How to Geek: “Photography has undergone immense changes over the last few decades, and as a result, you probably have a family photo collection in a variety of formats. More recent photos and videos are stored digitally on your devices or in the cloud, while older ones could be stashed away as printed photos, scrapbooks, or even film negatives and slides. If all or part of a photo collection is made up of film negatives, it can be hard to take a casual trip down memory lane or share images with others. Luckily, there’s a way to use your smartphone to scan film negatives, turning them into digital images that can be freely edited, shared, or backed up in the cloud. Whether you’re still shooting on film (the nostalgia factor is bringing 35mm film cameras back) or are working with old family archives, various free apps can help convert negatives into digital photos. They all work basically the same way, but the one I used was FilmBox because of its popularity and support for both iOS and Android. As someone taking on the task of preserving my family’s photo collection and getting into the world of half-frame film photography in 2025, I was surprised to find FilmBox surpassed my expectations..”