Preserving your photographs is necessary if you want to enjoy them for years to come. The best ways to preserve your pictures is by laminating them. Here’s how you can do it:

• Use a cold laminator. A cold laminator is very helpful when you need to laminate photographs. These machines don’t use heat at all, so your photographs will be beautifully laminated. Xyron makes great cold laminators that are perfect for photographs. You can just place your picture in the machine’s feed opening, crank the handle, and it will be laminated.
• Use a thermal laminator. If you have access to a thermal laminator, you can try using it. Many of these devices have cold settings so you can laminate your photograph without damaging it. Both roll and pouch laminators can process photographs. Instructions will vary depending on the machine you’re using.
• Use self-sealing laminating pouches. One of the most convenient ways to laminate your photographs is by using self-sealing laminating pouches. These pouches are easy to use: just peel away the liner, center your photograph, and seal up the pouch. If you choose to use self-sealing pouches you won’t need any special equipment, so they’re great if you’re on a budget.

Laminating your photographs is a good way to make them look great and last longer. Plus, it’s easy to do, so give it a try so you can preserve those special pictures.