It's just like dropping off film at a Fotomat, except customers never leave their computers. They just send these companies digital image files over the Internet. They also let users create online photo albums, from which friends and relatives can order prints. Instead of running to the photo lab to drop off and pick up prints, customers can order from their computers. Instead of printing every picture on a roll of film, they can look at their digital files and pick which ones to keep.
Companies offering digital photofinishing services have a large market to conquer.
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