Save Old Home Movies Before They Fade Further.
Bring VHS, VHS-C, Hi-8, Mini-DV, cinefilm and other home movie formats into store. We identify the media, explain the right USB or DVD output, and handle the transfer so the footage is easier to watch, back up and share.
From Loft Box to Watchable Copy.
Transfer work starts with identifying what you have. Bring the original media in store and we will help separate simple VHS jobs from camcorder tapes, cine reels and unusual formats.
VHS and VHS-C transferred to a format your family can actually watch again.
Good for wedding videos, school productions, family camcorder footage and older home recordings.
Hi-8, Mini-DV and other camcorder formats checked in store before transfer.
Bring the tape in if you are unsure of the format. The team can identify it before quoting.
Cine reels assessed, cleaned or repaired where needed, then supplied on USB or DVD.
Priced by reel length, with USB MPEG4 files often the easiest route for backup and sharing.
Clear Advice Before Your Memories Leave the Counter.
Bring Originals In
Visit Solihull or Stratford-upon-Avon with your tapes or reels so the store team can check the format, quantity and condition.
Choose USB, DVD or Both
We will help you pick the most useful output, whether you want simple TV playback, digital backup, or copies for relatives.
We Transfer Carefully
Your footage is digitised with practical handling, with cinefilm cleaned and repaired where needed before output.
Collect and Share
Pick up your originals with the new copies, ready to watch, back up and pass around the family.
Transfer Services with Real Store Advice
Old tapes and reels are not always obvious from the label. We check the format first, confirm the practical options, and keep the route clear from drop-off to collection.
Best for modern TVs, laptops, cloud backup and easy family sharing.
Cinefilm transfers to USB are supplied as MPEG4 files.
Best when you want a familiar disc copy for a DVD player.
Cinefilm transfers to DVD include a basic menu with chapter buttons for each reel.
Best when several relatives want the same memories.
Add duplicate USB or DVD copies after choosing the main transfer.
Clear Prices Before We Start.
Tape transfers are priced by format and quantity. Cinefilm is priced by reel length, with DVD and USB options shown side by side.
Tape Transfers
VHS, VHS-C, Hi-8, Mini-DV and other tape formats.
VHS Tapes
Best value when you bring several tapes together.
VHS-C Tapes
Compact camcorder tapes converted for easier playback.
Hi-8 & Mini-DV to DVD
Disc copies for watching on a DVD player.
Hi-8 & Mini-DV to USB
Digital copies for modern screens, backup and sharing.
Other Tape Formats
Unusual tapes are checked before final price is confirmed.
Extra Copies
Useful when different family members want their own copy.
Cinefilm Transfers
Per reel, with minimum order charges.
Assessed and repaired film, plus a basic menu with chapter buttons for each reel.
Cleaned, repaired if needed, and supplied as MPEG4 files.
FAQs
Which formats do you accept?
VHS, VHS-C, Hi-8, Mini-DV, cinefilm and most camcorder formats. Bring a sample into store if you are unsure.
Should I choose USB or DVD?
USB is usually best for modern TVs, computers, backup and sharing. DVD is useful if you want disc playback or copies for relatives who still use a DVD player.
How long does it take?
VHS, Mini-DV and VHS-C are usually ready within two weeks. Other services take around three weeks.
Can you make extra copies?
Yes. We can supply additional USB or DVD copies, which is useful when several family members want the footage.
Is this in-store only?
Yes. Transfer services are handled through our stores so the team can check the original format and condition.
Ready to Rescue Old Family Footage?
Bring your tapes or reels into store, even if you are not sure what format they are. We will check them, explain the output options and confirm the right route before the transfer begins.
- Do not try to clean, splice or repair old reels before bringing them in.
- Label tapes or reels if you know what is on them, especially for family archive jobs.
- Bring the camcorder or any old cables only if you think the tape format may be unusual.
- Very damaged or unusual media may need assessment before final price and timing are confirmed.