Convert Hi8 Tapes to USB to Save Your Memories
Don’t tell me! You’ve discovered a dusty old storage box with video formats such as Hi8 tapes? Haven’t got a camcorder to play them on?
Convert those Hi8 tapes to USB today with your easy order process and bring joy to your family. Watch the converted films together and benefit from their safeguarding.
Oh! and take a trip to our Hi8 to Digital and Hi8 to DVD pages to view the other options you can convert Camcorder tapes to Digital.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
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About Our Service - The Supaphoto© Way
Trusted Partner to Thousands Across the UK
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 call us to arrange a free order collection, pack up your memories and send them to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask us for your step by step welcome pack now!
2. Lovingly Converted
We love what we do. Our dedicated team will hand digitise every single item. We’ve saved thousands of your videos over 20 years, with regular updates sent along the way.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll always return your original media. Once preserved, you can access them via an easy cloud download link, USB stick or a DVD. Relax and let the memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your video tapes carefully so you always know their status and when they’ll be ready for return.
How It Works
Our process is one of the best things you could ever do for your family in three simple steps!
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply call us to arrange a free order collection, pack up your memories and send them to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask us for your step by step welcome pack now!
2. Lovingly Converted
We love what we do. Our dedicated team will hand digitise every single item. We’ve saved thousands of your videos over 20 years, with regular updates sent along the way.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll always return your original media. Once preserved, you can access them via an easy cloud download link, USB stick or a DVD. Relax and let the memories flood in.
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!.
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 Videos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Easy Cloud Backup
USB
DVD Set
Easily downloaded, you’ll be able to view, share and store your new digtal files safely with a simple link we send you.
Your videos will be transferred onto a USB memory stick. Just plug and play on your computer, tablet, or TV.
We’ll take your original videos and lovingly convert them to a DVD.
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: Viewing, sharing and safeguarding for your family.
What you’ll get: All of your videos on one or more memory sticks.
What to Order: One pen drive (USB) normally suffices. For larger orders we reccommend an SSD drive for extra safety.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
What you’ll get: Your DVD in a nice presentation case.
What to Order: Simply ask for the DVD option.
Ideal For: Watching on DVD players and having a piece-of-mind physical back-up option too.
Choosing the Perfect Digital Conversion for Your Videos
Choose what you’ll get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Easy Cloud Backup
Easily downloaded, you’ll be able to view, share and store your new digtal files safely with a simple link we send you.
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: Viewing, sharing and safeguarding for your family.
USB
Your videos will be transferred onto a USB memory stick. Just plug and play on your computer, tablet, or TV.
What you’ll get: All of your videos on one or more memory sticks.
What to Order: One pen drive (USB) normally suffices. For larger orders we reccommend an SSD drive for extra safety.
Ideal For: Watching on a computer or most TVs (with USB slots).
DVD Set
We’ll take your original videos and lovingly convert them to a DVD.
What you’ll get: Your DVD in a nice presentation case.
What to Order: Simply ask for the DVD option.
Ideal For: Watching on DVD players and having a piece-of-mind physical back-up option too.
Sample Video Tape Conversions
Saving Today's Memories for Tomorrow
Not everyone has the time to read lots of words.
That’s why we’re produced this short & simple film which explains what we do in a simple way. It also includes a few video transfer samples to put your mind at ease.
We hope that you enjoy it!
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
Sample Video Tape Conversions
Saving Today's Memories for Tomorrow
Not everyone has the time to read lots of words.
That’s why we’re produced this short & simple film which explains what we do in a simple way. It also includes a few video transfer samples to put your mind at ease.
We hope that you enjoy it!
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto to convert their tapes everyday. You won’t be disappointed.
Our dedicated studio is devoted to transferring peoples memories. We constantly invest in latest technology in our professional grade studio to get the best possible results from those family recordings.
We inspect all tapes at the onset and advise if any repairs are needed. The journey of your tape is tracked at every step and checked for quality. For VHS, VHS-C and Camcorder tapes with mould, please contact us as we have a dedicated process for these too.
If there are any issues, we contact you beforehand.
Output & Viewing
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on TV, PC, tablet or mobile
Colour Corrections
Expert colour correction for faded scenes and frame by frame remastering
AI Video Restoration
Optional AI upscale and restoration delivers cleaner videos with enhanced sound
Free Blanks & More
Free tape inspection and no charge for blank tapes
Security of Handling
We take security very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking and real time updates
Supaphoto's Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto everyday. You won’t be disappointed.
