A THOUSAND MOMENTS — PHOTO DIGITIZING BATCH CHECKLIST

Batch ID: __________________   Original location: __________________
Date: ______________________   Person helping: _____________________

BEFORE CAPTURE
[ ] The originals are loose and undamaged, or a suitable supported capture method has been chosen.
[ ] Stuck, flaking, moldy or valuable originals have been set aside for appropriate advice.
[ ] Workspace is clean and dry; no food, drinks, adhesive or household cleaners are near the prints.
[ ] Album/envelope order and any useful writing have been recorded.

CAPTURE SETTINGS
Method / device: _________________________________________________
Software / version: ______________________________________________
Resolution / saved pixel dimensions: ______________________________
Master format: _______________   Sharing format: ___________________
[ ] Preview includes the whole intended image and useful border.
[ ] Saved pilot files have been opened and checked at useful magnification.
[ ] Automatic cropping or restoration has not altered the only master.

BATCH CHECK
Expected items: ____________   Saved items: ____________
Skipped items and reasons: _______________________________________
[ ] Focus, edges, glare, color and useful reverse-side writing checked.
[ ] Files use stable front/back identifiers; an index records people, place and approximate date.
[ ] Unknown dates remain marked unknown.

SAVE AND RETURN
[ ] Untouched masters and separate edited/sharing copies identified.
[ ] Second copy verified; off-site backup recorded or scheduled.
Backup destination / last checked: ________________________________
[ ] Originals returned to suitable housings without forcing or bending.

Guide: https://www.athousandmoments.com/how-to-digitize-old-photos/
Checked November 1, 2026. This is an editorial workflow, not a conservation treatment instruction.