is only needed to download the software. The scanner works via USB or Wi-Fi connection, but for stability, we recommend USB for scanning large batches.

No. The scanner is designed to handle delicate photos gently. For extra peace of mind, you can also use the manual feed option for fragile or curved photos.

Yes. We provide a scanner sleeve (carrier sheet) for fragile, small, or damaged photos. It helps protect delicate prints during scanning and ensures they feed through the machine smoothly. If you have very old or curled photos, we strongly recommend using the sleeve.

No problem! If you need more time, just let us know as soon as possible. We offer flexible extensions, subject to availability.

  • Extra days are charged at a daily rate, which we’ll confirm when you request the extension.

  • Late returns without notice may incur additional charges.

We recommend contacting us at least 24 hours before your return date if you think you’ll need more time.

We're here to help! You’ll receive:

  • A PDF setup guide

  • Access to a video tutorial

  • Phone and WhatsApp support during business hours

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