Film and video transfers in York
Your past.
Preserved for
the future.
Cine film, video and audio transfers, with careful preparation and attention to the original recording. An independent service based in York.
Film, video and audio preservation. York, England.
FROM THE 8MM2DIGITAL SCANNING BENCHEvery reel has a story.
Let yours be seen again.
01 / What we transfer
A new life for
your old recordings.
From family cine reels and home videos to audio recordings, we can help preserve your collection in a digital format.
Small reels. Big stories.
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.
Press play again.
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.
Care for the original.
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.
Hear them once more.
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.
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 or reels, or email a few photographs. We’ll discuss the work and arrange 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 |
Other 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 and video 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 and tapes back?
Yes. Your original media is returned along with your transferred files.
How do I receive and keep the digital files?
Film and video 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 merchandise 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 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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