If you’ve got vintage photo albums lying around and want to rescue snapshots without damaging them, we’ve got you covered! With a little patience and clever tricks, you can preserve those memories and then get everything digitized.

11 Photo Removal Tips From Sticky (Glued) Photo Albums:

• Gloves: Slip on clean, lint-free cotton gloves to keep those oils and dirt away from your precious photos.

• Gentle Pressure: Apply a gentle touch to lift the edges of the photo from the album page, avoiding any sudden movements.

• Nylon String: Slide a piece of nylon string under the corner of the photo and gently tug to peel it away from the adhesive.

• For Sticky Magnetic Albums: Make copies with your smartphone before diving in to safeguard the brittle snapshots of any precious writing on the backs.

• Lift a Corner: Start with a less significant photo to test if it peels easily. If it does, gently peel away the rest, but take your time, as not all photos may cooperate.

• Dental Floss Method: Glide unwaxed dental floss between the photo and album page using a gentle sawing motion until it slides smoothly.

• Freezer Trick: Pop the album or just a page into the freezer for a brief stint to make the adhesive brittle for easier removal.

• Metal Spatula: Slide a thin metal spatula under the photo and heat it gently with a blow dryer to loosen the adhesive without damaging the print.

• Un-du Adhesive Remover: Consider using Un-du adhesive remover with its special tool to release the photos safely, but be cautious not to get it on the images themselves. Un-Du® Original Sticker, Tape, Label, and Self-adhesive Remover.

• Don’t Force It: If photos resist removal, don’t push it.

• After Removal: insert acid-free tissue between pages to prevent further damage and deterioration.

Remember, take it slow, experiment with less valuable photos first, and seek advice from a professional photo archivist like ScanMyPhotos if in doubt.