Do you have a box of old 8mm movie reels from the 1940’s through the 1980’s but no way to view them?
Tyler Digital Memories is here to help!
For over two decades our experienced technicians have been preserving 8mm and Super 8 movie film to digital formats that allow you to view, enjoy and share your memories. And our high quality HD transfer is done at prices that are simple to understand and affordable.
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8mm Film Transfer Pricing
50 ft (3-inch) reels | $8.50 |
200 ft (5-inch) reels | $30 |
300 ft (6-inch) reels | $40 |
400 ft (7-inch) reels | $50 |
8mm Film to Digital
1080P FULL HD TRANSFER TO MP4 FORMAT
REGULAR 8MM OR SUPER 8
sOUND OR SILENT FILM
USB THUMB DRIVE INCLUDED IN PRICES
TWO WEEK TURNAROUND
TECHS AVERAGE OVER 10 YRS EXPERIENCE
TWO MONTH ARCHIVING
AFFORDABLE EXTRA COPIES
$25 MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT
Frequently Asked Questions
Also see FAQ page for more general questions about ordering.
What film formats do you transfer?
We transfer 8mm, Super 8, Super 8 sound, 16mm silent, and 16mm with an optical soundtrack (not magnetic). All are priced the same.
Do I get my film back?
Yes, you get everything back, and our transfer does not damage your film in any way.
Is the transfer high definition?
Yes, we transfer 8mm film using high-definition equipment at 1080P, which is more than adequate to capture all the detail in 8mm and Super 8 film. Some may ask why not use 2K or 4K resolution? The answer is that 8mm and Super 8 film are low resolution, low frame rate formats that will not look any better or more detailed by using higher resolution settings. And the resulting file sizes would be much larger and require us to charge extra for our USB’s, which are included in our transfer prices.
The following footage is from actual film transfers done for real customers. Your film may look better or worse depending on several factors. Clip #1 is Regular 8mm Film and Clip #2 is Super 8 Film. (Note that all video hosting platforms, even high quality ones like Vimeo, lose a bit of resolution versus the raw uploaded files).
What if I have a sound movie film?
We include the sound at no extra charge.
Do you archive my film transfer?
Yes, we keep an archive of your movie film transfer footage for 2 months. This is for your protection and convenience in case you want additional copies of your transfer at a later date or in the very unlikely event that your return shipment is delayed or lost
What if my film is broken?
We repair it during our transfer at no extra charge.
What if my reels are not full?
This is very common. For 5-inch, 6- inch and 7-inch reels which are not full, we charge only for the actual amount of film on the reels.
How do I order?
For mail order customers outside our local area, our ordering process is fairly simple. First complete our order form and print it out, along with our shipping address. Next, box your 8mm and Super 8 film reels and enclose your printed order form... please don’t use an envelope or padded mailer. Tape all box seams then ship your order to us using the carrier of your choice. Once received, we will email you an invoice for payment. We will complete your order and ship it back to you, usually within two weeks!
For local customers it’s even easier... just drop by our location in Tyler Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm and we will take care of everything.
How do I know if my 8mm movie film is still good?
If stored in reasonable conditions, 8mm and Super 8 film is almost always suitable for transfer. If you inspect your film and find it lying flat on the reel and not stuck together, it should be in good shape, even if the leader is brittle or broken. That said, just because your film can be transferred doesn’t mean it will be perfect. Out-of-focus scenes, debris in the camera when the film was exposed, overexposed or underexposed film and other issues are very common and a transfer can only correct minimally for these types of problems.
What if my film appears curled and damaged?
We may not be able to do the transfer; it just depends on how badly the film is curled.
Why should I choose Tyler Digital Memories?
Great question! Consider this: Tyler Digital Memories has been in business since 2002 (formerly under the names DVD Memories and Just8mm.com). Our average film transfer technician has over 10 years experience and we have transferred well over 50 million feet of 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm film in the last 20 years. We are a real business with a real retail location that anyone can come and visit. Our turnaround for virtually all orders is two weeks or less. Finally, our pricing is straightforward with no complicated add-ons, setup fees, or separate charges for media. And our pricing is among the lowest anywhere.
What other media formats do you transfer?
We transfer videotapes of all kinds (VHS, Hi8, Digital 8, Mini DV, etc), photographic slides, photos, non- copyrighted audio cassettes and other media types. Feel free to browse our site for more information on transferring other media types.
