Digitization of 35mm film negatives, slides, and transparency
Most of us have age-old collections of original 35 mm film negatives of photographs clicked at various ceremonies like marriage receptions, honeymoon tours, retirement functions, and other programs. We always wanted those negatives to be converted into jpeg image files or regular digital files, which can be conveniently used for sharing on WhatsApp or social media like Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Is there a service available for converting 35 mm film negatives into jpeg (usable image) digital files?
Yes. Pujasoft Technologies, located at the following address, provides the “Film Negative to Digital JPEG File Conversion” service:
Pujasoft Technologies, 107, Pala Building, Empire Industrial Centrum, Ambernath-Badlapur Road, Ambernath West, Dist: Thane (Maharashtra), PIN 421505.
WhatsApp : 9987642793.
How do I avail of the service?
With a prior phone appointment, you need to reach the above address and submit your film negatives to Pujasoft staff for processing. They take up the job immediately and forward the converted JPEG image files to your email address and WhatsApp number within 60 minutes. It’s a real one-hour service. You get your film back immediately after that. The whole process is completed quickly, within 60 minutes.
What are the charges and rates for the service?
It’s ₹ 30 per 35 mm negative. For 30 such negatives or slides, it’s ₹900 + GST at 18% (₹162) = ₹ 1062. You get the tax invoice for your payment.
Is the service available on Sunday?
You can get a Sunday appointment.
What is the timing during which the service appointment can be sought?
10.00 am to 03.00 pm
How to reach?
– You can reach Pujasoft’s Lab at the above-mentioned Ambernath address either by road or by local railway train.
– By road, an Ola or Uber taxi can drop you directly at the Ambernath location from any point in Mumbai or Thane. Simply choose “Empire Industrial Centrum, Ambernath” as your destination, and you are done.
– If you bring your own vehicle, you can locate “Empire Industrial Centrum (Ambernath)” on Google Maps and follow the route. If the traffic is normal, you can reach Ambernath from Mumbai (Dadar) within approximately 75 minutes. There’s enough parking space at the Empire Industrial Centrum.
– For the railway route, take the Badlapur/Karjat local train on the Central Railway and get off at the Badlapur railway station.
– Come to Badlapur’s west side and take an autorickshaw to the Empire Industrial Centrum. There’s a rickshaw stand just opposite Badlapur station. You can take a rickshaw either on a “sharing” basis (₹ 20 per seat) or use a full rickshaw (₹ 70–80) to reach Empire Industrial Centrum within approximately 10–12 minutes. Please be specific about “Empire Industrial Centrum,” as there’s also an Empire Housing complex adjacent to it. Do not get down at the housing complex, as you will have to walk a few steps more.
– Empire Industrial Centrum is an industrial estate complex with three different buildings. The “Pala Building” is the middle (No. 2) building. Pujasoft Technologies is situated on the first floor of the Pala Building in Unit/Gala No. 107.