Convert 8mm film to USB stick
& save your memories.

Yes, unfortunately, 8mm film degrades over time. It usually depends on the storage conditions and how the media was handled over the years. Typical signs of deterioration are faded colours, mould, shrinkage, physical wear and tear, and in some cases, 8mm film reels may be affected by vinegar syndrome.

The longer you wait, the more the degradation spreads. For this reason, we recommend transferring your 8mm film to USB as soon as you can.

You can transfer 8mm film to your computer yourself, but you’ll need to own or buy the right equipment first. You’ll need an 8mm film projector and a digital camera or an 8mm film scanner or converter, a USB connection, and a computer with video editing software.

Here’s how transferring 8mm films with a film scanner works:

1. Set up the film scanner
2. Load the film onto the scanner
3. Choose the output format (usually MP4)
4. Digitise the 8mm film in real time
5. Transfer the MP4 file to your chosen folder
6. Edit your film to correct colours and contrasts

In theory, this process may seem straightforward. However, you may encounter difficulties with the technical setup. Usually, if you transfer 8mm film to USB yourself, you won’t achieve results you’d be proud of. Furthermore, the investment in time and money is usually not worth it.

For this reason, we recommend using a professional 8mm film to USB conversion service like MEDIAFIX. We’ll take care of everything: high-resolution scanning, sound digitisation (if present), and post-processing (if booked) to adjust the final result.

If you don’t have a projector, you’ll need to find alternative methods to view your 8mm films.

Here are the options:

1. Examine the film frame by frame with a high-powered magnifying lens and a light source
2. Use a film viewer/editor
3. Digitise with a film scanner
4. Send your 8mm reels to a professional digitisation company (the best solution to achieve the best results)