Convert 8mm film to digital
& save your memories.

Yes, at MEDIAFIX we can convert your standard 8mm film or Super 8mm to digital. We transfer your 8mm movies to DVD, USB stick, hard disk or digital files that you can download from Dropbox. Convert your 8mm films now and preserve your precious memories for future generations.

To convert your 8mm film to digital independently, you need an original player, a video grabber, and appropriate software. In 2016, Funai was the world’s last manufacturer to discontinue the production of VHS recorders, and so-called S8-to-DVD copiers are only available second-hand. All this makes it costly to acquire the necessary equipment. Meanwhile, the time required to digitise your 8mm film corresponds to the running time of the cassettes themselves, so even a modest collection could easily take several days of work with amateur equipment.

MEDIAFIX converts 8mm film to digital starting at only £9.99 per reel for top-grade quality. The process is simple for you — our experts transfer your 8mm to digital and save it on your preferred storage device.

• Convert 8mm film to DVD: Perfect for watching your cherished films on your TV or PC.
• Convert 8mm film to USB: Ideal for easy sharing with family or editing your videos further

Transferring 8mm to digital with MEDIAFIX is easy. Just call us on 020 3904438-0 or start your online request with our contact form. Don’t forget to add the signed order form to your package.

IMPORTANT: Without the signed order form we can’t process your order! You can send us your package by post. When your order is finished, we will of course return both your 8mm films and digitised files.

Start your non-binding request and convert 8mm tapes to digital!

Convert 8mm film to digital now!

MEDIAFIX digitises your 8mm film starting at £9.99 per reel. With our best price guarantee we promise that you’ll always get the lowest price for converting 8mm movies.

Here’s an overview of our prices:

You can send your 8mm films by post to the following address:

MEDIAFIX Logistics Centre
AMCO Park, Acanthus Road
Redditch
Worcestershire
B98 9EX

With MEDIAFIX, you can choose among 3 quality levels:

• Budget quality (PAL): 720 x 576 pixels, suitable for viewing on small screens. If you choose this quality level, we’ll convert your 8mm film to DVD.
• Standard+ quality (HD): 960 x 720 pixels, recommended for viewing on TVs, monitors or HD-ready digital projectors. If you choose this quality level, we’ll convert your 8mm film to USB and save it as an MP4 file.
• Premium quality (Full HD): 1,440 x 1,080 pixels, suitable for viewing on larger displays. If you choose this quality level, we’ll convert your 8mm film to USB and save it as an MP4 file.

You can choose from the following storage options for your cine films:

• USB drive
• Hard drive
• Your own storage media
• Download

Yes, at MEDIAFIX we convert 8mm film with sound as well. While most 8mm films are silent, there is a small chance that your 8mm film has a soundtrack. To find out, take a closer look at the tape. If there is a 0.5 to 0.8 mm wide orange-brown magnetic tape, that’s a soundtrack. Sometimes there are even two soundtracks. If your 8mm films have a soundtrack, we can convert that to digital as well.

Not sure if your reels have a soundtrack? No problem! Let us check for you. We only charge for the soundtrack digitisation if a soundtrack is present. We ensure your memories are digitised with care.

To find out how long your film is, take a look at the film spool. You should be able to read there the length of your film in metres or feet.

Alternatively, you can measure the diameter of the film spool and use the illustration below to estimate the length. Please note that with this method you can only determine the maximum length of your cine film. The actual length is often less, so the costs for digitisation will be lower.

You can’t directly watch 8mm film without a projector, since it’s just a strip of film with tiny frames. However, you have a few options:

1. Use a vintage film editor: these old, inexpensive devices with a tiny built-in screen were popular for editing home videos. You can still buy them second-hand on platforms like eBay. They’re fine if you want to check what’s on a reel, but not ideal for really enjoying the full film.
2. Use a strong magnifier: you can also use a loupe or strong magnifying glass (at least 10x magnification). Simply hold the film up to a light source and look at it frame by frame. Also with this method, you won’t be able to enjoy the whole film.
3. Digitise your 8mm film (best method): the easiest way to relive your 8mm films is to have them professionally digitised. At MEDIAFIX, we convert your 8mm film to digital formats like DVD or USB stick, so that you can easily watch them on TV, computer, smartphone or any other modern device.

If you want to convert 8mm film to digital in the UK, you have several options. Sometimes local photo shops and big retailers offer 8mm film digitisation services. However, they are limited in terms of the number of reels they can handle, the equipment that they use, and the overall quality.

Another option is to buy an 8mm film-to-digital converter online, but you’ll have to carry out the digitisation yourself. If you’re not an expert, you may end up wasting a lot of time for a result that doesn’t satisfy you. Furthermore, you’d need to buy equipment you’ll only use once in your life.

The best option is using a professional 8mm film to digital conversion service like MEDIAFIX. MEDIAFIX is an experienced provider that offers competitive prices and professional solutions suited to your needs. By choosing to digitise with MEDIAFIX, you won’t have to worry about technical setup, and you’ll be able to choose the quality of your digitisation and optional services to improve the quality of the digitised film.

If you convert 8mm films on your own, you may encounter many problems. One of the most common issues is colour shifts in the output, which need to be corrected with post-processing. Sometimes, film reels can also get stuck and require manual intervention, making the process longer. Other problems that may occur include uneven exposure and focus issues.

At MEDIAFIX, we can provide a final result optimised for your needs, so these problems won’t be present in the final output. Just get in touch with us, and we’ll advise you about your 8mm film digitisation.

Yes, 8mm film can be converted to digital. We recommend digitising your film reels as soon as possible before they degrade.

Here’s how the conversion process at MEDIAFIX works:

• You start an enquiry and download the order form on our website.
• You send us your 8mm film with the signed order form by post.
• We use special equipment to digitise your 8mm film reels frame by frame.
• If you chose our post-processing service, we’ll correct the colours and the contrasts as well.
• We’ll return your digitised 8mm film, together with your reels.
• That’s it! Now you can relive your precious memories anytime.