Many people have had this experience: the photos that were developed with great difficulty turned yellow and faded after being stored for a long time.
In fact, it is not difficult to solve this problem. You only need to use one thing - laminating film.
What is laminating film?
Laminating film is a transparent document protective film used to wrap paper or photos to prevent moisture and damage.
Why do photos turn yellow?
The reasons for yellowing photos are actually very common, such as:
The oxygen and water vapor in the air have an oxidizing effect on photos
Light, dust, and oil stains will also slowly discolor the photos
A humid environment is more likely to make photos moldy and brittle
How can laminating film protect photos?
✅ 1. Isolate air and moisture
The laminating film seals the four sides of the photo, which can greatly reduce the contact with air and moisture, and effectively slow down oxidation and mold.
✅ 2. Prevent scratches and dirt
The sealed photos are stronger, not afraid of scratches and dirt, and not afraid of sweat and oil stains on the hands damaging the photos.
✅ 3. Light protection
Laminating film has a certain UV resistance and is not easy to fade even if placed in light for a long time.
Which photos need to be laminated?
All photos you want to keep for a long time need to be laminated, such as:
Wedding photos, parent-child photos, family photos
Graduation photos, travel photos, growth records
Old photos, retro photos
Promotional photos for display, artistic photos, etc.
Using laminating film to protect photos can not only prevent yellowing, moisture and scratching, but also make the photos smoother and look more textured.