Convert Discs to Digital to Preserve & Share
If you’ve got home videos somewhere on old discs but no DVD player to view them on, we can quickly convert your discs to digital in our dedicated studio and bring your memories back to life. We offer transfer services for CDs, DVDs and Mini Discs to a variety of different formats.
Convert your discs to digital in a few simple steps with us and bring alive again those lovely unrepeatable family moments for everyone.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
Ask About Bulk Discounts too.
About Our Service - The Supaphoto© Way
Thousands of Families Have Trusted Supaphoto
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How our Service to Convert Discs to Digital Works
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply pack your memories on dvd or cd discs and send them to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask for your step by step welcome pack now.
2. Lovingly Converted
We love what we do. Our dedicated team will digitise your old discs to digital. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once the discs in digital format are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your discs carefully so you always know their status and when they’ll be ready for return.
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 to Choose the Best Conversion for your Discs
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Transfer Discs to Digital
Convert Discs to USB
Copy Disc to Disc
Discs converted to Digital and uploaded to the cloud for easy access by you and your family.
Your converted video discs on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
We take your discs and convert your videos to another disc It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
What you‘ll get: Your discs transferred to Digital.
What to order: Just ask for the Digital option to get all your conversions.
Ideal for: Quick access and sharing with the family.
What you’ll get: All of your video discs on one or more memory sticks.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
What you’ll Get: Conversions as DVDs or CDs.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option. It’s simple.
Ideal For:Watching on your television or a computer with disc drive.
How to Choose the Best Conversion for your Old Videos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Transfer Discs to Digital
Discs converted to Digital and uploaded to the cloud for easy access by you and your family.
What you‘ll get: Your discs transferred to Digital.
What to order: Just ask for the Digital option to get all your conversions.
Ideal for: Quick access and sharing with the family.
Convert Discs to USB
Your converted video discs on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
What you’ll get: All of your video discs on one or more memory sticks.
What to Order: One USB stick is normally enough or upgrade to a safer SSD version.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
Copy Disc to Disc
We take your discs and convert your videos to another disc It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
What you’ll Get: Conversions as DVDs or CDs.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option. It’s simple.
Ideal For:Watching on your television or a computer with disc drive.
The UK’s Favourite Disc to Digital Converter
Before getting started, take a moment to watch the short video on the left. It explains how our disc to digital service works and why so many customers trust Supaphoto with their treasured collections.
Choosing a professional disc to digital service is one of the most effective ways to protect irreplaceable memories for future generations. As discs age they can become scratched, deteriorate or become increasingly difficult to access as technology continues to evolve. At Supaphoto, we carefully convert your recordings into high-quality digital files, helping to ensure your memories remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for many years to come. The time and care that went into creating those original discs was invaluable — now it’s just as important to protect them for the future. By converting your discs to digital formats such as USB or MP4, you can ensure that every sound, image, and memory is beautifully preserved and ready to enjoy anytime.
Customers choose Supaphoto because of our extensive experience, specialist equipment and attention to detail. Every project is completed by skilled technicians who appreciate the sentimental value of every recording. Before any work begins, each disc is carefully inspected so we can achieve the highest possible quality while handling every item with the care and respect it deserves. We complete every order in-house, keeping you informed throughout the process and providing the personal service that has earned us an excellent reputation across the UK.
The benefits of disc to digital conversion extend well beyond convenience. Digitising your recordings protects them from further deterioration, makes them easier to organise and allows you to enjoy treasured moments without worrying about ageing media. It also provides greater peace of mind, knowing that precious family memories and important recordings have been preserved for the future.
We regularly work with many different kinds of disc media, including music collections, spoken-word recordings, home recordings, data discs and MiniDiscs. Whether your collection contains family memories, personal archives or valuable recordings, our experienced team has the expertise to deliver outstanding results.
If you’re interested in discovering more about preserving valuable recordings, you’ll find plenty of useful information. Many customers also appreciate understanding what happens during the conversion process before placing an order, while exploring the many ways to protect and enjoy treasured media collections can help you choose the service that best suits your needs.
We specialise in converting your discs into easy-to-play, everyday digital formats such as MP4 video files. You can access your converted files easily through our Supaphoto© Cloud Download Service or choose to have them saved on a USB memory stick for convenient playback on your TV, computer, or other modern devices.
We convert DVD, Mini DVD, CD and , Mini Disc to safeguard the video and audio. We also Repair Discs too (DVDs and CDs)
It makes sense to act now, as over time we’re seeing more and more discs that have become unplayable due to scratches, age, or poor storage conditions. Converting your discs to digital ensures your memories and recordings remain safe and accessible for years to come.
