Scanning and Conversion

Create high-quality digital copies of documents, photographs and video using the scanning and conversion tools at Central Library. Bring a USB stick or other storage media to save your completed project, or save to a temporary drive on the computer and upload to a cloud service.

Scanning and conversion equipment at Central Library is located in the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History. This equipment can be reserved ahead of time by calling us at 519-743-0271 ext 212, or by using our online reservation system (select "Central-GSR").

Select equipment is also available at Forest Heights Library and Pioneer Park Library. Contact the library location to inquire about availability and reservation.

Epson FastFoto FF-640 / FF-680w

FF-640 available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room), Forest Heights
FF-680w available at:
Pioneer Park
Digitize your photo collection with the world's fastest photo scanner
Restore, edit, crop and batch name photos
Save scans to Dropbox, Google Drive or USB

Canon Pixma Pro Photo Printer

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
Print colour or black and white photographs from USB or online
Purchase glossy photo paper from staff
Photo paper sizes available: 4"x6", 5"x7", 8.5"x11" or 13"x19" (price varies by size)

Epson Expression XL10000 Scanner

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
Scan documents, photos, slides or film strips
Convert to JPG, PNG, TIFF or PDF
Maximum optical resolution: 2400 dp
Maximum document size: 12.2" x 17.2"

ViewScan Microfilm Scanner

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
View, scan and print microfilm and microfiche
Crop and rotate scanned images
Save images as jpeg, tiff or pdf
Export saved images to a USB drive or email

Phillips Dual VHS and DVD Recorder

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
Convert VHS or DVD video to digital formats including MPEG-2 and H-264
Conversion occurs in real time. You must remain with your project from start to finish.
Cannot copy VHS directly to DVD

Toshiba SD-V392 DVD/VCR Combo

Available at:
Forest Heights
Convert VHS or DVD video to digital formats including MPEG-2 and H-264
Conversion occurs in real time. You must remain with your project from start to finish.
Cannot copy VHS directly to DVD

Book2Net Book Scanner

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
Scan documents, books and large items at 400dpi
Adjustable book cradle measures 18.75" x 25.8"
Save images as jpeg, tiff or PDF
Requires USB to save images

Wolverine Digital Movie Maker Pro

Available at:
Central Library (Grace Schmidt Room)
Converts 8mm and Super 8 movies into MPEG-4 (MP4) digital movie files at 1080p
Frame-by-frame digitizing to ensure high-quality conversion
Maximum reel size 9”

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