Convert Tape to MP3 to Preserve & Share
Those old audio cassette tapes probably have more life left in them than your old tape deck!
Convert your cassette tapes to MP3s easily with Supaphoto and give them a new lease of life.
Optionally, see our Cassettes to USB or Cassettes to CD pages if you’d prefer these formats.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
Ask About Bulk Discounts too.
- Professionally Converted
- EASY Collection & Delivery
- Super Secure Checkout
- peace of mind tracking
- Professionally Converted
- EASY Collection & Delivery
- Super Secure Checkout
- peace of mind tracking
Join the 1000s of People That Have Entrusted Supaphoto With Their Material
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How it Works
Our process is one of the best things you can do for your family, in 3 simple steps!
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply pack up your precious tapes and send them to us. You can use our convenient courier collection and return service, or post them directly to us via recorded delivery. Once your order is placed, we’ll email you a simple welcome pack to guide you through the process and give you complete peace of mind.
2. Lovingly Converted
Our experienced team carefully digitises every item by hand, ensuring the highest quality and personal care. With over 20 years of expertise and millions of memories safely preserved, you can trust us to handle yours with the same dedication. Plus, you’ll receive regular updates throughout the process!
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where your memories come back to life. We’ll return all of your original tapes once they’re safely digitised. You can enjoy your newly preserved memories through a secure cloud download, a handy USB stick, or a beautifully packaged DVD. Then just sit back, relax, and let those moments play out all over again.
All the way, we track your tapes carefully so you always know their progress and when they’ll be returned.
What's Included?
You’ll receive everything needed to safeguard your memories.
Yes, where collection is applicable, we’ll organise for an easy to understand pre-paid address label to be sent to you. Could not be more simple. There’s also a section in there for you to add notes.
We know how precious your memories are. It can feel like a big decision. The Supaphoto Welcome Guide explains the process in step by step simple terms. It will also include useful contact details for peace of mind.
We loe what we do. Our dedcated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
This is where the magic begins. We’ll return all of your original media. Once preserved, you can access your files via our easy cloud download service, on a memory stick or a lovely DVD. Finally, just relax and let those memories flood in!.
Choosing the Perfect Digital Conversion for Your Audio Tapes
Just transfer your audio tapes into digital files or another audio format. Choose what you get back, relax and soak it in!
Easy Cloud Backup
USB
CD Set
Easily downloaded, you’ll be able to listen, share and store your audio files converted to digital safely with a simple link sent to you.
Your converted audio, saved to a handy USB memory stick. Just plug it into your computer or any device with a USB port to play, save, and share your files with ease.
Your original audio, lovingly converted and written onto a CD, ready to enjoy again on any CD player, DVD player, or disc drive.
What you‘ll get: Your conversions as digital computer files.
What to order: A simple download will suffice in most cases, unless your order is very large.
Ideal for: Listening, sharing and safeguarding for your family.
What you’ll get: All of your audio tapes on one USB or multiple memory sticks.
What to Order: One pen drive (USB) normally suffices. For larger orders we reccommend an SSD drive for extra safety.
Ideal For: Listening on your computer.
What you’ll get: Your audio transferred to CD in a nice presentation case.
What to Order: Simply ask for the CD option.
Ideal For: Playing on the stereo.
Cassette Transfer Audio Sample
Over the years we’ve transcribed audio from many people and organisations. Spoken history is always something that fascinates us as the people of speak of events that affected them that to that point unknown.
This particular recording is from a French lady who recalls her first impressions after moving to England in 1946.
We’ve transcribed huge cassette collections from county councils in England to recording the history of people speaking in their own words that lived in a small village called Ditchling in Sussex over many years since they were very young.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Here are just a few reasons why people choose Supaphoto to convert their audio tapes everyday. You won’t be disappointed.
Our dedicated studio is devoted to transferring peoples memories. We constantly invest in the latest technology for our professional grade studio in order to get the best possible results from your family recordings.
We inspect all your tapes at the onset and advise accordingly, if any repairs are needed. The journey of your tape is tracked at every step and quality checked. For Audio Cassettes, and Reel to Reel Tapes with mould, please contact us as we have dedicated processes for these too.
Output & Listening
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or CD. Listen on PC, tablet, mobile or cd player
Audio Corrections
Expert sound correction for old audio tapes and magnetic reel to reel tapes in poor condition
AI Audio Restoration
Optional AI audio restoration delivers cleaner recordings with enhanced sound
Free Services
Free pre-transfer tape inspection and absolutely no charge for blank tapes
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking
Supaphoto's Audio Tape To Digital Conversion Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto everyday. You won’t be disappointed.
