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8mm and Super 8 Movie
Film Conversion
 

8mm movie film

  • We convert 8mm reels to High-Definition (1080p) MP4 format

  • Our USB flash drives can be played on most computers and Smart TVs, and will hold up to about 2400'.

  • Minor cleaning and repairs (splicing) included

  • 3-4" Reels @ $25 ... 5-6" Reels @ $95 ... 7" Reels @ $125  

  • Other formats and films with sound (rare) are sent to our partner provider

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Volume Savings and local pickup available for larger projects!

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A $35 service fee will apply to most orders under $100

This service fee helps cover order handling, physical & digital storage, quality control, and packaging.

        

All prices and specifications are subject to change without notification

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How to estimate how much film you have:

  • 3 inch Reel = 50 feet 

  • 4 inch Reel = 100 feet

  • 5 inch Reel = 200 feet

  • 6 inch Reel = 300 feet

  • 7 inch Reel = 400 feet​

          Note: Each 50 feet of film only contains about 3-4 minutes of movie. See "The Process" below.​

What's Included

  • We attempt to remove dust and debris and make minor film repairs, but we do not offer heavy cleaning. 

  • How Long?  Most orders are ready in 7-10 business days, depending on our workload and schedule. Large orders, or orders requiring special services can take longer. Rush service may be available for smaller orders.​

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The Process

Manual Cleaning
Each reel is carefully cleaned by hand using a film-safe cleaning solution and a microfiber cloth.

  • We clean the film while winding it onto a take-up reel.

  • Then we reverse the process, cleaning again as we rewind it to the original reel.

Film Leader Repair

  • If the original film leader is missing or damaged, we splice on a new leader to ensure no footage is missed during scanning.

Reel Identification
We apply matching numbered labels (called "twin checks") to each reel and its box.

  • This helps us keep everything organized and ensures reels are returned to their correct boxes, especially if the boxes contain handwritten notes.

Scanning Setup
Reels are loaded onto a custom-built setup that combines a projector and a high-resolution digital camera.

  • We record the reel’s number and description in a log sheet before scanning begins.

Digitizing the Film
We start the scan and log the start time for each reel.

  • After scanning is complete, the film is rewound onto the original reel.

  • This process is repeated for each reel in your collection.

Handling Repairs During Scanning
Due to the age and fragility of these films, we may need to pause the scan to clear jams or repair old splices.

Creating Your Digital Files
Once all reels are digitized, we transfer the footage to a computer.

  • We convert the video files to the MP4 format using professional software, making them easy to view on most computers and smart TVs.

Time Investment
A single 3" reel (3–4 minutes of footage) can take 20–30 minutes to properly clean, scan, and convert.

 

We do not copy or scan copyrighted images without a signed release.​

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