8mm Film to Digital

Yes! Whether it’s Regular 8 or Super 8, we specialize in 8mm film to digital conversion. We’ll take your old reels and turn them into clean digital video files you can easily watch, share, or save forever.

Regular 8mm film came first, and then Super 8 came out later with slightly better picture quality and smaller sprocket holes. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what you have—we can usually tell just by looking at the reel or film edge.

We charge based on the length of the film in feet. You can use our handy conversion calculator to get a rough idea. A standard 3″ reel (about 50 ft) is usually around 3 minutes long.

You’ll get your original reels back, plus digital video files—usually in MP4 format—on a USB stick. We can also provide other formats (MOV, AVI, etc.) if needed. It’s super easy to watch on your computer, smart TV, or even phone.

No, you don’t need any gear. We’ve got professional-grade equipment for 8mm film conversion and Super 8 to digital transfer, so you can skip the struggle of using a projector or figuring out how to convert 8mm film to digital without a projector.

Basic trimming is included. If you want more detailed editing (like removing blank spots, colour correction, or adding music/titles), we offer editing at $45/hour, with a 30-minute minimum.

It depends on how many reels you have and our current queue. For a quick turnaround estimate, just message us through the contact form.

Yes! We don’t just point a camera at a screen and video record it. We use a proper 8mm film to digital converter (frame-by-frame scanning) to give you the best quality possible—clean, steady, and sharp.

Unfortunately, our current equipment only supports silent film transfers. The good news is that most 8mm and Super 8 film from back in the day was silent anyway. If you think your reels have sound, let us know—we’re happy to take a look and explore options with you.

Most 8mm and Super 8 reels are silent, but here’s how to check if yours might have audio:

• Look for a brown or copper-coloured stripe along the edge of the film. This is the magnetic audio track.
  
  • Super 8 film with sound usually has one or two thin stripes running along the edge of the film.
  • Regular 8mm film almost never had sound.
• Check the reel or box for labels like “Sound,” “Magnetic Sound,” or “Optical Sound.” Manufacturers sometimes marked it clearly.

The film width is still the same (8mm), but reels with sound often came from slightly more advanced or expensive camcorders.

If you’re not sure, no worries—send us a photo of the reel or film edge, and we’ll help you figure it out!