Convert Videotapes
The very best of your memories are on videotapes. Whether your old videos need converting, repairing, cleaning or restoring, Supaphoto is here to help.
Convert Tapes to Digital, DVD or even USB with us today. It’s quick, simple and the most important thing you can do today for your family.
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 it Works
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
After you place your order, we’ll arrange a fully tracked collection or you can just post your tapes, cine, photos, or audio to us.
2. Lovingly Converted
We’ll inform you know the moment we receive your order. Our video conversion specialists will carefully begin work to preserve and digitise your memories.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Your shiny new digital versions (as well as your originals) will be safely sent back to your family. Then you can begin to enjoy your old memories made new!
From start to finish, we track your tapes 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 Right Digital Conversion for your Family
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
DVD Package
USB Package
Cloud Download
We take your converted videos to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
Your converted videos on a USB memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
Your conversions, uploaded safely online to the cloud with a private access link, so you can watch and download your videos from literally anywhere.
What you‘ll get: Your videos on DVD.
What to order: Just ask for the DVD option to get all your conversions.
Ideal for: Watching on your television or a computer with disc drive.
What you’ll get: All of your videos 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 computer files.
What to Order: Just order a cloud download option. It’s simple.
Ideal For: Quick access and sharing with the family.
How to Choose the Best Conversion for your Old Videos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Cloud Download
Your conversions, uploaded safely online to the cloud with a private access link, so you can watch and download your videos from literally anywhere.
What you‘ll get: Conversions as computer files.
What to order: Just order a cloud download option. It’s simple.
Ideal for: Quick access and sharing with the family.
USB Package
Your converted videos on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
What you’ll get: All of your videos 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).
DVD Package
We take your converted videos to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
What you’ll get: Your videos transferred to DVD.
What to Order: Just ask for the DVD option to get all your conversions.
Ideal For: Watching on your television or a computer with disc drive.
Turn Camcorder & VHS Tapes into USBs, DVDs and Digital Files
The video to the left explains how Supaphoto helps customers preserve videotapes by converting ageing recordings into modern digital files. It gives a clear overview of our studio process, from initial inspection through to transfer, checking and final output.
Supaphoto works from a fully equipped professional-grade studio with the latest specialist equipment and software for videotape transfer. Because older tapes vary so much in format, age and condition, we use a multitude of decks and supporting equipment to help achieve the best possible result from each recording. Before transfer begins, every tape is pre-assessed and inspected. This helps us identify visible problems, choose suitable playback equipment and decide the most appropriate capture settings.
Our equipment is professionally maintained, because clean, stable and reliable playback is essential when converting treasured recordings.
We only use professional-grade equipment, and we keep it well maintained to help deliver the best possible quality. Each tape then goes through multiple pre-transfer and post-transfer quality checks, so the finished digital files are reviewed carefully before completion.
If there is an issue with a transfer, we do not simply accept the first result. We can transfer the tape again using different decks and capture settings, then choose the version that gives the customer the best digital file possible.
Approximately 96% of tapes are digitised well, and almost 100% are successfully transferred irrespective of their condition. That means even older, awkward or deteriorating videotapes often still have a very good chance of being saved.
For more background on protecting old recordings, see our guide to video preservation.
When you’re ready to preserve your own collection, visit the Supaphoto Home page or see our VHSC service to find the option that’s right for your videotapes.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Advantages
When you choose Supaphoto to preserve videotapes, you can expect careful handling, clear communication and proper human support from start to finish. We believe good old-fashioned customer service still matters, so you can speak to a real person if you have questions about your order, your tapes or the best way to protect your recordings.
Your originals are handled with care by experienced technicians, supported by more than 20 years of knowledge in media transfer and preservation. Every order follows a multi-point quality assurance process, with checks designed to give you confidence that your videotapes have been assessed, transferred and reviewed properly.
We also provide updates and order tracking for peace of mind, so you are not left wondering where your recordings are in the process. Your original tapes are returned to you after transfer, and your recordings are digitised in the UK, giving you reassurance over where your memories are being handled.
