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What happens after you place an order?

  1. You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to organize, label, and ship your CDs to us. If you ordered a shipping label, it will be included in the email.
  2. We’ll digitize your CDs and keep you updated via email every step of the way. Processing typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
  3. Finally, you’ll receive an email with cloud access to view your videos/photos online. We'll let you know when your CDs are on their way back to you, including shipment tracking information. If you ordered a USB or DVD, those will be included in the shipment as well.
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File Format & Quality

Our digital scanning service produces MP4 video files of a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 and JPEG image files.

Note: images greater than 36 megapixels will not be transferred.

The Capture 100% Guarantee

To ensure your digital copies are of the best quality, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the outcome of your order, we will happily reprocess it for you at no cost, within 60 days.

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We can help with any questions you may have or give you step-by-step instructions on how to start your order.

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CD & VCD to Digital Conversion Services

Convert Your Old CDs & VCDs to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More!
Our digital conversion service turns your CDs into downloadable digital format to ensure your family memories last forever. You have the option to add additional outputs in the form of a USB or DVDs to share with others easily.

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USB for the Entire Order

$16.49

DVD for Digital Media

$6.99

DVD Options

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Music

  • Downloadable digital content
  • 60-day backup
  • Quality guarantee
  • Auto-Save to Google Photos (optional)
  • You won’t be charged for unsuccessful transfer.
  • If the converted content amount differs from your original order, you will be notified via email with a revised charge or refund amount.
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Cost to Convert Old CD to Digital

Pricing is based on the amount of video content successfully processed. 

We price our CD transfer services by the length of the home movie footage with pricing starting at $29.98 for the first 90 minutes. Then, we can digitize each additional set of 90 minutes for $29.98.

If your CD memories are longer than what you originally paid for, our friendly customer service team will contact you via email to confirm what to transfer.

Get a USB Combo Drive of your entire order for just $16.49, and there's no need to purchase additional USBs for more content like photo prints or videotapes unless you want extra copies. View your content on any desktop or mobile device.

Our DVDs are priced at $6.99 per disc per device, and can hold up to 90 minutes of digital video or 771 digital images.

The total cost for DVDs will depend on the total content you want to digitize.

To get additional copies for sharing, simply add multiple DVD orders above.

GET A FREE INSTANT QUOTE NOW!

Overwhelmed with the amount of tapes, photos, or film reels you have and wondering what your order will look like? Get a free quote within minutes for peace of mind.

Why Choose Capture for Converting Your Old CD?

Can one company really offer all of this? We're here to prove it to you. 

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

We’ve backed Costco’s money-back guarantee for more than 15 years. If you’re unhappy with your digital copy, we’ll reprocess it for free.

State-of-the-Art Tracking and Security

We know exactly where every piece of media is, through which hand, in which box, every step of the way.

The Fastest Turnaround Time

Receive your cherished digital copy in less than 30 days including shipping time (as opposed to the industry standard of 10 to 12 weeks), without extra charges or fees.

Trusted by Top Retail Brands

Exclusive partnerships with major brands like Costco, Walmart, Google Photos, CVS, and Sam’s Club.

Unmatched Technical Advantage

The ability to digitize photos without removing them from albums.

Auto integration with Google Photos

API integration to allow automatic transfer to your library. We also help iCloud users to upload media to their accounts.

Sensitive Information Protection

Our secure Memory Cloud storage system guarantees only customers have access to their memories.

Complimentary Backup

We offer a complimentary 60-day backup of your digitized media, giving you extra peace of mind.

Quality Care

Know your original format home movies are in good hands because we take the utmost care while creating the highest quality digital replicas guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Media Repairs

We repair and clean your original media when we digitize videotapes. We can fix damage including broken cases, mild ribbon damage, and clean mold off of a videotape.

What's Included in Our CD to Digital Conversion Services?

  • Downloadable digital video
  • USB & DVD if you ordered these
  • 60-day backup
  • Quality guarantee
  • Videotape repair and case replacement (if needed)
  • Auto-Save to Google Photos (optional)

Video transfers preserve the quality of your footage as it appears on the tape.

The digital file will typically be captured at 720 x 480 (same as MiniDV), which is higher than VHS resolution estimated at 333 x 480.

  • You won’t be charged for unsuccessful transfer.
  • You won’t be charged for empty videotapes.

How Does the CD Transfer Process Work?