Our dedicated studio is devoted to transferring peoples memories. We constantly invest in latest technology in our professional grade studio to get the best possible results from those family recordings.
Output & Viewing
Digital file download via cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on PC, tablet or mobile.
Colour Corrections
Expert colour correction for faded scenes and frame by frame remastering.
AI Video Restoration
Optional AI upscale and restoration delivers cleaner videos with enhances sound.
Free Services
Free tape inspection and no charge for blank domestic VHS and camcorder tapes.
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking.
We inspect all tapes at the onset and advise if any repairs are needed. The journey of your tape is tracked at every step and checked for quality. For VHS, VHS-C and Camcorder tapes with mould, please contact us as we have a dedicated process for these too.
If there are any issues, we contact you beforehand.
Considering Hi8 to USB Perhaps? - See Enhancement Example Below
We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We deliver great results with our video capture process as you can see from the example below from an old VHS tape. Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, the quality is even better! We can now optionally use the latest AI to restore your videos. This enhancement technology can sharpen film while recovering accurate detail, remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail in your film, soften the look of dust and scratches, stabilise the film & more.
For more information, watch our video transfer service and examples video
Before
Pre Treatment
After
Post Treatment
Interested in Transferring Your Videos? - See Example Below
We take technical quality seriously at Supaphoto. We deliver great results with our video capture process as you can see from the VHS Tape example below. Now with our REVIVAL AI process and treatment, the quality is even better! We can now optionally use the latest AI to restore your videos. This enhancement technology can sharpen film while recovering accurate detail, remove excess harsh noise while recovering true authentic detail in your film, soften the look of dust and scratches, stabilise the film and more.
For more information, watch our service and examples video
Before
Pre Treatment
After
Post Treatment
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
There’s something magical about pressing play on old home videos or even a wedding videotape. The laughter, the dodgy fashion choices, the family gatherings caught on film — every frame is a time capsule. These video tapes capture the people and moments that shaped our lives.
But those precious memories on old videos are fragile. VHS and camcorder tapes weren’t built to last forever. Over time, they wear out — the picture fades, the sound warps, and finding working VHS players feels like searching for buried treasure.
That’s where Supaphoto comes in. We specialise in bringing your old footage back to life by converting camcorder tapes to digital files you can easily watch, share, and enjoy again. Whether it’s a box of family VHS tapes, Mini DV recordings, or camcorder cassettes from the ’90s, our digital conversion service makes it simple to future-proof your memories.
At Supaphoto, we’ve helped thousands of families rediscover forgotten moments by transferring their video tapes to crisp, high-quality digital files. Our expert technicians use advanced equipment and meticulous care to ensure every smile, every voice, and every celebration is preserved in the best possible detail.
Once digitised, you can watch your videos on any device — TV, phone, tablet, or computer — and even share them online with loved ones. No more tangled tapes, broken players, or dusty boxes in the attic. Just your favourite memories, ready to relive anytime.
Video tapes are definitely the media we convert most, but we don’t just convert tapes; we protect stories, emotions, and family history. With Supaphoto, your memories aren’t just preserved — they’re reborn.
Your past deserves more than to fade away on an old VHS shelf. Let Supaphoto give it a new life, safely and beautifully.
Nowadays, finding a functional VCR that won’t crunch up your old tapes or an adapter for those non-VHS formats can be quite a challenge. The time and care that went into recording those cherished moments was invaluable. Now it’s just as important to protect them for the future. By converting your home videos to USB digital format, you can ensure every laugh, smile, and memory is preserved before the tapes deteriorate.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
What can be more wonderful than getting together with your family and reliving those precious moments again, watching your children’s eyes looking at the television in wonderment. Often, you’ll be explaining to them what it is they’re looking at or marvelling at how wonderful you looked when you were younger.
Home videos hold some of the most amazing memories from birthdays to holidays and weddings.
Don’t let those old home videos fade away. Unfortunately, with the passage of time far fewer of us have got working VHS players that we can trust and moreover operate safely to play these tapes without doing damage to your original VHS tape.
That’s where Supaphoto comes in as we are dedicated to the space and can place those memories onto a DVD in a nice presentation case and even enhance the quality. So you see, converting VHS to DVD is easy with Supaphoto and will safeguard your memories for many years to come.
