Your videos, films, and photos are precious and irreplaceable!
A local company with over 30-years of experience is right here in the Tampa Bay area, ready to immediately assist you.
Are you ready to turn your precious memories into digital files, which you can easily share online with family and friends, or if you prefer into DVDs? Even if you already have DVD’s and are worried about their longevity and durability, we can also convert those to digital files as well. And it’s a very good idea to do so. Nothing is too old to transfer and we transfer and preserve hundreds of precious tapes, films and photos successfully all day every day.
We offer no-contact pickup and delivery services within a 50-mile radius of our offices. Your memories are safe with us! We even have a 24-hour drop-box at our front door for your convenience. We have been the area's video professionals since 1984.
We accept ALL consumer video formats: VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, 8mm, Hi-8mm, D8mm, Mini DV and Mini DVD. Plus most camera cards and memory sticks.
We can also handle International video formats like PAL and SECAM.
Video Transfers to DVD as low as $9.95 (under 30:00)
Transfers to USB Digital Streaming files as low as $14.95 (under 30:00)
8mm Film transfers as low as $19.95 (based on # of reels and footage)
Super Fast Turn Around, usually less than 5-7 business days.
Call 727-546-7900 or Contact Us to Get Started Today!
Will my old videotapes degrade and become un-viewable?
It depends on storage conditions, age of tapes, and original camcorder speed. It can also be difficult to find or hookup an old VCR to play tapes back on, especially with newer smart TVs.
Where will I get the best service and quality?
From an experienced professional, like Florida Digital with decades of experience, and who does all work in its own secure commercial lab. You should avoid work at home providers, and anyone who does not do the work on their licensed and insured commercial premises.
Once the transfer is done, are extra DVD copies expensive?
Not at all! At Florida Digital Studios we charge $4.95 per copy and often run specials. It is always good to have backups and copies for friends or family members. Florida Digital Studios also offers custom printing right on the DVD’s plus a variety of cases and albums for convenient storage.
Do I still get my original videotapes back and should I save them?
They are always returned. OK discard if you have extra copies of the DVD’s.
Will converting to DVD make my old videotapes look better?
No. It will be an almost exact copy of what is on the tape. But much easier to watch and locate your favorite sections. DVD quality will not degrade DVD is still our most popular option, but digital files on USB “thumb” drives are quickly overtaking them in popularity.
If DVD’s break or crack over time will I lose everything?
You would, but by using Florida Digital Studios transfer service, you can request they use scratch and breakable resistant DVD media, or request additional copies, or transfer media to a hard drive.
Is there any other way to store my priceless personal media?
Short clips may be cloud stored with some services. But the most practical and cost-effective is to convert DVD’s to digital files and store them on a hard drive. Florida Digital Studios offers this service.
If I have DVD’s and now want digital files is that possible?
YES, as long as your DVD is playable we have professional software to convert it to an .Mp4 or .mov file. See next question for more details.
What if my films have become brittle and un-viewable by projector?
Over time film tends to yellow and fade, dry out and crack and possibly disintegrate. Often, we can pre lubricate it and save it or some portions, especially on larger reels. Film stored in cabinets and drawers in climate controlled conditions often will look just like the first time it ever went through a projector. Florida Digital will look at your film when you drop it off, and in most cases can alert you to any potential problems we foresee.
Where will I get the best service and quality?
From an experienced professional, like Florida Digital with decades of experience and who utilizes the latest digital process with wide screen playback options.
Will converting to 1080 HD make my films look better?
No. It will be an almost exact copy of what is on the movie reel. Films tend to yellow. But many film reels have been stored in good environmental conditions. If so, the color richness and depth of field of well shot, in focus and well processed film will be there if it is on the original reels. 1080p will make the film transfer cover more of your new wide screen TV as opposed to a square picture more compatible with older SD TV’s.
Once the transfer is done, how do I view it?
All film transfers are digital and will be delivered on a fast
USB 3.0 digital thumb drive. The files can be easily transferred to your computer or are compatible with many of the new “Smart” TV’s. The files are also YouTube ready as well as many other file sharing and cloud based services. Florida Digital Studios also offers DVD’s plus a variety of cases and albums for convenient storage.
Do I still get my original films back and should I save them
They are always returned. OK discard if you have backed up the footage to more than one device. In some cases we may take several of the small 50’ reels and combine them onto one larger reel during the transfer process.