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Film Transfer

What is the cost to transfer my film?

For information regarding the pricing for Film Transfer and the rest of our services, please refer to our Price List.

What film formats can be transferred?

We are able to process the following movie film formats: Regular 8 mm, Super 8 mm, and 16 mm.

How much film footage will fit onto one DVD?

We are able to fit approximately 1,600 feet of film onto one DVD. If you have a mixture of film formats, we may not be able to transfer 1,600 feet onto a DVD.

What do I get with my Film Transfer?

Your Film transfer includes two archival-quality gold DVDs and general repairs (cleaning, splicing, and repair of broken film). Film will be combined onto new 400-foot reels. Each transfer also comes with the option to save a Digital Copy to Google Photos (available for 90 days after your order is processed).

Your 2 archival-quality gold DVDs will feature the following:
  • Continuous play of your footage in the sequence requested
  • DVD chapters created at natural scene breaks
  • DVD case with thumbnail images of each chapter
  • Title, theme, and background music (if selected)
  • 3 music video trailers (1 minute each)
  • 80 JPEG images taken from your footage

Will my original film reels be returned?

Your original film and cases will be returned once your order has completed processing. During our transfer process, your film will be cleaned, spliced, and combined onto new 7-inch reels. Your original reels will be returned empty.

Can the original audio from my film reels be transferred to DVD?

Yes, we can preserve the audio from your film reels if you select the “Original Audio” option when placing your order. Although rare, some film was recorded with original audio. If you have gold or copper-colored magnetic strips running along both edges of your Super 8 mm film strip, or a clear optical strip with an audio wave on your 16 mm film strip, you have original audio.

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