Cine Film to Digital (8mm & Super 8)
Cine film reels are some of the oldest and most fragile home movies we see. Colours fade, the film becomes brittle, and projectors are harder and harder to find.
We convert 8mm and Super 8 cine film to digital so you can watch those flickering childhood holidays and family gatherings on any modern screen – without worrying about breaking the reel in a projector.
Bring your reels to us in Kingswinford (DY6) or send them from anywhere in the UK using a tracked service.
What we convert
Cine formats & reel sizes we convert
We transfer:
- Standard 8mm cine film
- Super 8 cine film
- Silent and sound reels (additional conversion cost for sound - 99% of home cine film was silent)
Typical reel sizes:
- 3-inch reels
- 5-inch reels
- 7-inch reels
If you’re not sure what size your reels are, just measure across the diameter – or send us photos and we’ll help you work it out.
How to get your videos converted
How you’ll receive your memories
Every VHS conversion includes:
- Private digital download folder (3-month access) – securely download and save your videos to your own devices.
You can then choose any extras that suit your family:
- USB stick – all your converted videos on one easy plug-and-play USB.
- DVD sets – ideal for grandparents or anyone who just wants to pop in a disc and press play.
- 12-month online access + shareable link – keep your videos online for longer and share them with family and friends.
Conversion to Digital Prices
Why choose The Video Converters?
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions below
Most orders are completed within a couple of weeks, depending on how many tapes you have and how busy the studio is. If you’re on a tight deadline, you can add a Priority Service to jump the queue for a faster turnaround (ideal for birthdays and anniversaries).
Yes – we ask that you use a tracked, signed-for service and keep your proof of postage. Responsibility lies with yoiu and the courier. Once they arrive, we email you to confirm safe receipt. All items are stored securely and carefully labelled while they’re with us.
In many cases, yes. We examine your reels when they arrive and will let you know if anything looks too fragile to run safely.
Blank tapes are always free. If a tape is damaged, we’ll do what we can to clean and lightly repair it, and we’ll talk to you before proceeding if there’s a risk to the tape.
Yes – in most cases we can put your entire order onto a single USB stick for a small one-off fee. It keeps everything neat and easy to plug into your TV or computer.