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The Photo Preservation Checklist

12 practical ways to keep your family's photos, slides and tapes safe from heat, moisture and time — so they're still there when you're ready to digitize them.

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Preview — the first three tips:

  1. 1Store photos in a cool, dry place — 60–70°F and 30–40% humidity — away from attics, basements and exterior walls.
  2. 2Keep photos out of direct sunlight; UV fades ink and emulsion fast.
  3. 3Store prints flat in acid-free, lignin-free boxes or albums. Avoid magnetic 'peel-and-stick' albums — they yellow and stick permanently.