The time and effort invested in preserving these memories on tape were truly well-spent. However, the importance of safeguarding these precious moments cannot be overstated. It’s time to convert those home video to USB digital format before they slip away into oblivion. Nowadays, finding a functional VCR that won’t crunch up your old tapes or an adapter for those non-VHS formats can be quite a challenge.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sir Richard Attenborough – One of Supaphoto’s 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.
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Sir Richard Attenborough – One of Supaphoto’s 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.
Our Hi8 Video Tape Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Video Transfer Prices to MP4 Digital Files or DVD(s)
1 Tape: £34.99
2 – 5 Tapes: £29.99 each
6 Tapes Onwards: £26.99 each
Prices typical tapes include for 2 hour of capture, plenty for most tapes! – If you have videos that exceed 2 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 Digital Files as Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy viewing & sharing with family £29.99
ii) Mp4 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick £29.99
iii) Conversion to a new DVD in a nice presentation case £29.99
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £24.99
– Back-up Version of DVD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of DVD in Presentation Case: £19.99
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.
More Questions?
See FAQs directly below
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?
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.
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 movie editing projects too. A back-up DVD 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 tapes?
Don’t worry. We NEVER charge for blank tapes!
How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes. It delivers more vivid colours, better contrast, sharper pictures and image stabilisation. It takes longer but and costs relatively little more.
My video looks very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?
Yes definitely! We’ll always review and advise you first though.
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 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.
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 videos slowly deteriorate over time. The sooner you do it – the better.
My tape has mould on it. Can you still transfer it?
Yes. We have a dedicated service for such tapes.
I also have a DVD that is scratched and does not play. Can you still help?
Yes. we also have a disc repair and recovery service. Just let us know.
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 videos – 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 – How Can I contact You?
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
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.
Our HI8 to Digital Conversion Service
Do you have piles of old camcorder tapes stored away in boxes? Chances are they’re the Hi8 video tapes that were widely used in home camcorders during the 1990s and early 2000s. If you’ve got old home movies from that period then it’s likely you’re sitting on a stack of old hi8 tapes.
The problem is that whilst many of us have kept our old tapes we threw out our old vcr recorders years ago. And even if you still do, the small size of Hi8 tapes means that they need a vhs adaptor tape to be played in a normal vhs machine. That means that there might be hours of priceless footage on these old tapes that you can’t watch any more. That’s where our HI8 to DVD services come into play.
If this sounds familiar and you’re looking for a way to recover your old home movies then you’re in luck! Our team at Supaphoto are experts in converting HI8 to DVD and digital video formats using video capture techniques that are compatible with most modern video technologies. Most tapes recorded on hi8 camcorders turn out to look great once digitalised. That’s what our 8mm tapes to digital service will do for you.
What are Hi8 video tapes?
Hi 8 tapes have an important place in the history of home cinema. Hi tapes are part of the general family of 8mm tapes that were developed during the mid 1980s by Kodak and Sony using 8mm video cameras. The 8mm hi8 format was developed by Sony in the late 1980s and was designed to achieve high quality video and audio recordings in a small format tape suitable for home recordings. It was intended to rival the increased fidelity achieved by the super VHS format used by companies like Panasonic. Digital hi8 tapes were soon marketed too.
Like other 8mm tapes, hi8 tapes differ from regular VHS tapes due to their relatively small size. This meant that they could be used in much smaller sized camcorders than the shoulder mounted design used in VHS recording. This development led to an explosion in handheld camcorders like Sony’s ‘Handy-cam’ Hi8 camcorders. Later mini dv tapes became available but no-one could envisage this yet.
Transfer your HI8 to USB
Although the smaller size of the 8mm tapes allowed for a huge leap forward in home videos it also produces some difficulties for modern viewers. This is because 8mm tapes cannot be played on regular VHS recorders without some form of conversion process. This will most likely come in one of two ways. Either through a conversion tape that will allow the smaller 8mm tape to be played on a vhs tape players, or through connecting the hi8 camcorder directly to a television with an adaptor cable.
As technology has developed it has become increasingly difficult to find working vhs adaptors capable of converting 8mm tapes/HI8 to digital. Add to this the fact that many modern televisions no longer have the suitable cable ports for older hi8 camcorders. This can mean that the old videos can become unplayable without buying expensive equipment. At Supaphoto, we can also transfer HI8 to MP4 and HI8 to USB.
