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+The value of documents used as sources in FamilySearch Family Tree or saved elsewhere can be enhanced by editing.
+Documents may be scanned from microfilm or from originals. Also documents may be downloaded from archives and other online sources.
+When working with scanned documents, be sure to consider the following:
+*The legal rights one has for using a particular image (especially images coming from online archives).
+*Privacy concerns of living people.
+=== Scanning from originals or microfilm ===
+When one creates a digital image from an original document or from microfilm:
+*Scan paper documents at a resolution of at least 300DPI.
+*Scan microfilm at 600DPI. The machine defaults at the Family History Library are 300DPI and should be changed to 600.
+*Using lower resolutions causes images to pixelate making reading, translation, and interpretation difficult.
+*Attempt to get the best contrast and focus that the scanner is capable of.
+*Large documents may require using a camera. In this case, use as high a resolution camera as available, a tripod to keep the camera steady, and use ambient or side-lighting so that there is no visible glare on the document.
+=== Adjust scanned image quality in a photo editor ===