Convert Micro MV to Digital & Save Your Memories
Have you found an old box with Micro MV tapes? It was such a tiny tape! Want to preserve them?
Convert your Micro MV tapes to Digital with Supaphoto© It’s a super easy process with us. Choose also USB or an easy download from our Supaphoto Cloud too.
The sooner you do it, the better, as these are extremely thin tapes that don’t last well. Sit and watch them with your family.
If you have another specific type of old digital camcorder, see too our mini dv to digital or digital 8 to USB pages for more information.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
Ask About Bulk Discounts too.
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.
Our Video Services Film
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.
Before & After - RAW Capture V AI Enhancement & Upscale
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 Micro MV 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 1 hour of capture, plenty for most tapes! – If you have videos 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 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.
Why Should You Convert Micro MV to Digital
When asked about our most prized possessions, most of us choose to mention sentimental objects or memorabilia. This is no surprise, as memories are some of the most precious gifts one can give or receive. Here at Supaphoto we specialise in bringing your precious memories back to life. This way, you don’t have to worry about them degrading, getting lost or damaged since tapes transferred take the worry away.
Micro MV is a Sony patented video format which was released into the market in 2001. It is the smallest video format available, at 70% smaller than MiniDV tapes. It belongs to the magnetic cassette tape media family and can hold 60 minutes of video – as a dv format.
Magnetic tape is composed of two essential layers. Firstly, it contains a thin layer of magnetic pigments mixed with a binder. This is supported by the second layer, which is a thicker film backing. The top layer, which contains the pigments, is the layer responsible for recording and storing video signals.
Unfortunately, despite the widespread use of magnetic tape media, this media family can degrade in many ways. For example, a common issue with MicroMV camcorders and other magnetic camcorder models that aren’t stored properly is binder degradation. This issue causes the binder to become soft and unlubricated. You will often hear media conversion experts and professionals referring to this as sticky tape or sticky shed.
Another issue which can occur with MicroMV formats is demagnetisation. In simple terms, Sony MicroMV tapes can easily be damaged by external magnetic fields, like airport security checks and handheld magnets. New tapes have a level of resistance to external magnetic damage, but unfortunately this resistance decreases with age. Unfortunately, this can be worsened by binder degradation too.
These issues make it even more important to keep your tapes in a sealed and dry environment. But most importantly, these are reasons to convert your MicroMV video tapes sooner, rather than later.
Editing Micro MV Tapes
Micro MV formats don’t use the same codec as the widely known mini DV and DV video formats. Instead they use Mbit/s MPEG-2 compression, which is the same compression which is used for DVDs. For this reason, Micro MV recorded video files can’t be edited directly using mainstream DV editing software. Examples of this software would be Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere.
Instead, Sony provided a Windows PCs only video editing software. However, later versions of Ulead video studio also caught on and provided editing options for Micro MV camcorders. All of these options, however, were complex to use and often required knowledge that wasn’t available to the general population.
At Supaphoto we aim to convert micro MV to digital formats, for example to MPEG 4 (or MP4 as it is widely known). This allows you to use a wide range of modern editing software which is available on both MAC and PC. Modern editing software is a lot more intuitive. And if it isn’t easy to use enough, we are happy to provide video editing guidance.
Furthermore, as you can see by reading our customer reviews on Google, we are also highly endorsed video editing providers. So if you don’t fancy the editing fun, you can leave it all to us!
Our team of professionals will care for your memories as if they were our own. Get in touch with us for information, or simply for a friendly chat. We will be happy to help.
In the meantime, you can join our Facebook community. We post updates on our work as well as tips and tricks!
The Risks to Old Film & Camcorder Cassette Tapes
Did you know that lofts and garages are some of the worst places to store your old tapes? This is because the magnetic tape inside Betacam cassettes is susceptible to damage from mold. Add to this the fact that increased air moisture and temperature changes can also lead to tape damage. This can only be fixed through costly and uncertain tape repair.
We believe that the best answer to this is to produce digital copies of your old footage to prevent possible loss or damage. This way you can have a ‘master’ copy in your original format alongside a digital transfer that can be played with most modern recording technologies.
You’ll have more besides. Let us help you convert micro MV to digital.
Our dedicated teams can safely transfer your Micro MV to MP4. They are easy to download and share via our Supaphoto cloud service. We can even place them on a memory stick or DVD to suit. Everyone has a USB port on their computer these days!
Through our transfer service, we can convert your analog media safely. We can either provide your digitised copies in digital format, as digital files, or on a DVD disk. We will, of course, return your original tapes in great condition. In fact, we will return them cleaner than they were when we received them!
We don’t charge a fortune to do it, by the way! And we’ll treat your material with the utmost care along the way.
So don’t put off the project of reviving your precious memories any more. Give yourself and your family a priceless gift that everyone will remember forever. Have a chat to us about our transfer micro MV to digital services.
Transfer 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 our helpful guide.
More Questions About this Format
A: Because Micro MV tapes require specific hardware and software, professional conversion is the safest option. We handle the entire process for you, from cleaning the tapes to capturing the footage and transferring it to USB or hard drive.
A: Yes. During conversion, we can enhance the brightness, colour, and stability of your video with our post-processing service. This helps restore the clarity of your original footage.
A: Yes, in most cases we can. If you have multiple tapes, we can save them all onto a single USB stick or external hard drive, clearly labelled for easy navigation.
A: Micro MV tapes are miniature video cassettes created by Sony in the early 2000s. They were smaller than MiniDV tapes and offered digital recording in a highly compact format. However, playback requires specific Sony camcorders that are now difficult to find. That’s why converting your Micro MV tapes to digital is the best way to keep those recordings accessible and safe for the future.
A: Yes, we do. If you have several tapes to convert, you can benefit from reduced pricing for bulk orders. The more tapes you send, the more you save — and we guarantee the same high-quality service for every single one.
A: Technically, yes — but it’s extremely difficult. Micro MV camcorders and playback decks are now rare, and you’ll need the right software and cables to extract the footage properly. At Supaphoto, we already have all the professional Sony equipment needed to convert your Micro MV tapes to digital in the correct format, saving you the hassle and risk of damaging your tapes.
A: It’s best to label your tapes clearly so we know what’s on them, and make sure they’re packed securely to prevent damage during shipping. You can send them to our logistics centre along with your signed order form — once they arrive, we’ll handle everything from cleaning to conversion.
A: Like all magnetic tapes, Micro MV cassettes can deteriorate over time. Heat, humidity, and repeated playback can cause the image to fade or the tape to degrade. The best way to preserve them permanently is to transfer them to a digital format before they’re damaged beyond repair.
A: We usually deliver your digitised videos on a USB stick, but we can also provide them via digital download if you prefer. Each file is clearly labelled, so you’ll know exactly which tape it came from. Once your order is complete, we’ll return both your original tapes and your new digital copies.
A: Don’t worry — in many cases, we can carefully repair minor damage before digitisation. If the cassette is severely damaged, we’ll inspect it and discuss the options with you before starting any work. Our priority is always to preserve as much of your footage as possible.
A: Absolutely. We can apply post-processing to improve the brightness, colour, and stability of your recordings. If your original footage looks dark or faded, our technicians can enhance it to make it clearer and more vibrant. Just let us know when placing your order.
