Film preservation · York
Your memories.
Carefully preserved.
Cine film, videotapes, 35mm slides and negatives, and audio. Carefully transferred, ready to enjoy again.
A personal service
The recordings you value.
The attention they deserve.
An independent specialist in York, preserving family films, photographs and audio recordings for you to enjoy and share.
Cine film
Careful preparation and frame by frame scanning, with stabilisation and colour correction suited to your film.
Standard 8 · Super 8 · 9.5mm · 16mm · Polavision
About cine scanning
Film is inspected and prepared before scanning. Picture and sound options depend on the original format and condition. Ask about the best approach for your reels, including archive projects.
Videotape
Move your home videos off ageing tapes and into digital files that are easy to watch and share.
VHS · VHS-C · Video8 · Hi8 · Digital8 · MiniDV · Betamax
About video transfers
You do not need a working player. Send a photograph of the cassette if you are unsure of its format. Please tell us about damaged or mouldy tapes before arranging a transfer.
Slides & negatives
Bring your 35mm camera slides and negatives back into view, as detailed digital photographs for sharing, printing and creating a family photo book.
35mm mounted slides · Colour & black-and-white negatives
About photograph scanning
Each image is scanned individually, with care taken over orientation, cropping and natural-looking colour. Your photographs are supplied as high-quality JPEG files, and your original slides and negatives are returned.
Slide scanning starts at 70p per slide. Please ask for a quote for negatives, additional restoration or TIFF files.
Audio
Preserve the voices, music and recordings held on older audio formats, with cleanup where appropriate.
Audio cassette · MiniDisc · Reel to reel · Records
About audio transfers
Please tell us which format you have and what is recorded on it. Noise reduction can help with unwanted background sound, although results depend on the source.
Film restoration
Stabilisation, colour correction and picture cleanup, guided by the condition and character of the film.
Family films · Historic footage · Archive collections
About restoration
Restoration is assessed to suit each film. We can discuss suitable improvements and the limitations of the source before work begins.
02 / A personal approach
Your collection.
One pair of
careful hands.
Each transfer receives individual attention, from the first inspection to the final check.
8mm2Digital is an independent transfer and restoration business in York. Our work includes family recordings and historic archive film, with the same care and respect for the original throughout.
You can speak directly to the person working on your collection. We’ll discuss what you have, the result you want and the best way to get it there.
Tell us about your collection.
Describe your tapes, reels, slides or negatives, or email a few photographs. We’ll discuss the work and agree delivery or collection arrangements.
Careful transfer and checking.
Your media is checked and transferred, with the appropriate preparation and adjustments for its format.
Enjoy it all again.
Receive your original items back with your digital copies. Download your files, or choose an optional USB drive.
03 / A clear starting point
Know the price.
Plan your transfer.
A guide to the most common formats. For unusual reels, damaged media or a mixed collection, get in touch.
Cine film
| Reel length | 8mm | 9.5 / 16mm |
|---|---|---|
| 50ft | £20 | £26 |
| 200ft | £52 | £62 |
| 400ft | £86 | £86 |
| Polavision | £32 per cassette | |
Video and audio
| Format | Per tape / disc |
|---|---|
| VHS · 1 to 3 hours | £20 |
| VHS · over 3 to 8 hours | £28 |
| Camcorder tapes, including VHS-C | £16 |
| Betamax · up to 180 minutes | £28 |
| Audio cassette / MiniDisc | £16 |
35mm slides & negatives
From the slide box
to the coffee table.
The holidays, familiar faces and everyday moments tucked away in boxes deserve to be seen again. Turn your 35mm camera slides and negatives into digital photographs, ready to share with family or use to create a photo book of your own.
| Format | Price |
|---|---|
| 35mm mounted slides | From 70p each |
| 35mm negatives | Please ask |
High-resolution JPEG files, ready to download, keep and share. Your original slides and negatives are returned.
We’ll confirm the total before starting. Additional restoration and TIFF files are quoted separately.
Tell us about your photographsOther formats and damaged tapes
Reel to reel audio: £36 for a 900ft, 5 inch reel. Records: £16 each. Mould cleaning adds £45 for VHS or £35 for VHS-C and 8mm tapes. Please ask about any specialist work.
Film, video and photograph transfers include a download available for 30 days.
Add a 64GB USB drive in a vintage style canister for £26.
04 / A little guidance
Not sure
where to start?
You don’t need to know the technical details. A photograph of your media is often enough to get the conversation started.
I don’t know which format I have.
Email photographs of the reels, boxes or tapes. We can help identify them and explain your options before you commit.
Can I bring my collection to you?
8mm2Digital is based at 90 Moor Lane in York. Please contact us first to arrange a convenient time, or discuss sending your collection.
Will I get my original films, tapes and photographs back?
Yes. Your original films, tapes, slides and negatives are returned along with your transferred files.
What size and format will my scanned photographs be?
We scan 35mm slides and negatives at 3200 dpi and supply high-quality JPEG files. A full 35mm frame produces an image of approximately 4500 × 3000 pixels; the final size varies with the original frame and any cropping.
These files are suitable for sharing, photo books and prints. Print quality also depends on the sharpness and condition of the original. If you need TIFF files for further editing, please ask before booking.
Can I use the scans to make a photo book?
Yes. Your JPEG photographs can be uploaded to a photo-book service of your choice. Scanning is the first step: book design and printing are not included in the scanning price.
How do I receive and keep the digital files?
Film, video and photograph transfers include an online download, available for 30 days. Save your files to your own computer and keep a second backup. An optional 64GB USB drive in a storage canister costs £26.
Can you improve picture and sound quality?
Adjustments such as stabilisation, colour correction and noise reduction can help, depending on the source. Some damage and recording faults cannot be removed completely. We can discuss what is realistic for your media.
How long will my transfer take?
Timing depends on the collection and current workload. Ask when booking, particularly if you need your files for a family event or an urgent occasion.
05 / Film preservation
See the work.
Support its future.
Alongside customer transfers, our restoration work brings historic films back into view.
Films from the archive.
Explore restored films and historic footage on the 8mm2Digital YouTube channel.
Watch on YouTube8mm2Digital merchandise.
Our Fourthwall merchandise shop offers another way to support the ongoing film restoration work.
Visit the shopComing in 2027
WingroveFX
Film restoration software in development at 8mm2Digital, informed by practical work with scanned film. More details will follow ahead of release.
06 / Get in touch
What’s in
your collection?
Whether you have a single tape, a box of family slides or a collection of reels, contact us to discuss the formats, quantities and any particular requirements.
Include the formats, approximate quantities and any deadline.
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90 Moor Lane
York · YO24 2QY
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