There is no annual subscription charge, and we do not charge for blank or untransferrable tapes. For customers who want the best possible outcome from difficult, important or ageing recordings, we also offer an optional advanced service for superior results.
Supaphoto has over 500 genuine five-star customer service reviews and supports multiple TV broadcast companies and programmes, including BBC Repair Shop, as well as museums and institutions. That experience helps families, collectors and organisations make confident decisions when preserving old videotapes.
For customers with mixed formats, our specialist support for older recordings may also be helpful when tapes need extra care before transfer.
And don’t worry we also offer bulk discounts on larger orders, so feel free to give us a call.
Digitised in the UK
Your VHS Tapes are hand digitised right here in the UK for your peace of mind.
Advanced Service
Studio grade equipment and AI software to enhance and even recover mould affected tapes.
Free Blanks
Free tape inspection & no charge for blanks or tapes that begin with TV when requested.
Originals Returned
For peace of mind, we’ll return your VHS tapes.
Security & Updates
We take security very seriously at Supaphoto with updates along the way and tracking.
Professional Studio Grade Technology
We use professional-grade VHS decks 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 VHS Tape prior to converting to DVD if this appeals.
VHS tapes can deteriorate over time, with picture quality fading, sound weakening, and the tape becoming damaged or difficult to play. Transferring them to DVD 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
Before
Pre Treatment
After
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 Videotape 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 VHS 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 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 safe.
Can You Upscale to HD/4K High Definition?
Yes! We can optional offer this service. Just ask!
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.
What delivery service do you recommend?
We always advise sending by Royal Mail Special Delivery which is still the safest option in UK today.
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.
Where can i learn more about video conversion options?
If you’re still unsure which Video Transfer service is best for you, read our comprehensive guide to video tape formats and conversion options.
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.
More Questions About this Format
A: The easiest and most reliable way to convert your home videos to DVD is by using a professional digitisation service. At Supaphoto, we have the technology and expertise to transfer your tapes quickly, safely, and at the highest possible quality — all for an affordable price. This saves you the effort and uncertainty of trying to manage the process yourself.
A: To convert your camcorder footage to DVD, connect the camcorder to your PC using a video capture card. Then, open your capture software, start recording, and play the tape in real time. Once captured, you can burn the file directly to DVD. If that sounds complex, Supaphoto can handle the process for you, saving you hours of setup and troubleshooting.
A: Our prices can go as low as £29.99 per tape for larger orders that qualify for bulk discounts. This makes Supaphoto one of the most affordable professional options for video tape conversion, while still delivering exceptional quality and service.
To keep your video tapes in good condition, store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. These conditions help prevent mould growth and tape degradation. Even with proper care, magnetic tape deteriorates over time, so the best way to preserve your footage permanently is to transfer your tapes to digital files as soon as possible.
A: Supaphoto is a UK-based specialist in VHS to DVD and VHS to digital transfers. We help preserve your precious home movies by converting them into long-lasting, high-quality formats like DVD, USB, or Cloud. Our process protects your tapes from further deterioration and ensures your memories can be enjoyed for generations to come.
A: VHS tapes typically last between 10 and 30 years, depending on how they’re stored. Even when kept in good conditions, the magnetic material gradually deteriorates, leading to a loss in picture and sound quality. That’s why digitising your VHS tapes is so important — at Supaphoto, we can safeguard your memories permanently in a stable, digital format.
A: The fastest and most convenient way to convert VHS to digital is to use a professional transfer service. The process requires time, experience, and specialised equipment, making home conversions challenging. By choosing Supaphoto, you’ll save time and money while ensuring your treasured memories are preserved at the highest quality.
A: In most cases, VCR tapes can be repaired, depending on the level of damage. Broken or split sections of tape can usually be spliced together with minimal data loss. To avoid the risk of making the damage worse, it’s best to let professionals handle repairs. A specialist digitisation company like Supaphoto can safely restore and convert your tapes without any hassle.