Digitize DVD in less than 30 days in only 3 steps:

Create your order. Then, gather your CDs and home movies that you would like to digitize.
Prepare your media to be shipped by packing it safely. You can add a pre-paid shipping label to your order or use your own shipping option to mail your media.
After we assess your items, you will review an invoice. Once you approve it, we'll begin digitizing your memories. Within 4 weeks, you'll receive high-quality digital versions of your VHS tapes along with your originals.

What Formats of Digital Device Are Accepted?

Our digital device transfer service can convert your analog media, including:

Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media (SM), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Compact Flash (CF), xD-Picture Card, CD and DVD

More About Our Data Security and Privacy To Safeguard Your CD

Your memories are in good hands because we take every precaution to ensure every moment is safe.

We provide 24/7 monitoring, advanced tracking, and state-of-the-art security to protect your memories from the moment they arrive until they are shipped back to you.

You can check the processing status throughout the entire transfer with regular email notifications, so you know your precious memories are in good hands.

Plus, our friendly customer service experts are here to help if you have any questions.

Every memory processed by our video conversion service is safeguarded with a 60-day back-up stored in your complimentary MemoryCloud account.

We use secure cloud storage to ensure only you have access to your memories.

Organizing Your CDs for Shipping

Let us know what we're digitizing, so we can accurately title and organize your files.

Providing the date of your DVDs allows us to put them in chronological order for easy future viewing.

Label your CDs before sending them to us to make organizing your memories a breeze.

Click “Tell us about your memories” area to provide any personal details you want us to include in the digital copies, such as titles, years, and places.

We offer the option to auto-save digital files to your Google Photos Library for easy organization by location and time on your smartphone, tablet, or other device.

Plus, our digital devices conversion option comes with smart chapters, highlight videos, and personalized titles and themes for your enjoyment and organization.

Frequently Asked Questions About CD Conversion

Once you’ve created your order, we’ll guide you through shipping your items to us via email. Here's what you can expect:
  • Packaging: Securely pack your items in a box. We recommend using bubble wrap or other protective packing materials for added safety.
  • Shipping: We provide instructions on how to ship your package, ensuring it arrives safely at our digitization center.
  • Receipt Confirmation: Upon receiving your items, we’ll send a confirmation email, signaling the start of the digitization process.
  • Order Progress: We’ll keep you updated every step of the way after we receive your memories. You’ll receive periodic emails about your order so you can monitor their journey with us and back to you.

All orders include a Digital Download in MemoryCloud, which is best suited for viewing on computers, smartphones, or iPads/tablets, providing easy access without the need for physical media.

You then have the option to add on a physical output:

  • USBs: Perfect for physical backup, versatile gifting, and compatibility with devices like computers, laptops, and smart TVs.
  • DVDs: Ideal for traditional gifts, particularly for recipients with DVD players or game consoles.
After digitization, we'll send you a final invoice detailing the total cost. Upon payment, you'll receive access to your digital memories. Your original items will be shipped back to you with care, completing the preservation of your treasured moments. If you decide to not go through with your transfer after receiving the invoice we will ship your memories back to you and the transaction will be complete.
We take the security of your memories very seriously. Our instructions include safe packing methods, and to use reliable shipping carriers with tracking services. For added peace of mind, we recommend choosing a shipping option with insurance.
If you have a CD drive on your computer, you can use software or apps to transfer the files over. However, these programs are often targeted at tech-savvy customers, can be time-consuming, and may result in a loss of quality.
To transfer the files on your CDs to a USB thumb drive, you will first have to rip music, videos, and photos onto your computer or hard drive. Then, you can transfer them to the USB. This is a time-consuming process, especially if you have many CDs to convert.
Many CD ripping programs will automatically convert the audio files on your compact discs into MP3 files. It is important to note that this process may result in a loss of quality due to compression.
We do not convert music files, but we will transfer your home movies complete with high-quality audio when we convert CDs to digital format.
To transfer your collection of home movies and family photos from CD format to a digital copy, you could spend anywhere from 3 minutes to an hour or more per CD. If you have dozens of CDs, you could end up spending several days converting them into digital format. Capture can complete the entire process for you and return your compact discs and digitized copies in less than 30 days.
Yes, major retailers like Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, and CVS use Capture’s parent company to transfer data CDs to digital format, so you can expect the same high-quality service.