On the other hand, if you have boxes of photographs and need them scanning quickly, and ADF scanner (auto-document feed) will be better suited to you. If you have time to scan each photograph individually and want to pick up the highest detail, a flatbed scanner would better suit your needs. In truth, all scanners with a resolution of 600dpi will be able to scan standard 6x4' photographs. We get asked all the time, 'what is the best scanner for scanning my photos?'.