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Preserving Photo Tips
How to keep your photo memories from fading
Share your tips about preserving printed photos for generations to come. We've started you off with a few of our favorite tricks, but now it's your turn.
 | Use archival-quality materials Archival-quality albums and accessories are designed to be chemically inert, which means your pictures won't dissolve, fade or deteriorate. Look for photo pages that are acid- and lignin-free. Use photo corners instead of harmful adhesives. And use page protectors and pocket corners but beware of ones that contain PVC (polyvinyl chloride). | |
 | Choose a great album Photo albums keep your photos protected and allow family and friends to enjoy the memories. Choose albums that you will display proudly. Try looking through an album, before you buy it, to be sure the pages turn comfortably. Finally, don't over-stuff an album -- your photos might get damaged or lost. | |
 | Where do you keep your photos? The most convenient place for a cache of photos (such as a basement or attic) is often the worst place to store them. It's best to store photos in a cool, dry, dark place that's safe from threats such as pet damage and flooding. A closet, chest, or cabinet (with the prints in a box that controls light and air exposure) offers the best solution. For heirloom pictures, consider a fireproof box. | |
 | Safely hung on the wall One of the biggest causes of photo fading is light. If you frame your pictures, hang them out of direct sunlight. If that's unavoidable, try rotating prints occasionally or using frames with anti-UV glass. This type of frame can often be found at photo stores and frame shops. |
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