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What happens after you place an order?
What happens after you place an order?
- You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to organize, label, and ship your film reels to us. If you ordered a shipping label, it will be included in the email.
- We’ll digitize your film reels and keep you updated via email every step of the way. Processing typically takes about 2-3 weeks from when your order is received.
- Finally, you’ll receive an email with cloud access to view your videos online. We will let you know when your film reels 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.
Accepted Formats
Accepted Formats
Most common types: 8 mm film, Super 8 film, 16 mm film
More reel types: 3” Film Reel , 4” Film Reel , 5” Film Reel , 6” Film Reel , 7” Film Reel , 8” Film Reel , 10” Film Reel
How Digitization Works?
How Digitization Works?
Many people ask how we digitize film reels. The short answer is that we use a semi-automated process with professional, industrial-grade equipment—not something you can easily replicate with a device or software at home. This ensures high-quality results and allows us to handle even large orders on time.
The process is semi-automated because the first step involves our team manually inspecting and, when needed, repairing issues like broken ribbons.
Our digitization services go beyond just transferring footage. We offer advanced color enhancement and scratch reduction for improved visual quality. For video content, we use AI-driven techniques to automatically create short reels and action shot highlights, so you can easily share the best moments without spending hours editing.
File Format & Quality
File Format & Quality
The Capture 100% Guarantee
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.
Film Transfer Services
Select and Add Film Reels
Select and Add Film Reels
Reel Size
Quantity
3" Film Reel
|50 feet
4" Film Reel
|100 feet
5" Film Reel
|200 feet
6" Film Reel
|300 feet
7" Film Reel
|400 feet
8" Film Reel
|600 feet
10" Film Reel
|800 feet
Add USB, DVD & Output Options NEW!
Add USB, DVD & Output Options NEW!
NEW! Enhanced Content
USB for the Entire Order
DVD for Film
DVD Options
Theme
Tell us about your memories
Film 1
Cost to Convert Film to Digital
Pricing is based on the amount of video content successfully processed.
We price our film transfer service by the length of the film, starting at $29.98 for the first 100 feet of film and $0.26 per foot of film after the initial 100 feet.
In addition, our service includes cleaning, splicing, and scratch reduction as necessary, which ensures your original copies and the memories they contain are secure and protected.
Upgrade to Enhanced Content for $8.99
Get a USB copy 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.
Upgrade to Enhanced Content for $8.99
Our DVDs are priced at $7.49 per transfer, regardless of the amount of footage.
To get additional copies for sharing, simply add multiple DVD orders above.
NEW! Upgrade to Enhanced Content
NEW! Upgrade to Enhanced Content
- Intelligent Snapshots: Automatically extracted still images of key moments from your video using our proprietary algorithm.
- Highlight Reel: A professionally curated video showcasing the best moments from your full-length movie.
What's Included in Our Film to Digital Conversion Services?
- Downloadable digital video
- USB & DVD if you ordered these
- 90-day backup
- Quality guarantee
- Auto-Save to Google Photos (optional)
Film transfers are captured at 720 x 480 pixels. Our guaranteed service includes original audio, cleaning, splicing, enhanced colors, and scratch reduction as needed.
- You won’t be charged for unsuccessful transfer.
- If the number of the digitized feet differs from your original order, you will be notified via email with a revised charge or refund amount.
How Does the Film Transfer Process Work?
Digitize your Film in less than 30 days in only 3 steps:
Create your order. Then, gather your film reels and any additional information you want to provide.
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 film reels along with your originals.
What Formats of Film Reels Are Accepted?
More About Our Data Security and Privacy To Safeguard Your Film Reels
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 90-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 Film Reels for Shipping
Let us know what we're digitizing, so we can accurately title and organize your files.
Providing the date of your film reels allows us to put them in chronological order for easy future viewing.
Label your film reels 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 film conversion option comes with smart chapters, highlight videos, and personalized titles and themes for your enjoyment and organization.
Frequently Asked Questions About Film Transfer
- 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.
We can convert 8 mm film, Super 8 mm film, and 16 mm film into digital format.
Both Super 8 and 8mm films are 8 millimeters in width, but Super 8 film offers a sharper image with high-definition and audio capability, which is why it used to be a prime choice for Hollywood filmmakers. 16mm film offers double the width, which means it allows for more detail.
The easiest option is to hold up the film in front of a light source and use a magnifying glass to view film reels, but that is impractical, especially if you want to share your memories with others. Another option is to use a vintage film editor to illuminate and view the film reels. However, the best option is to digitize your film for easy viewing on your DVD player, computer, hard drive, iPad, tablet, or smartphone.
In addition to film, Capture can digitize videotapes including VHS tapes, VHS-C, S-VHS, S-VHS-C, Betamax tapes, DVCAM, MiniDV, DVC, Video8, Digital8, and Hi-8 cassettes. We can also convert loose photos, photo albums, slides, and negatives as well as digital media like data CDs, DVDs, USBs, and memory cards.
What Other Formats of Film Reels Can You Convert?
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8mm Film to Digital
Convert Your Old 8mm Film to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More! We can digitize 8mm film and Super 8mm...
$29.98
8mm Film to Digital
Convert Your Old 8mm Film to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More! We can digitize 8mm film and Super 8mm...
Regular price$29.98
16mm to Digital
Convert Your Old 16mm Film to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More! We price our 16mm film to digital services...
$29.98
16mm to Digital
Convert Your Old 16mm Film to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More! We price our 16mm film to digital services...
Regular price$29.98
Super 8 to Digital
We digitize videotapes to the latest digital formats for you to share with others.
$29.98
Super 8 to Digital
We digitize videotapes to the latest digital formats for you to share with others.
Regular price$29.98
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