VHS/S-VHS & VHS-C
Classic home video transfers for family recordings, camcorder footage, and older tapes that need a clean digital copy.
Our formats
Transfer services for every major media format.
Video
Home video transfers
8mm, Hi8 & Digital8
Companion formats often used by camcorders and personal collections, transferred with careful stabilization and file preparation.
MiniDV & HDV
Ideal for preserving smaller digital tapes and older recorded footage with a focus on clean output and organized digital delivery.
Betamax & other analog formats
Includes older consumer and archival tape systems that may need careful playback and format-specific handling.
Overseas
PAL / SECAM transfers
We support overseas video and archival media from PAL and SECAM systems, including tapes that were recorded outside North America. These transfers often require format-aware playback and conversion to a watchable North American or digital standard.
VHS/S-SVHS & VHS-C
For customers converting imported or overseas tapes into digital files that can be easily watched and shared online.
8mm & Hi8 & Digital 8
Camcorder footage from international formats often benefits from frame-aware conversion and careful post-transfer cleanup.
MiniDV and HDV
We can handle projects recorded in non-North American standards with tailored delivery workflows and restoration support.
Broadcast
North American broadcast transfers
Betacam SP
Professional broadcast tape transfers for legacy archival footage and institutional or personal collections.
Betacam SX
Compressed digital component tape workflows handled carefully to preserve quality and maintain archive value.
U-matic & U-matic SP
Older studio and educational media often require careful playback, cleanup, and delivery to modern digital formats.
D2
Archival broadcast tape digitization for projects where preserving original content accurately matters most.
Overseas
PAL / SECAM broadcast transfers
Broadcast clients with overseas recordings or multinational archives can request a custom quote for PAL/SECAM format migration, playback troubleshooting, and digital preservation work.
International broadcast footages
Support for PAL/SECAM broadcast tapes, duplicated recordings, and older foreign production media.
Archival restoration
Projects needing careful handling, quality checking, and file preparation for archive or final delivery.
Film
8mm & Super 8 film transfers
Film transfer is priced at 20 cents per foot. Add 5 cents for sound on Super 8 film. This service is ideal for preserving family films, home movies, and personal footage that needs careful handling and digitization.
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8mm
Classic home movie reels transferred to a clean digital file with careful frame handling and quality review.
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Super 8
Sound-capable film transfers with careful frame handling and restoration for the best possible final result.
Tape care
Cleaning & repair services
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Tape cleaning
If a tape has mold or visible contamination, we use the VHS is Life custom tape cleaner to safely clean the tape before transfer.
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Tape repair
If a tape needs repair to prevent further damage during playback, we can address the issue before the transfer begins.
Audio
Audio media digitization
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Cassette Tape
Analog cassette transfer for personal recordings, mixtapes, and spoken audio collections.
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Vinyl
High-quality vinyl capture for records and cherished music collections.
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Reel to Reel
Archival reel transfers for studio, personal, and broadcast recordings.
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DAT
Clean digitization of digital audio tape recordings.
Photo
Film scans & photo digitization
| Type | Details |
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| Print scans | 4x6, 5x7, 8x10 and other standard print sizes |
| Slides | 35mm slides and related film-based photo formats |
| Negatives | 35mm and medium format negatives |
| Digital file delivery | TIFF, JPG, or RAW delivery depending on the project |
Mail-in service
Need a quote for your collection?
We offer mail-in digitizing for customers across Canada and can review single-item and multi-tape projects with clear pricing and straightforward communication.
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