Convert cine film to digital
& save your memories.

We can convert all types of cine films, from 8mm to 16mm format. We digitise your cine films using an advanced frame-by-frame scanning technique that captures each frame at high resolution.

MEDIAFIX is the only cine film transfer service that lets you choose your preferred quality level. At the same time, we offer competitive prices for your transfer, so that you don’t spend too much on your digitisation. Furthermore, we digitise both cine films with and without sound. Our experienced team of technicians will carefully inspect your cine films. If a soundtrack is found, we’ll digitise it too.

We convert cine films to digital with our advanced equipment. Each frame of your cine film is scanned individually at high resolution and then converted into a digital format. By using this method, we guarantee that our cine film digitisation offers higher quality compared to traditional DIY methods.

MEDIAFIX digitises your cine film starting at £9.99 per reel. Here’s an overview of your prices:

Transferring your cine film to digital with MEDIAFIX is easy. Start an inquiry with our contact form. Choose your preferred quality level and storage device during the process. You’ll receive an order form and all necessary information via email.

Now, you just have to sign the order form, add it to your package, and send it to us by post. We’ll carefully digitise your cine films at your preferred quality, keeping you informed about the process via email.

When we are ready, we’ll send you your digitised movies on your chosen storage device, together with your analogue media.

Convert cine film to digital now!

If you want to convert your old cine films yourself, you need the right equipment, technical skills, and patience. You’ll need a film projector or professional film scanner, a high-quality digital camera, and a suitable projection surface or capture system. Furthermore, video editing software is required to adjust frame rate, stabilisation, and colour correction for a better final result.

While converting old cine films yourself might seem like a good idea, it is time consuming, expensive, and often lacks the quality of professional digitisation. That’s why opting for cine film conversion through a digitising service is a much better option because it is more cost effective and hassle free than DIY methods.

Yes, old cine films can be converted to digital formats. The quality of the conversion depends on the methods you use and the condition of the film. Here are the most common methods to digitise cine films:

1. Using a film projector and a camera (low-quality method): with this method, you’ll project the film onto a screen and record it using a digital video camera. It is cheap and can be easily done at home, but it often results in flickering, distortion, and low resolution compared to professional transfers.
2. Telecine transfer (intermediate quality): telecine machines can transfer old films to digital in HD quality but lack the detail and sharpness of frame-by-frame scanning. Some professional telecine machines are still sold on eBay, but are expensive and often require expertise to operate.
3. Frame-by-frame film scanning (highest quality): this method is the one we use at MEDIAFIX. It is the best method because it capture each individual frame at high resolution. After that, the frames are assembled into a digital video file. It is the only method that ensures sharpness and colour accuracy.

You can send your cine 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 cine 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 cine 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 cine film to USB and save it as an MP4 file.

Unsure about which quality level to choose?

We recommend choosing the Standard+ quality (HD) if you want a simple transfer in standard format. If you prefer higher-quality cine film digitisation, you can choose the Premium quality (Full HD). With this option, we’ll upscale your original video to increase the resolution for modern devices like PCs and Smart TVs.

MEDIAFIX is a well-known and reliable brand in the film conversion industry. It was founded in 2012 and, over the years, it has grown significantly. Today, MEDIAFIX is the leading digitising service in Europe and has digitised over 227 million media so far. It is known for its highly customisable conversion services and is the only provider that lets customers choose their preferred quality level.

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.

Yes, MEDIAFIX can convert cine films with sound. We digitise Super 8 films and other cine film types that have a magnetic soundtrack, which can be identified by an orange-brown stripe. If you’re not sure whether your films contain a soundtrack, our team of experts will check for you. The additional surcharge fee will only apply if a soundtrack is present.