Film to DVD Transfer Service
Convert 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm Film to DVD and Digital
We turn your aging 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film reels into digital keepsakes that will last a lifetime. Get your memories back on DVD and/or USB to easily save, share, and view on all of your modern digital devices.
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Preserve Your Family's Legacy with Our Film to DVD and Digital Transfer Service
- All work is done in-house at our secure facility in Atlanta, GA
- Free DVD included with each order
- Free MP4 digital file on USB drive included with 1,500+ ft. of film
- Quantity discount pricing, as low as 18¢ per foot
- Personal care & attention
- All film is returned with your completed order
- 7 business day turnaround
What we transfer
Accepted Formats
Pricing
Unmatched Value and Service
Our film transfer service provides personalized attention and expert care - where your cherished memories are more than just another job in a "box". Experience the difference in quality, value, and peace of mind, that a dedicated and experienced team can offer.
Only Pay for What We Transfer
We save you money with no preset "box" pricing. You only pay for the film you have.
Cleaning, Splicing, and Repairing
We manually clean, splice, and repair your film by hand.
Frame-By-Frame Transfer
We capture your films directly from the emulsion surface, the same transfer system found in broadcast television.
Manual Adjustments
Film is monitored and adjusted for color and contrast.
Sound Film Supported
We can handle Super 8 sound and 16mm optical sound film at no extra charge.
| Quantity (in feet) | Price (per foot) $30 minimum |
|---|---|
| up to 1,000 ft. | $0.22 |
| 1,000 - 2,000 ft. | $0.21 |
| 2,000 - 4,000 ft. | $0.20 |
| 4,000 - 6,000 ft. | $0.19 |
| Over 6,000 ft. | $0.18 |
1 free DVD included with each film transfer order.
Free USB flash drive included with 1,500+ feet of film.
| Extras + Add-Ons | Price |
|---|---|
| Split DVDs | $10 per disc |
| Extra DVD copies | $5 each |
| Extra USB flash drives | starting at $15 each |
Film sizes
How To Calculate Film Footage
50-foot reel
A 50-foot reel will fit in the palm of your hand and is about 3 inches wide.
Running time: about 3 minutes
200-foot reel
A 200-foot reel is about 5 inches wide, the size of a CD or DVD.
Running time: about 13 minutes
400-foot reel
Remember 45-rpm records? A 400-foot reel is about the same size.
Running time: about 25 minutes
Your boxes may be labeled, "Double 8, 25 feet." Old 8mm movie cameras used a 25-foot roll of 16mm film. When this film was processed in Kodak's lab, it was slit down the center, becoming two 25-foot film strips, 8 millimeters wide. These strips were then spliced together. The result: 50 feet of film. Old movie reels often have a footage scale. If your reel isn't full, the scale can help to estimate how much film is on the reel.
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Millions of Memories Preserved
"Nostalgic media delivered just as they advertised. They converted my 55+ year old 8mm reels into digital media and now my family can relive some golden moments that I had feared were lost to memory. They were fast and gave me a product better than what I had hoped for. I recommend them without hesitation."
-William G.How it works
3 Simple Steps to Future-Proof Your Past
1. Get Your Media To Us
Complete your order online or print our order form to get started. Securely package your materials in a box and ship it to us. Not comfortable shipping? You can drop your media off in person at our lab in Atlanta, GA
2. We Safely Digitize
Our skilled technicians turn your memories into forever digital keepsakes. All work is done in-house at our secure facility. Rest easy knowing your memories are kept safe throughout the entire process.
3. Enjoy Your Memories
Receive back your original items and their digitized copies in an average time of 7 business days or less. Enjoy sharing and viewing your memories from all of your modern digital devices for years and years to come.
Service Details
How We Digitize Your Film Reels
Cleaning & Repairing
Our expert technicians carefully examine, clean, and repair your film footage to prepare it for digitization. Every effort is made to remove surface dust and debris to ensure an accurate and clear conversion. If your footage is on 50-ft reels, we'll splice them onto larger, 400-foot reels. Any damaged areas of your film will be repaired if possible, and large sections of blank footage will be removed. Our approach is professional and thorough, ensuring the best possible outcome for your precious memories.
Transfer & Monitoring
Our broadcast-grade archival system ensures that your film is digitized with the utmost care, frame-by-frame, directly from the emulsion surface. Our technicians monitor the entire process, making necessary adjustments for color balance and contrast to ensure a top-quality transfer. We firmly believe that nothing beats the trained human eye in this process. Our attention to detail ensures that you will receive a product that meets your expectations.
Convenient & Secure Storage
We provide an archival-grade DVD that is capable of lasting for 100+ years with every film transfer order. These DVDs can be played in virtually all standard DVD players and blu-ray players. If you wish to share your memories with your loved ones, we can provide you with extra copies.
To ensure that your memories are future-proofed, you can opt for a USB flash drive along with your film to DVD order (available for free on orders over 1,500 ft). This flash drive will contain MP4 digital files that can be stored and viewed on modern digital devices like phones, tablets, and computers. Flash drives are a safe and convenient way to view and share your newly digitized memories with friends and family. Furthermore, these files can be edited directly from your computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Call us: (404) 844-3840
We can transfer 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film formats.
We provide you with mp4 files on a single USB flash drive upon request. Included free for orders of 1,500 feet or more.
Quality is highly dependent on the current condition of the film and how it was shot. Our technicians make adjustments to color and contrast during the transfer where possible.
Yes. Please note: We cannot mix different film types. For example, we are unable to convert Super 8 reels in the middle of Regular 8 reels, and vice versa. If you have numbered your reels in a way that different film types are mixed in together, we cannot guarantee that the individual order of reels will be kept.
All film transfers are standard definition. 720x480.
Any film that is too fragile or damaged to be transferred will not be converted. You will not be charged for this footage.
Average turnaround time is 7 business days in-house. Please allow longer processing times during the holidays.
All work is done in-house at our secure facility in Atlanta, GA. Your film never leaves our sight. Rest easy knowing your film is always safe.
You can mail your film to us or drop it off at our lab in Atlanta, GA.
All original film is returned to you. 50 foot reels will be returned spliced together onto larger, 400 foot reels.
Yes. We can transfer Super 8 sound and 16mm optical sound film.
We provide you with 100-year archival grade DVDs.
We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you're not satisfied we will digitize your film again or give you a refund.
Have more questions? Give us a call. We're here to help.
(404) 844-3840
Why Choose Us
The Nostalgic Media Difference
Since 1989, Nostalgic Media has provided a level of service, experience, and care that you just can't get from a big-box transfer service. From start to finish, our team of experts is dedicated to preserving your memories with the utmost care and making the process as seamless as possible. We do all work in-house at our secure facility in Atlanta, GA. Rest easy knowing your memories are safe with us.
- More than 30 years of professional experience
- All work is safely and securely done in-house
- Personal care & attention from highly experienced technicians
- Industry best turnaround time
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free return shipping on all orders over $200