Rediscover Your Family Films
If you’ve found a dusty box of old film reels from birthdays, holidays or celebrations gone by, you’re probably holding moments captured on the iconic Super 8 film format – the little 8mm-wide cartridges introduced by Kodak in 1965. Wikipedia+1 Back then, Super 8 offered families and home-movie makers an accessible way to preserve life’s highlights but today, without the right projector or playback gear, many of those treasures sit unseen.
That’s where we come in. At Video Conversions by David, we specialise in transferring your Super 8 film to a modern digital format: ready to view, share and archive with no projector required.
Why Transfer Your Super 8 Films Now?
- Film degrades over time. Super 8 reels can become brittle, faded or suffer “vinegar syndrome” if stored in poor conditions.
- Playback equipment is becoming rare. Finding a working Super 8 projector is harder than ever and using one risks damaging fragile film.
- Digital format gives you flexibility. Once the film is converted, you can watch on your TV, share online, edit, duplicate and back up.
- Preserve precious memories. Every reel often contains priceless personal history – family gatherings, milestones, holidays. Don’t let them remain locked away unseen.
Our Super 8 Transfer Process
- Inspection & cleaning
We begin by carefully examining your reels and cleaning them to remove dust, mold or warping — ensuring the best possible scan. - High-quality scanning, frame by frame
Using professional equipment, we scan each frame of your Super 8 film to capture maximum detail and reduce flicker or artefacts. - Digital output to your choice of format
Choose from USB drive, digital download or cloud storage – ready to play on your TV, computer, smartphone or within your family archive. - Return of originals
Once the transfer is complete and you’re happy, we’ll return your original film reels safely – so you still keep that physical piece of history.
What You’ll Receive
- A digital video file in a widely supported format (MP4 or other as requested) perfect for viewing or editing
- Option for USB drive delivery – simply plug into your TV or computer
- Optional DVD or cloud download depending on your preference
- Your original Super 8 reels returned and archived safely
FAQs
Can sound be transferred, too?
Yes. Some Super 8 films include a magnetic audio stripe (introduced later in the format’s history) and we can capture synchronous audio where present.
What’s the best format for viewing?
We recommend receiving a USB-ready file – it gives you full flexibility: view on a big TV, archive, share, edit. While DVDs are still an option, modern devices and screens favour digital files. TheTelecinema.com
How should I store my original reels until you transfer them?
Keep them in a cool, dry place (away from sunlight, humidity or heat). Don’t attempt to play them unless you’ve got the correct equipment – we’ll handle that for you.
How long does a transfer take?
Turn-around depends on workload, the number and condition of reels. We’ll give you an estimated timeframe when you submit your request. Typically 1-2 days, if required same day.
Get Started Today
Don’t let those lifetime memories sit unseen. Contact Video Conversions by David now send us a message or drop your reels in for a consultation. Once transferred, your Super 8 film will live on, ready to enjoy, share and treasure for generations to come.
