Why do pictures fade away?
Photo prints, slides, and negatives are made by using chemicals and chemical dyes that are sensitive to light, moisture, and changes in temperature. Over time, these chemicals degrade and the image starts fading away, turning yellow, and developing cracks. Back to the top How can I save my pictures from fading away? The best way to prevent pictures from fading away is to convert them into digital pictures. Digital pictures are saved on a memory card, CD, DVD, or computer hard drive as a series of numbers that describe the original image, therefore they will not change or deteriorate over time. Please see How to protect and enjoy your pictures to learn more. Please see our Simple guide to preserve and enjoy your pictures for useful tips to protect and enjoy your cherished memories. Back to the top What are digital pictures? Similar to the dots that make up the image on a TV screen, digital pictures are made up of tiny square dots called pixels. Each pixel has a specific color and usuall