Output & Viewing
Colour Corrections
AI Video Restoration
Free Services
Security of Handling
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
The Best Way to Convert Audio Cassettes and Reels
Whether it’s your teenage band’s first album, a heartfelt chat with a grandparent, or another precious memory captured on cassette, those old recordings are worth keeping alive.
Over time, audio cassettes naturally deteriorate — and as they do, the quality of the recordings, and the memories they hold, begin to fade.
Converting audio cassettes to digital files is the best way to restore and preserve those sounds for the future. It’s a delicate process that requires the right equipment, experience, and a careful touch.
With many thousands of hours of audio conversions completed, we’ve helped countless people bring their memories back to life. Whether you’re looking to convert old audio tapes to digital or simply want to preserve your audio memories, your old cassettes and tapes are in safe hands with us.
We love what we do — helping people beat the technical challenges of digital conversion and keep their stories alive for years to come.
We’d love to preserve yours too.
To complement our transfer services, we also provide a range of supporting options such as audio tape repair and audio restoration to enhance and improve your old recordings.
Common audio brands we handle include Scotch, Ampex, Philips, Agfa, BASF, Maxwell, TDK, Memorex, and many more.
Whatever the brand, we’re familiar with the differences and make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible result.
What can be more wonderful than getting together with your family and reliving those precious moments again, watching your children’s eyes light up as they listen to cherished recordings or old sound clips? Often, you’ll find yourself explaining the stories behind them or marvelling at how wonderful those moments were.
Home recordings hold some of the most amazing memories — from birthdays to holidays and weddings — carefully captured on those much-loved audio tapes and cassettes.
Don’t let those old tapes fade away. Sadly, with the passage of time, far fewer of us have a reliable tape player that we can trust to safely play our cherished recordings without risking damage to the original.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
2. Lovingly Converted
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
2. Lovingly Converted
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Sussex University's Massive Collection of Bob Copper's Priceless English Folk Music
We were so proud to have been chosen by the University of Sussex to digitalise and convert their priceless collection of beautiful audio reel to reel magnetic recordings from Bob Copper. We’ve also scanned hundreds of images from Sir Richard Attenborough’s photo collection which he left to Sussex University.
Bob Copper, who has died aged 89, was a leading member of the famous singing Copper family of Rottingdean, East Sussex, and an important collector of English folksongs. His earliest musical memories were of sitting around the fire singing with his father, Jim, and his grandfather James Copper, who was born in 1845.
Our Cassette to Digital Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Transfer Prices for Compact Cassettes
1 Tape: £34.99
2 – 5 Tapes: £29.99 each
6 Tapes Onwards: £26.99 each
Typical Compact Cassettes include for 1 hour of capture, plenty for most tapes! If you have compact cassettes that exceed 1 hour, costs are limited to just £9.99 extra per hour, per item. See FAQS too below.
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) Mp3 Digital Files as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy listening & sharing with family
ii) Mp3 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a new CD in a nice presentation case
Got Audio reels? see our reel to reel tape page. For a type of audio tape not listed here, see them all here.
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case: £9.99
Free Doorstep Collection & Safe Return & Signed-For Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack. We’ll liaise with you to collect your package free of charge. We safely return items with signed-for delivery for extra peace of mind too.
No Upfront Payment? – When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a chance that you have blank tapes.
Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
All Prices are Inclusive of VAT
FAQs
We’ve made life easy for you by compiling the the most commonly asked questions that we’ve been asked over the years in one place!
How can I listen to my recordings?
Could not be easier! Either plug in a simple USB and listen on PC, laptop or ipad. Listen on your mobile phone or play a CD on a CD player.
Which media output is best?
Digital files are easy to play and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Have fun too sound editing as well. A back-up CD also makes sense.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes we do. It delivers a superior, cleaner sound. It takes a little longer but doesn’t cost much more.
Our Advanced AI Sound Restoration Service
This service delivers superior noise reduction and background music removal. The unique algorithm often produces cleaner, more faithful audio recordings.
Would I be charged for blank tapes?
Don’t worry. We NEVER charge for blank tapes!
How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less.
Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we’ll send you or share your USB memory stick.
My audio tape sounds very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?
You’ll be amazed at the results we deliver. Our audio restorer will review first and advise you..
Can I listen to them and save them on a Free Online Cloud Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.
Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat tapes as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself
Why should I do it?
All sound recordings slowly deteriorate. The sooner you do it – the better.
What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match.
I have a lot of audio tapes – Can I get a bulk discount?
Just contact us to see how we can help. We also have a buy now, pay later option.
I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
All Prices are Inclusive of VAT
It's Time to Convert Audio Tapes to Digital Formats for Peace Of Mind
While our parents penned love letters, we crafted mixtapes.
