Repair Audio Cassette Tapes to Preserve & Share
Got old audio cassette tapes that needs repairing?
We can help! We’ll repair audio tape cassettes and then convert digital to safeguard it for many years to come.
For more options, please take a trip to our audio tape and reel audio pages.
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
Trusted Partner to Thousands Across the UK
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How It Works
Repairing your audio cassette tapes is simple with our service, in 3 straightforward steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Carefully pack your cassette tapes and send them to us. You can use our convenient courier collection and return service, or post them directly using a tracked delivery method. Once your order is placed, we’ll send you a helpful welcome pack by email so you know exactly what to do next.
2. Lovingly Converted
Our experienced team will carefully inspect and repair each cassette by hand, using specialist tools and techniques to give your tapes the best possible chance of safe playback again. With over 20 years of experience handling treasured recordings, you can trust us to treat your tapes with the care and attention they deserve. We’ll also keep you updated throughout the process.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Once your audio cassettes have been professioanlly repaired, we’ll safely return your original tapes to you. If required, we can also advise on the next steps for preserving or digitising your recordings, so your memories can continue to be enjoyed for years to come!
From start to finish, we track your tapes so you'll 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!.
How it Works
Repairing your audio cassette tapes is simple with our service, in 3 straightforward steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Carefully pack your cassette tapes and send them to us. You can use our convenient courier collection and return service, or post them directly using a tracked delivery method. Once your order is placed, we’ll send you a helpful welcome pack by email so you know exactly what to do next.
2. Lovingly Converted
Our experienced team will carefully inspect and repair each cassette by hand, using specialist tools and techniques to give your tapes the best possible chance of safe playback again. With over 20 years of experience handling treasured recordings, you can trust us to treat your tapes with the care and attention they deserve. We’ll also keep you updated throughout the process.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Once your audio cassettes have been professioanlly repaired, we’ll safely return your original tapes to you. If required, we can also advise on the next steps for preserving or digitising your recordings, so your memories can continue to be enjoyed for years to come!
From start to finish, we track your tapes so you'll 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 Restored Audio
Once your audio cassette tapes have been repaired, we can convert them into digital files or another audio format of your choice, then relax and enjoy!
Easy Cloud Backup
USB
CD Set
Sent by secure download link, your repaired audio files are easy to access, save, share, and store safely on your devices
Your repaired audio can also be supplied on a USB memory stick, giving you a simple and convenient physical copy to keep.
If you’d prefer a disc copy, your repaired audio can also be transferred to CD for simple playback at home.
What you’ll get: Your repaired audio provided as digital files for use on your computer.
What to order: A standard download is usually the best choice for most orders, unless you have a larger amount of audio.
Ideal for: Easy listening, sharing with family, and keeping important recordings safe.
What you’ll get: All of your repaired audio saved onto one USB stick, or across multiple memory sticks if needed.
What to Order: One USB drive is normally enough for most orders. For larger collections, we recommend an SSD for extra storage and added peace of mind.
Ideal For: Playing on your computer and storing your repaired recordings securely.
What you’ll get: Your repaired audio transferred to CD and presented in a neat case.
What to Order: Just select the CD option when placing your order.
Ideal For: Playing on a stereo, CD player, or computer disc drive.
Choosing the Perfect Digital Conversion for Your Restored Audio
Once your audio cassette tapes have been repaired, we can convert them into digital files or another audio format of your choice, then relax and enjoy!
Easy Cloud Backup
Sent by secure download link, your repaired audio files are easy to access, save, share, and store safely on your devices
What you’ll get: Your repaired audio provided as digital files for use on your computer.
What to order: A standard download is usually the best choice for most orders, unless you have a larger amount of audio.
Ideal for: Easy listening, sharing with family, and keeping important recordings safe.
USB
Your repaired audio can also be supplied on a USB memory stick, giving you a simple and convenient physical copy to keep.
What you’ll get: All of your repaired audio saved onto one USB stick, or across multiple memory sticks if needed.
What to Order: One USB drive is normally enough for most orders. For larger collections, we recommend an SSD for extra storage and added peace of mind.
Ideal For: Playing on your computer and storing your repaired recordings securely.
CD Set
If you’d prefer a disc copy, your repaired audio can also be transferred to CD for simple playback at home.
What you’ll get: Your repaired audio transferred to CD and presented in a neat case.
