Video archiving services
Your home videos, rescued and preserved
From VHS tapes in a closet to 8mm film reels in a box, we convert every format into crisp digital files you can watch, share, and keep for generations — handled personally, not shipped to a warehouse.
Formats we convert
If it played on a screen, we can digitize it
We work with virtually every consumer video format ever made. Not sure what you have? Bring it in — we'll identify it for you.
VHS
The most common home video format from the 1970s–2000s. Standard VHS and VHS-C (compact cassette) both accepted.
Betamax
Sony's competing format from the same era. Often higher quality than VHS — worth preserving.
Digital8, Hi8 & Video8
Compact camcorder tapes popular in the late 1980s and 1990s. Hi8 offered improved resolution over standard Video8.
MiniDV
Digital camcorder tapes from the late 1990s–2000s. Already digital, but the tapes still degrade and players are increasingly rare.
8mm, Super 8 & 16mm Film
Classic film reels from the 1950s–1970s. Frame-by-frame transfer preserves the warmth and grain of the original footage. We handle both silent and sound reels.
CD & DVD ROM/RAM Cleanup
Videos that have already been digitized to CD/DVD format but need that extra AI high-quality cleanup.
What we offer
More than just copying — real preservation
Digitization
We play back your original tape or film and capture it in real time to a high-quality digital file (MP4 or AVI). Every tape is cleaned and inspected before playback.
$10 for 1 hour or less · $15 per 2-hour tape
Bulk discounts available for 10+ tapes
AI Enhancement
Using AI-powered tools, we can reduce noise, correct color, sharpen detail, and stabilize shaky footage — bringing new life to old recordings without altering the original feel.
From $10 add-on per 2-hour tape
Standard AI denoise · Custom enhancement quoted separately
Storage & Delivery
Receive your files however works best for you — downloaded from cloud storage, streamed via a private YouTube link, or copied to a USB hard drive you can keep.
Cloud delivery often free · USB drive from $100 (or supply your own)
External drive size determines cost
Specialized Handling
Tapes that have been stored in humid conditions can develop mold or sticky-shed syndrome. We treat affected tapes before digitization to maximize playback quality and prevent damage to our equipment.
From $10 add-on per tape
Fee varies based on condition and treatment required
Digitizing is just the start
See what a cleanup actually looks like
Raw tape transfers often carry film grain, color drift, and flickering. Our AI enhancement pass corrects color, reduces noise, and stabilizes the image — so the final file looks the way the moment was meant to be remembered.
Raw tape transfer
This is a MiniDV original transfer example. Take notice of the tree, wrapping paper and wood grain.
After AI enhancement
Color corrected, noise reduced, and stabilized — ready to watch, share, or archive for another generation. Take notice of the more detailed wood grain, etc.
How it works
Simple from start to finish
Bring in your tapes
Drop off your tapes in person or ship them to us. We'll inspect each one and confirm the format and condition.
We digitize with care
Each tape is cleaned, played back on professional equipment, and captured to a high-quality digital file. We note any playback issues.
Optional enhancement
If you'd like AI color correction, noise reduction, or other improvements, we apply them after the initial capture.
Receive your files
We deliver your files via cloud link or USB hard drive — and return your original tapes safely packaged.
Not sure what condition your tapes are in?
That's the most common question we get. Tapes stored in attics, basements, or garages are often at the highest risk — but many can still be recovered with the right treatment. We inspect every tape before digitizing and let you know exactly what we find.
Even tapes with visible mold or damaged casings can often be treated and successfully digitized. We'd rather tell you it's salvageable than have you throw it away.
Ready to get started?
Not sure how many tapes you have or what condition they're in? That's okay — reach out and we'll help you figure out the best plan.