Pocatello Idaho FamilySearch Center/Scanning Equipment

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Pocatello FamilySearch Center Scanning Room

Pocatello FamilySearch Center Kodak Picture Station Pocatello FamilySearch Center Epson Scanner and Other Conversion Equipment



The Pocatello FamilySearch Center offers a wide variety of equipment to help with your scanning, audio and media needs. Scan your documents, slides, or photos to digital format. Convert your VHS and 8mm to digital format.

Our staff is trained to help you on this equipment as needed. Don't forget to bring your flash drive when you come.

Two-hour access to a given piece of equipment is available on a first come, first served basis. More extended use is available by appointment or during our evening and weekend hours.

Preparing for your visit


We have a few tips about using the center's equipment.

  • Bring a flash drive to put your digital files on after scanning them
  • Face all photos the same way when using the rapid scanner
  • Have your slides in order and labeled.
  • Bring an external hard drive if you have a lot of film to convert. The files will be big.

Available Equipment


The following equipment (see images and specs) is available for reservation:

  • Epson Photo/Slide/Negative Scanner/Documents
  • Kodak PS80 Photo Scanner with Flatbed Scanner (2 of these)
  • VHS to MPG Conversion
  • Wolverine 8mm Converter
  • Computer with drives to transfer data from 5 1/4" and 3 1/2" floppy disks onto your flash drive.