What to Order: Just select the CD option when placing your order.
Ideal For: Playing on a stereo, CD player, or computer disc drive.
Sample Audio Tape Conversions
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 people choose Supaphoto to repair their audio cassette tapes. We’re committed to treating every recording with the care and attention it deserves.
Our specialist studio is dedicated to preserving precious recordings, and we continue to invest in professional equipment and up-to-date technology to give damaged tapes the best possible chance of safe recovery.
Each cassette is carefully inspected when it arrives, and if any repair work is needed, we’ll assess it and advise on the best approach. Your tape is tracked throughout the process and checked at every stage. If you also have Audio Cassettes or Reel-to-Reel Tapes affected by mould, please get in touch, as we offer specialist processes for those formats too.
If any issues arise during repair or playback, we’ll use different methods, parts, or adjusted settings to give the tape the best possible chance of successful recovery.
We’re proud of our high success rate and of the care and attention we bring to every order, whatever the age or condition of the cassette.
We also offer bulk discounts on larger orders, so please feel free to get in touch for a quote.
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 reasons people choose Supaphoto to repair their audio cassette tapes. We’re committed to treating every recording with the care and attention it deserves.
Our specialist studio is dedicated to preserving precious recordings, and we continue to invest in professional equipment and up-to-date technology to give damaged tapes the best possible chance of safe recovery.
Each cassette is carefully inspected when it arrives, and if any repair work is needed, we’ll assess it and advise on the best approach. Your tape is tracked throughout the process and checked at every stage. If you also have Audio Cassettes or Reel-to-Reel Tapes affected by mould, please get in touch, as we offer specialist processes for those formats too.
If any issues arise during repair or playback, we’ll use different methods, parts, or adjusted settings to give the tape the best possible chance of successful recovery.
We’re proud of our high success rate and of the care and attention we bring to every order, whatever the age or condition of the cassette.
We also offer bulk discounts on larger orders, so please feel free to get in touch for a quote.
Output & Viewing
Colour Corrections
AI Video Restoration
Free Services
Security of Handling
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
Whether it’s a treasured voice recording, a much-loved mixtape, or a family moment saved on cassette, those recordings are worth protecting.
As audio cassette tapes age, they can become twisted, tangled, snapped, or difficult to play, putting the sound they hold at risk.
Repairing damaged cassettes is often the first step in saving those recordings and giving them the best possible chance of safe playback or future digitisation. It’s delicate work that requires specialist tools, experience, and a careful approach.
With many thousands of hours spent handling and preserving ageing audio tapes, we’ve helped countless customers recover important recordings that might otherwise have been lost. Whether your cassette needs repair before transfer or you simply want to rescue a damaged tape, your recordings are in safe hands with us.
We’re passionate about helping people overcome the challenges of fragile tape formats and keeping those important sounds alive for years to come.
We’d be delighted to help preserve yours too.
Alongside our audio cassette repair service, we also offer additional support such as audio restoration and digitisation to help improve and preserve older recordings wherever possible.
We work with a wide range of cassette brands, including Scotch, Ampex, Philips, Agfa, BASF, Maxell, TDK, Memorex, and many more. Because different tapes and housings can behave in different ways, we assess each cassette carefully and make the adjustments needed to give it the best possible chance of safe repair and playback.
There’s something special about hearing those recordings again, whether it’s a family conversation, a favourite home recording, or a voice you haven’t heard in years.
Audio cassettes often hold some of life’s most meaningful moments, from birthdays and holidays to weddings, messages, and everyday memories captured on tape.
Don’t leave damaged tapes sitting unheard and at risk of further deterioration. As reliable cassette players become harder to find, attempting to play a faulty tape can easily cause even more damage. Repairing the cassette first is often the safest way to protect the recording and preserve what’s on it.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
The Best Way to Repair Audio Cassettes and Reels
Whether it’s a treasured voice recording, a much-loved mixtape, or a family moment saved on cassette, those recordings are worth protecting.
As audio cassette tapes age, they can become twisted, tangled, snapped, or difficult to play, putting the sound they hold at risk.
Repairing damaged cassettes is often the first step in saving those recordings and giving them the best possible chance of safe playback or future digitisation. It’s delicate work that requires specialist tools, experience, and a careful approach.
With many thousands of hours spent handling and preserving ageing audio tapes, we’ve helped countless customers recover important recordings that might otherwise have been lost. Whether your cassette needs repair before transfer or you simply want to rescue a damaged tape, your recordings are in safe hands with us.
