Make old memories, new ones
Video Tape & 8mm Film Transfer Service
Since 2002 we have turned family tapes, film reels and slides into files you can watch and share. Mail your box from anywhere in the US. We do every transfer ourselves, and your tapes never go to another lab.
Why families trust us with their tapes
A tape or a reel of film is often the only copy of a wedding, a first birthday, or a grandparent's voice. Here is how we treat it.
Done in our own office
Your tapes stay with us from the day they arrive to the day they go home. We never send them to another company to be converted.
Cleaned up, not just copied
We edit, color-correct and upscale the video, so it looks as good as the original tape allows.
Files the whole family can open
Every order comes with a shared Google Drive folder you can download for 90 days. Add a USB drive or DVDs for anyone who wants something to hold.
Real people since 2002
Mike Tarantino started this service in 2002 inside his frame shop. Melinda Fowler leads the transfer work today.
What we transfer
Pick the format you have. Each page lists what we accept and what it costs.
VHS and camcorder tapes
VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Video8, Digital8 and MiniDV tapes, plus Mini DVD discs.
From $20
8mm and Super 8 film
Home movie reels in three sizes, priced by the reel.
From $20
Slides and photo prints
35mm slides and family prints, priced per scan.
From $0.50
How your order works
Step 1 of 4
Place your order
Tell us what you have and pay a 50% deposit on the estimate. You get an order number and a slip to put in the box.
Step 2 of 4
Send it or drop it off
Mail your box to us with tracking, or drop it off at one of our local spots.
Step 3 of 4
We count and confirm
We count everything when it arrives and email you the real total. You pay the balance when your order is done.
Step 4 of 4
Your memories come back
About 2 weeks after your box arrives, your files land in a shared Google Drive folder and your originals head home.
How you get your memories back
Every order includes a Google Drive folder you can download for 90 days. Add a USB drive, or a DVD with background music and chapters, when you want something to give as a gift.
| How you get your files | |
|---|---|
| Google Drive downloadShared folder you can download for 90 days | Included |
| USB driveYour files on a USB thumb drive | $15 per drive |
| DVDWith background music and chapters | $15 per disc |
| Getting your originals back | |
| Ship it back to meUSPS Priority Mail with tracking | $25 per order |
Questions families ask us
How long does a video transfer take?
About 2 weeks after your box arrives. We count your items first and email you the total, so you know the price before we start.
How much does it cost to convert VHS to digital?
Each tape is one flat price, listed on our prices page. You pay a 50% deposit when you order and the rest when your order is done.
Is it safe to mail my tapes?
Pack them snugly in a sturdy box and use a shipping service with tracking. If you live near one of our drop-off spots, you can skip the mail.
Will my old tapes look like HD video?
They will look better, not brand new. We color-correct and upscale every video, but a VHS tape holds far less detail than a phone video does today.
What do I get back?
A shared Google Drive folder with your files, ready to download for 90 days, plus all of your original tapes, film and photos. USB drives and DVDs are optional.
Which formats do you take?
VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Video8, Digital8 and MiniDV tapes, Mini DVD discs, 8mm and Super 8 film, 35mm slides and photo prints. We do not take Beta tapes or audio cassettes.
Your family's history is waiting in a box
Preserving family history connects new generations to generations that paved the way. Make old memories, new ones by sharing your history.