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
Thousands of Families Have Trusted Supaphoto
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How our Micro MV to Digital Converter Service Works
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Simply pack your beloved memories and send the Micro MV tapes 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 vhs tapes to dvd. 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 videos in Digital format are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your Micro MV 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 Best Conversion for your Old Micro MV Tapes
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Micro MV to DVD
Micro MV to USB
Micro MV to Digital
We take your video tapes and convert your Micro MV to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
Your converted Micro MV Tapes on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
Micro MV converted to Digital and uploaded to the cloud for easy access by you and your family.
What you‘ll get: Your tapes 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.
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 Micro MV Cassettes
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Micro MV to Digital
Micro MV converted to Digital and uploaded to the cloud for easy access by you and your family.
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.
Micro MV to USB
Your converted Micro MV Tapes 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).
Transfer Micro MV to DVD
We take your video tapes and convert your Micro MV to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
What you’ll get: Your tapes 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.
The UK’s Favourite Micro MV to Digital Converter
Our short film above is a good place to start — it gives you a clear, honest picture of how we work and the care that goes into every tape we handle.
Why Supaphoto
Micro MV was one of the smallest camcorder formats ever made, produced by Sony for only a handful of years in the early 2000s. That limited production window makes finding a service that can handle these tapes properly more difficult than it should be — which is exactly where Supaphoto’s depth of experience counts.
We’ve been working with specialist and hard-to-find formats for over two decades, alongside the more common household names. Our clients include the BBC, the V&A, and the British Film Institute, and our technicians are experienced with formats that most high-street services simply can’t accommodate. More than 500 five-star Google reviews reflect the trust families place in us — and the results we consistently deliver.
Everything taken care of.
The Benefits
Tapes from the early 2000s are now old enough to be showing real signs of deterioration. The case for acting sooner rather than later is straightforward: the recordings on your tapes won’t improve with age, and every year that passes increases the risk of losing them permanently. Getting them transferred now means you’re protecting those moments while they’re still fully recoverable.
Don’t Leave Your Photographs Behind
If you’re taking the time to rescue your video recordings, it’s worth thinking about your old photographs at the same time. Many of our customers use a single order to scan old photos, preserve old printed photographs, and digitise old family picture collections alongside their tapes. We cover the full range of formats your memories might be stored in — slides, negatives, prints, albums — so you can sort everything in one go.
One trusted service.
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 tapes everyday. You won’t be disappointed. Our dedicated studio takes Micro MV 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 Micro MV 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.
Digitised in the UK
Your Micro MV 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 Micro MV 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 camcorder video tape 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 video if desired!
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 Micro MV Tape Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Micro MV 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 Micro MV 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: 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.