We’re passionate about helping people overcome the challenges of fragile tape formats and keeping those important sounds alive for years to come.
We’d be delighted to help preserve yours too.
Alongside our audio cassette repair service, we also offer additional support such as audio restoration and digitisation to help improve and preserve older recordings wherever possible.
We work with a wide range of cassette brands, including Scotch, Ampex, Philips, Agfa, BASF, Maxell, TDK, Memorex, and many more. Because different tapes and housings can behave in different ways, we assess each cassette carefully and make the adjustments needed to give it the best possible chance of safe repair and playback.
There’s something special about hearing those recordings again, whether it’s a family conversation, a favourite home recording, or a voice you haven’t heard in years.
Audio cassettes often hold some of life’s most meaningful moments, from birthdays and holidays to weddings, messages, and everyday memories captured on tape.
Don’t leave damaged tapes sitting unheard and at risk of further deterioration. As reliable cassette players become harder to find, attempting to play a faulty tape can easily cause even more damage. Repairing the cassette first is often the safest way to protect the recording and preserve what’s on it.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
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.
Repair Audio Tape Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Our Prices:
Prices start from £39.99
We can also digitally convert your tape after the repair too. 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 £19.99 extra per hour of work, per item.
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
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
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.
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 offer 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.
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: Yes, most audio cassette tapes can be repaired — even if they’ve been damaged, tangled, or snapped. Common issues like broken tape splices, jammed reels, or cracked shells can usually be fixed by replacing the housing or re-splicing the magnetic tape. At Supaphoto, we specialise in audio cassette repair and restoration, handling everything from simple fixes to complex reel repairs. Once repaired, we can also digitise your tapes to USB, CD, or MP3, ensuring the recording is preserved permanently.
A: Cassette deck repairs are usually carried out by experienced audio technicians familiar with vintage playback equipment. These repairs can involve fixing motor issues, belt replacements, or cleaning and recalibrating the heads. At Supaphoto, while our main focus is on cassette tape repair and digitisation, we can often advise on reliable specialists who service and restore cassette decks. If you’re unsure whether your player or your tape is at fault, our team can inspect your cassette and help identify the issue.
A: We can repair most common forms of cassette damage, including snapped or twisted tape, cracked housings, tangled reels, and even minor mould contamination. In some cases, if the audio has degraded due to age or environmental factors, we can enhance the sound digitally after transfer. Whether your cassette contains music, interviews, or personal recordings, we do our best to recover every second of audio.
A: Repair prices depend on the extent of the damage. Minor repairs like fixing a snapped tape or replacing a shell are usually affordable, while more complex restorations may take additional time. At Supaphoto, cassette repair and restoration typically start from around £15 per tape, with an option to include digitisation for long-term preservation. We’ll always provide a free, no-obligation quote before proceeding.
A: Lack of sound or muffled playback can result from several issues — a demagnetised tape, dirty playback heads, or deterioration of the tape material itself. We inspect your cassette to diagnose the issue. If the sound can’t be fully recovered from the physical tape, our digital restoration process can often reduce hiss, hum, and distortion once the tape has been converted to digital.
A: Yes, in many cases. Mould can appear on cassette reels that have been stored in damp environments. Our technicians gently clean and disinfect affected reels using professional cleaning techniques. Once clean, the tape is played on dedicated equipment designed to handle delicate, previously contaminated tapes — ensuring the best possible sound recovery before transfer to digital.
A: Once your cassette is fully repaired and tested, we can either return it to you in its original playable form or convert it to digital for easy playback. Many customers choose to have their restored audio transferred to USB, CD, or MP3 so they can listen on modern devices. We always return your original cassette safely with your digital copy.
A: Recycling audio cassettes isn’t as straightforward as recycling paper or plastic because they’re made from a mix of materials — including metal, plastic, and magnetic tape — that most local recycling centres can’t process. However, there are a few responsible options. If the cassette still contains valuable recordings, the best “recycling” option is to digitise the audio before safely disposing of the tape. At Supaphoto, we can convert your cassettes to digital formats such as USB, CD, or MP3, preserving the sound before you part with the physical tape. Once digitised, we recommend donating reusable cassette shells to art or educational projects, or sending them to specialist recycling programs that handle electronic and magnetic waste.