Audio cassettes revolutionised our world. Coupled with the advent of the Sony Walkman, they revolutionised how we experienced and shared music, delighting our ears, and we cherished every moment. It was akin to discovering fire or the wheel. Our auditory pleasures became portable, offering a private sanctuary on the bus, during lectures, at the half-pipe, or post-breakup. Nothing silenced a nagging teacher or a parental sermon better than slipping on a pair of headphones.
The mixtape cassette, a novel form of self-expression, wielded power that rivalled a sword. That legacy endures, but the old tapes themselves, unfortunately, do not. They’re deteriorating. If you neglect the need to convert audio tapes to digital formats, you risk losing both the music and the memories. Our Supaphoto audio tapes to digital or CD conversion service, whether through a thumb drive or via Supaphoto Cloud™, serves as your time machine back to those emotions, the playlists as unique as fingerprints, live recordings, and music absent from any other format.
We’re all familiar with it—the compact cassette, music cassette, cassette tape, or audio cassette—a magnetic tape nestled between two miniature spools encased in protective plastic. Digitising reel to reel audio tapes is something we do everyday.
The Revolution of Audio Cassettes
It housed pre-recorded audio or blank tapes for personal use. It marked a pivotal advancement in both home recording and portable audio. Cassettes played a role in societal transformation, spurring underground rock, hip-hop, and punk movements, uniting people, and catalysing political change and artistic freedom. There’s never been a better time to transfer audio tapes to digital.
While many of us have upgraded our music collections from the days of hitting the record button when our favourite song aired on the radio, we’ve also preserved a few cherished cassette tapes. Take a moment to evaluate your collection. If it’s from a major record label, chances are the music is available in a superior format (CD or digital).
But if it’s from a smaller label, or if it’s a mixtape, a live recording, or those whimsical fake radio commercials you recorded in your bathroom, those treasures are irreplaceable. They can only be preserved, and time is slipping away. You deserve easier access to your cherished moments.
Do your cassettes emit hissing sounds, waver, fade in and out, or suffer from uneven playback? Does your tape player occasionally feast on them? Do you even have a working tape player? Are the metal components rusting, or the cassettes warped or cracked? If you’ve answered yes then it’s time to convert audio tapes to digital.
We Simply Love Our Audio Tape to Digital Service!
Yes! We really love providing our audio tape to digital service. But we also know that it’s better to avoid the issue arising in the first place so we advise our clients how to take care of their tapes too.
Remember to preserve magnetic audio tapes and slow down their deterioration, it’s important to store them in a controlled environment with stable temperature and humidity, protect them from strong magnetic fields, and handle them with care.
Digitising the content on the tapes is also recommended to create a digital backup and reduce the need for physical playback, which can contribute to wear and tear.
Some older magnetic tapes, particularly those from the 1970s and 1980s, are prone to a condition known as “sticky shed syndrome.” This occurs when the binder used to hold the magnetic particles together on the tape becomes hydrolysed, causing the tape to become sticky and less playable. We’re used to this at Supaphoto and can ‘bake’ the tapes at a controlled temperature and humidity in a scientific oven especially used for such purposes. This will aid the digitisation.
Finally Time to Transfer Audio Tapes To Digital?
Our expert technicians are on standby, ready to breathe new life into your aging cassette tapes by digitising them for the modern era. Our audio tape to digital transfer service will convert the content into CD and .wav files. When we’re through, it’ll be like receiving that mixtape from your summer camp crush all over again. Put on those headphones and relive the magic of 1985.
You may also in your collection audio CDs – see our Disc section for more information
Audio Conversion Sample & Customers
Why not check out the quality of our Audio Transfer Service. Over the years we have converted many audio recordings, ranging from the entire collection of the Copper Family’s reel to reel copies of old English folk songs (literally hundreds of hours!) to an entire collection of oral history cassette tapes from the residents of Ditchling Village.
We were chosen to undertake conversion work for the TV Production Company behind the BBC’s Repair Shop!
Other projects include digitalising Sir Richard Attenborough’s personal collection of images, converting early footage of Virgin Airways promotional films and digitalisation work relating to Windsor Castle, the Mary Rose and the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Discover more about the range of audio tapes and formats that we transfer – convert audio tapes to digital services.
If you’re still unsure which audio conversion service is best for you – read our audio tape inspiration and conversion guide.
More Questions About this Format
A: Converting cassette tapes to MP3 involves transferring the analogue audio from the cassette into a digital format. The process requires a cassette deck connected to a computer via an analogue-to-digital converter and specialised recording software to capture the sound. At Supaphoto, we use professional-grade cassette players, precision converters, and advanced audio restoration tools to produce MP3 files with exceptional clarity. Our cassette digitisation service ensures far better results than typical DIY methods, preserving your music and memories in top quality.
