Digital memories- the ideal gift

One of the most precious things to us humans is our memories. As we go on with our lives, we collect countless memories that we like to remember fondly. But there are only so many memories our brain can remember, which necessitates the need for saving them. And what better way to save memories than digitizing them?

What makes digital memories the ideal gift is their longevity, organization, and flexibility. Unlike printed photos and slides which get damaged over the years, digital memories don’t lose their allure. There are also a lot of ways to make a digital memory book, which only adds to its attraction. 

Let’s take a look at what makes digital memories such good gifts and how you can make a perfect one for your loved ones.

Why are digital memories such perfect gifts?

When we were little, our parents took photos of the day we were born, our first birthday, and our first day at school, sent us letters when we were away, and captured our precious moments in the video. This way of preserving memories isn’t confined to us only, as they also had their wedding photos and various other memories from their lives. 

As people get older, they tend to commemorate memories of days long past. One of the most common ways to do this is to look at various photos and other stuff which reminds them of those memories. But as time goes on, these pieces of paper also start to fall apart and fade away, which is a big deal to our elders as some of them only have these as memories of people they have lost along the way.

To ensure that memories live on without any risk of being damaged, digital memories play a big part. There are memory books that can be the perfect gift to someone who holds their memories quite dear to them. You can scan various photos, letters, and other documents to digitize them and organize them to create a top-quality memory album.

Once these memories are digitized, they run no risk of being lost again, which makes it all the more worthwhile. This availability makes digital memories a perfect gift. Also, what makes it stand out from regular memory books is that you can make a slideshow with all these memorabilia and add songs etc to them to make them even more memorable.

What is included in digital memory?

There is a common idea among people that the only thing you can include in a digital memory book are photos. But in reality, digital memory is far more versatile and flexible than that.  Digital memories consist of:

• Photos
• Letters
• Drawings
• Videos

How to make digital memory books

There are a lot of ways to make a digital memory book, as it is not limited to photos only. Here are a few simple steps you can follow to gift your loved ones a perfect digital memory book:

1. Selecting the memories

The most important part of making a digital memory book is to know which ones you want the most. Go through every photo, letter, and other items, and select the ones you want to be in the memory book. Find a balance between too many items and too few.

Also, keep the quality of the photos in mind. Any photo where virtually everybody is unrecognizable won’t do much to remind fond memories of the past. Similarly, if the photo is too big, it won’t fit on the slide. So try to select photos that fit the slide and are at least somewhat recognizable. 

2. Scanning the memories

You can’t physically put the memorabilia into a digital memory book. So what should you do? You have to scan every photo and/or document and then put these digitized versions into your memory book. You can also edit these after scanning, which will make things even better. 

3. Selecting the correct tools

Once you are done sorting through your memories and choosing which ones to put in the memory book, you now have to select a tool that suits you the best.

You can either use regular free tools like PowerPoint to create a digital memory book or there are other paid alternatives out there that provide better service. 

4. Choosing a design

After the issue of choosing a perfect tool is resolved, you now have to choose a design that suits the theme of your memory book the most. Keep it as simple as possible. There are a lot of themes you can choose from, all of which correspond to a certain event, like birthdays, weddings, etc.

5. Creating the memory book

Now it’s time to create your memory book. Create a slideshow or an album using the tool you have just chosen. You can also add text and music to the slideshow to make it even better. Especially texts help you to commemorate the events even better.

Why should you make a digital memory book?

There are a lot of benefits to making a digital memory book. These are:

• Always available
• Flexible
• Stylish
• Makes organizing photos easier
• Stress-free
• Shareable

Final Words

In this age of technology, digital memories are the ideal gift. They not only organize the photos properly but also are created in a way that makes reminiscing about the good old days a fun experience. So if you want to make one for either yourself or your loved ones, follow the steps mentioned above and create a digital memory book that will last in people’s minds for a long time. 

FAQ

1. What is the best software to make digital memory books?

There is a lot of software that makes digital memory books to be given as gifts. Some of these are:

• FlipHTML5
• Mixbook
• Smiley Hippo
• Customize
• Canva
• Pixieset
• Presto photo
• Slidely

2. How can I create a memory book online for free?

Canva is one of the tools that enable you to make a free digital memory book online. Not only is this tool very easy to use, but you will also get a lot of templates from which you can choose the one that suits you the most.