Cine Film to Digital: 8mm and Super 8

Tapes To Digital prices cine film by reel diameter, never per tape: £19 for a 3-inch reel, £24 for a 4-inch reel, £33 for a 5-inch reel, £45 for a 7-inch reel, £58 for an 8-inch reel and £68 for a 9-inch reel. The price is the same whether you drop your film off or post it in, and there is no charge for blank film or for anything that cannot be recovered.

Yes. Tapes To Digital converts both 8mm cine film (also called Standard 8 or Regular 8) and Super 8 cine film, at the same price for the same reel size. Super 8 has a larger frame than Standard 8, so it usually gives a sharper picture.

Tapes To Digital accepts six reel diameters: 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch, 8-inch and 9-inch. Measure straight across the face of the reel to find yours. If you are not sure, send Tapes To Digital a photo of the reel on WhatsApp and we will tell you which size it is and what it will cost.

No. Cine film is film on an open reel that was watched on a projector. Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 are small camcorder video tapes in a cassette. Tapes To Digital converts both, but camcorder tapes are priced per tape from £13 on our Video 8 and Hi8 to digital page.

Most cine film orders at Tapes To Digital are ready in 7–10 working days from the day we receive your reels, and sooner on request depending on quantity. If you need your film by a particular date, say so when you book and Tapes To Digital will tell you straight away whether we can meet it.

Every cine film conversion at Tapes To Digital comes back as HD MP4 files that play on any modern device. You can take your files on a USB Tapes To Digital supplies, as a download (from £7), on a USB you bring in, or on an external hard drive, which is available on any order.

Tapes To Digital has four UK drop-off points: Brixton in south London, Southall in Ealing, west London, Watford in Hertfordshire and Farnborough in Hampshire. Each is by appointment, and the exact address arrives in your booking confirmation. If none is close, post your cine film to Tapes To Digital from anywhere in the UK at the same price.

Yes. You can post your reels to Tapes To Digital from anywhere in the UK at the same price as dropping them off in Brixton, Watford, Southall or Farnborough, and your original reels are always returned to you.

Tapes To Digital checks every reel before work begins and tells you about brittle splices, mould or colour fade before anything starts. There is no charge for blank film or for anything that cannot be recovered. You pay only for footage Tapes To Digital actually recovers.

Everyday formats are converted on professional converters at the Tapes To Digital drop-off you used. Rare and specialist formats are sent to Tapes To Digital's UK lab in Farnborough, Hampshire. Your film stays with Tapes To Digital throughout and your original reels are always returned.