A: Cassette tapes naturally degrade over time, causing the magnetic tape to lose fidelity and become brittle. Converting cassette tapes to digital formats like MP3 preserves the sound and prevents further deterioration. Digital files are easier to store, share, and archive safely. At Supaphoto, we take great care in preserving sentimental recordings, ensuring every conversion captures the warmth and authenticity of the original tape while enhancing sound quality where possible.
A: Most cassette tapes can be successfully converted to MP3, whether they contain commercial music, dictations, or personal recordings. However, the quality of the final MP3 depends largely on the tape’s condition. Supaphoto’s technicians have years of experience restoring and transferring audio from worn or fragile tapes, allowing us to recover details and clarity that DIY attempts often lose.
A: The time required to convert cassette tapes to MP3 depends on the tape’s length and condition. A 60-minute tape usually takes about an hour to digitise, followed by additional editing and audio cleanup. At Supaphoto, we perform post-conversion processing such as noise reduction, track separation, and volume balancing to produce the best result. Once complete, you’ll receive a secure download link for your MP3s, and your original tapes will be returned by post.
A: To convert cassette tapes to MP3 at home, you’ll need a cassette deck, a USB or analogue audio interface, and software such as Audacity. While this setup can produce basic results, consumer hardware and software rarely match the quality of professional systems. Supaphoto’s cassette to digital transfer service uses high-end converters and mastering tools that ensure cleaner, richer sound and perfectly balanced MP3 files.
A: Ensuring the best sound quality during cassette to MP3 conversion involves multiple stages. At Supaphoto, we begin with calibrated playback decks to ensure proper speed and alignment, then use professional-grade converters to capture every frequency accurately. Our technicians apply advanced software-based noise reduction and equalisation, monitoring each transfer carefully to ensure a crisp, clear final result.
A: The audio quality of an MP3 conversion depends on the original tape and the equipment used. Professionally converted MP3s can sound even better than the original cassette thanks to digital enhancement. Supaphoto’s cassette digitisation process removes hiss, corrects imbalances, and enhances tonal depth, producing clean, vibrant MP3s that preserve your original recordings with improved clarity.
A: Yes, cassette tapes can be converted to other digital audio formats besides MP3, such as WAV, FLAC, or AAC. MP3 is the most popular option for its balance of size and compatibility, while FLAC offers lossless, studio-quality sound. Supaphoto lets you choose your preferred format when placing an order, giving you flexibility depending on whether you prioritise quality, storage, or playback compatibility.
A: The cost to convert cassette tapes to MP3 varies based on tape length and the level of restoration required. DIY may seem cheaper, but the expense of equipment and time quickly adds up. Supaphoto offers professional cassette conversion from just £14.99 per tape, with optional USB transfers from £8. Our efficient process and expertise make it a cost-effective, high-quality choice for preserving your recordings.
A: To preserve your tapes before cassette to digital conversion, store them in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight, dust, and magnetic fields. Limit playback on old machines, as each play can cause wear. Supaphoto recommends transferring your recordings to MP3 or digital as soon as possible to protect them from further degradation and ensure long-term preservation.
A: It is often possible to enhance the sound quality of cassette recordings during the digitisation process. Using techniques such as noise reduction, equalisation, and volume levelling, Supaphoto’s technicians can significantly improve clarity and balance. While results depend on the tape’s original quality, our advanced restoration tools often produce a cleaner and more enjoyable MP3 version than the source.
A: Most tapes are suitable for cassette to MP3 conversion, but severely damaged ones may need repair first. If you’re unsure about your tape’s condition, Supaphoto can assess it and provide professional advice on feasibility and likely results. Our expertise allows us to recover and restore recordings that home setups often cannot handle safely.
A: Yes, even damaged cassette tapes can usually be repaired and transferred to MP3. Breaks, twists, or crinkles in the tape can often be fixed using professional tools. While small sections of audio may be unrecoverable, Supaphoto’s repair and transfer techniques ensure the maximum possible preservation of your recording in a clear, stable MP3 format.
A: Choosing a professional cassette conversion service like Supaphoto offers numerous benefits over DIY methods. You get superior sound quality, professional equipment, and expert restoration. Our services include audio enhancement, track splitting, and format flexibility, saving you time while delivering results that are both accurate and long-lasting. It’s a more efficient, reliable, and cost-effective solution for safeguarding your recordings.
A: At Supaphoto, we treat every project with complete privacy and confidentiality. Your cassette recordings are handled securely by trained technicians in a controlled environment. No files are shared or accessed beyond your project, ensuring your personal and sensitive recordings remain fully protected throughout the conversion process.
A: While most cassette tapes can be digitised, some may be too deteriorated for full recovery. Extreme physical damage, magnetic tape breakdown, or obsolete proprietary formats can make conversion difficult. If that’s the case, Supaphoto will advise you on possible solutions or alternatives, always being transparent about what’s achievable.