We also provide a host of supporting services such Audio Restoration, Video Restoration, Disc Repair and Video Editing Services.
The time and care that went into creating those original discs was invaluable — now it’s just as important to protect them for the future. By converting your discs to digital formats such as USB or MP4, you can ensure that every sound, image, and memory is beautifully preserved and ready to enjoy anytime.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto to convert their discs with us. You won’t be disappointed. Our dedicated studio takes video disc conversions very seriously. We constantly invest in latest technology in our professional grade studio to get the best possible results from those family recordings.
We inspect all discs at the onset and advise if any repairs are needed which is often the case with discs nowadays. The journey of your disc is tracked at every step and checked for quality.
If there are any issues, rest assured that we’ll transfer your disc again with different machines and settings and choose the best version for your digital files.
If there are any issues, we contact you beforehand.
Digitised in the UK
Your Discs Tapes are hand digitised right here in the UK for your peace of mind.
Free Blanks
Free disc inspection & no charge for blanks or discs that begin with TV when requested. .
Disc Recoveries
Studio grade disc recovery equipment and advanced software to enhance and even recover damaged discs
Originals Returned
For peace of mind, we’ll return your original discs.
Security & Updates
We take security very seriously at Supaphoto with updates along the way and tracking.
Professional Studio Grade Technology
We use professional-grade equipment and high end capture hardware for faithful, accurate transfers.
Nothing beats reliving old memories but remade for today
We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We deliver great results with our video capture process as you can see from the example frame below an old video from over 25 years ago. This enhancement technology can sharpen film. remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail, stabilise the film & more.
Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, we can now super charge the quality of your Discs prior to converting to digital if this appeals.
Discs tapes can deteriorate over time, slowing becoming unplayable . Transferring them to digital formats helps protect your memories in a more convenient format before the original tape wears out.
For more information, watch our video transfer service and examples video
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Pre Treatment
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Post Treatment
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sir Richard Attenborough – Just One of Our Proudest Moments
We were so proud to be chosen by the University of Sussex to preserve some of film director Sir Richard Attenborough’s photographs.
Over the years, we’ve also scanned thousands of photo from prestigious photo albums going back to the 1900’s for British politicians to thousands of everyday family photo collections for families throughout the UK.
We were chosen to undertake cine film 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.
Our Disc Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
DVD & CD Transfer Prices to MP4 Video or MP3 Audio Files
1 Disc: £34.99
2 – 5 Discs: £29.99 each
6 Discs Onwards: £26.99 each
Prices include for 1 hour of capture, plenty for most Discs! – If you have discs that exceed 1 hour, costs are limited to just £9.99 extra per hour, per item.
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) Mp4 or MP3 Digital Files as a Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family: £19.99
ii) Mp4 or MP3 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick £19.99
iii) Conversion to a new Disc in a nice presentation case £19.99
Optional extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of DVD/CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of DVD/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.
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 view my films or listen to my recordings?
Could not be easier! Either plug a simple USB into your TV and view as a slideshow or watch on PC, laptop, ipad or mobile phone. Your audio too can be listened to a computer, ipad or phone too
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.
Which media output is best?
Digital files are easy to play and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Start your own home editing projects too. A back-up disc also makes sense.
No Upfront Payment? – When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a small chance that you may have non-chargeable blank tapes.
Would I be charged for blank discs?
Don’t worry. We NEVER charge for blank discs!
How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes. our video service delivers more vivid colours, better contrast, sharper pictures and image stabilisation. Our audio service delivers cleaner, clearer sound. It takes longer but and costs relatively little more.
New! AI Cinematic Video Restoration Service
Our new AI REVIVAL restoration system leverages intelligent temporal data to deliver cleaner, more faithful videos. Whether you have tapes, DVDs or video files, we’ll can transform them into beautiful HD even higher resolution videos.
Do you collect / Can we visit your studio?
Yes we collect throughout the whole of the UK! Alternatively, you may visit us too so that we can go through the variables together. Just call or email us in advance to make an appointment at a suitable time please.
Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
Can You Upscale to HD/4K High Definition?
Yes! Go for that true magical cinematic experience! It also has features such as picture stabilisation, colour correction, frame rate correction and more besides.
My video looks very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?
Yes definitely! We’ll always review and advise you first though. And if a few tapes appear mouldy, we even have a dedicated process to handle these too.
Can I view 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 discs slowly deteriorate over time. 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 discs – Can I get a bulk discount?
Just contact us to see how we can help.
My disc is scratched and does not play. Can you still help?
We also have a disc repair and recovery service. Just let us know.