Convert Hi8 Tapes To Digital Files
If you want to know how to convert hi8 video tape to digital and DVD formats then look no further! At Supaphoto we believe that answer lies in converting your old hi8 tapes into digital video file formats that can be played on modern technologies. Our team has years of experience converting hi8 to digital formats that will allow you to enjoy your old home movies without the hassle of wires or specialist equipment.
Our hi8 video conversion service will scan your old hi8 tapes frame-by-frame to give you quality, well defined video copies of the original footage using our hi8 tape players. Once your tapes are transferred you can then choose from a number of digital formats and file types to enjoy them on. Some like to transfer hi8 to Blu-ray for an HD version of your tapes on a new Blu-ray disc. This can be combined with our printing services to produce a truly unique object as a present for those you love.
Whatever the product or service you opt for as you look to find a partner to transfer video, we’re confident that our expert knowledge and customer service will leave you with everything you want and more when you need to convert HI8 tapes to DVD.
You can opt to have your footage outputted to DVD or as digital files on either a memory stick or as a download. Digital files are ideal for editing and sharing with friends and family too.
Examples & Customers
Rest assured that we take the issue of quality very seriously.
Why not check out the quality of our Our Video Services?
We’ve spent 000’s on our video tape to digital equipment and have been in this business for over twenty years.
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.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read guide read our helpful guide.
More Questions About this Format
A: To convert Hi8 tapes to USB, you’ll need a Hi8 camcorder or playback deck, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a computer, and suitable video capture software. This can be complicated and time-consuming for most people, especially if you only have a few tapes. Using a professional service like Supaphoto is usually the best option, as we handle the entire process for you using top-grade digital conversion equipment. If you’d prefer to try it yourself, connect your Hi8 camcorder to an ADC, capture the footage on your computer, make any edits, and then export the final video to a USB drive.
A: For a DIY setup, you’ll need a Hi8 camcorder or deck, an analog-to-digital converter, a computer with capture and editing software, and a USB flash drive or external hard drive to store your converted files.
A: Yes. Professional services such as Supaphoto specialise in Hi8 to USB transfers. We use high-end equipment and expert technicians to digitise your Hi8 tapes safely, producing crisp, high-quality video and audio files stored conveniently on USB.
A: To achieve the best quality, make sure your Hi8 tapes are clean and stored properly before conversion. Use a reliable ADC and set the capture resolution to match the original recording. However, for superior results, our Hi8 to USB conversion service uses professional-grade decks, time base correction, and digital enhancement tools — ensuring your final USB copy looks and sounds even better than the original tape.
A: Popular video capture and editing software includes Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, and OBS Studio. These programs allow you to capture footage from your Hi8 camcorder, trim or edit clips, and then export the digital files directly to your USB drive.
A: The time required depends on the number and length of your Hi8 tapes, as well as whether you want editing or restoration. At Supaphoto, most small Hi8 to USB orders are completed within about a week, while larger collections may take a little longer.
A: Converting Hi8 tapes to USB is the best way to preserve your memories in a modern, digital format. USB drives are compact, durable, and compatible with most computers, smart TVs, and media players. You can easily back up, share, or edit your videos without worrying about tape deterioration.
A: If your Hi8 tapes are damaged or fragile, we recommend using a professional service like Supaphoto. Our experienced technicians can often repair or stabilise damaged footage and enhance the picture and sound quality before transferring it to USB.
A: Yes. The digital files we provide on USB are compatible with all major computers, smart TVs, and media players. You’ll receive your Hi8 footage in a universal digital format such as MP4, which can be easily played, copied, or uploaded online.
A: Prices start at £14.99 per tape, but can be as little as £8.39 when ordering in bulk, thanks to our discount structure. Each order includes careful digitisation and file transfer to a high-quality USB stick.
A: Yes. As part of our Hi8 to USB transfer service, we perform light video correction, stabilisation, and sound balancing to ensure your footage looks and sounds its best. More advanced editing is also available upon request.
A: Absolutely. In addition to USB, we can also provide digital downloads or cloud storage options so you can easily access and share your converted Hi8 videos from anywhere.
A: Even after conversion, it’s a good idea to store your original Hi8 tapes in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep them in protective cases to prevent damage — though your new USB copies will ensure your memories are safe in a long-lasting digital format.
A: While analog-to-digital conversion always involves some level of processing, our professional Hi8 to USB service uses broadcast-quality decks and digital stabilisers to capture your footage with maximum fidelity. In many cases, the final USB version actually looks sharper and clearer than the original tape.