I still have questions – How Can I contact You?
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
What delivery service would you suggest using when I want to post my own material to you?
We would always advise sending by Royal Mail Special Delivery which is by far the safest delivery option in the whole of the UK!
Bulk Discounts
Got a large order? We’ll do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.
Convert Discs with Supaphoto
Converting DVDs, Mini DVDs and CDs to digital files has become a popular and practical solution in the digital age. This process allows individuals to preserve their valuable multimedia content, reduce physical clutter, and enhance accessibility. Several methods can be employed to accomplish this transition, each catering to different formats.
Disc Conversions
For DVDs and mini DVDs, we use a series of dedicated tools to extract the audio and video content and convert discs into digital files. We can often preserve the groups of files within the discs too – such as chapters. This not only preserves the content but also makes it compatible with a wide range of devices and platforms.
There are many other aspects to be taken into account such as file size, formats, compatibility and compression. Bitrates and other terms come into play and the experience that Supaphoto has will pay dividends in respect of the quality your video deserves. At Supaphoto, we’re used to all of this.
When it comes to CDs and mini discs, the disc conversion process involves ripping the audio content into digital formats like MP3 or FLAC. Once it’s done, it’s so easy to play them on your phone, tablet, MAC or PC. This not only ensures the preservation of music but also allows for easy organisation and playback through various devices, such as smartphones or computers or mini discs, the process is somewhat similar to that of CDs. However, as mini discs were not as widely adopted, finding compatible and reliable hardware may pose a challenge.
What Can I Do With My Converted Files?
Once the conversion is complete, users can store their digital files on external hard drives, cloud services, or other storage solutions. This not only safeguards the content from physical degradation but also provides the convenience of easy sharing and streaming. Overall, the transition from physical media to digital files offers a modern and efficient way to manage and enjoy multimedia collections. It also allows for much easier sharing. Chat to us about how we convert discs into long lasting memories. A complete guide read too.
View Service Overview and Samples Video
Why not check out the quality of our Video Conversion Services and Samples.
Previous Customers:
We’re proud to have been chosen to undertake cine film 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 discs that we transfer – convert discs
If you’re still unsure which video transfer and restoration service is best for you, read our disc conversion buying guide.
More Questions About this Format
A: To convert a DVD to a digital file yourself, you’ll need a computer with a DVD drive, DVD-ripping software, and enough storage space for the resulting video files. Insert your disc, run the software, select the desired format, and save it to your computer. Because this process handles one disc at a time, it’s quite time-consuming. Supaphoto can convert any number of DVDs into digital files or additional copies quickly and professionally.
A: Professional services like Supaphoto specialise in DVD to digital conversions using advanced equipment that ensures no loss of video or audio quality. We can also create interactive menus for easy navigation and playback on your chosen format.
A: Common formats for DVD conversion include MP4, AVI, MOV, and MKV. The right format depends on your playback devices and intended use. Supaphoto converts all discs into high-bitrate MP4 files for broad compatibility and crisp, clear picture quality.
A: If you use Supaphoto’s DVD digitisation service, you’ll typically receive your completed files within about one week of us receiving your discs. Actual processing time depends on factors such as film length and quality, but our professional equipment ensures fast, high-quality results.
A: Converting copy-protected DVDs requires bypassing encryption, which is illegal in the UK. For that reason, Supaphoto cannot convert commercially released movies or copyrighted discs.
A: If you attempt DIY DVD conversion, you’ll likely need to buy an external DVD drive, as most modern computers lack them. You’ll also need reliable ripping software, which can be costly. When you factor in time, equipment, and effort, it’s far more efficient and affordable to use Supaphoto’s professional DVD to digital conversion service. We charge £14.99 per DVD, with discounts available for bulk orders.
A: You can edit videos before or after conversion using standard video-editing software to cut clips, adjust colour, or add transitions. Supaphoto offers basic video enhancement and menu creation as part of our service to ensure your final DVD or digital file looks polished and professional.
A: Digitised discs can be stored in a variety of ways, including external hard drives, USB sticks, or cloud storage for easy streaming and backup. Supaphoto provides all of these storage options to give you the flexibility that best suits your needs.
A: The ability to recover video from a damaged DVD depends on how extensive the damage is. Supaphoto uses high-precision drives and specialist recovery software that can successfully extract data from most discs with only minor to moderate surface damage.
A: When converting discs to digital at home, a slight reduction in quality is possible due to lower-grade equipment and settings. Supaphoto’s professional systems use calibrated, high-end hardware that preserves your videos exactly as they appear on the original disc, ensuring crisp, faithful results.
