Convert Super VHS to Digital to Save Your Memories
If you’ve got video recordings recorded on SVHS, then you are lucky! It was a great format. But time is not on your side to safeguard those memories and share them with your family.
We’ll convert your S-VHS to digital today and preserve them forever. Enjoy your converted films on your PC or TV.
We can also transfer VHS to DVD and VHS to USB. As we as this, we also transfer the smaller, portable version VHS-C to Digital or you may prefer other options such as VHS-C to USB or even VHS-C to DVD.
Or call us now for some friendly advice
Freephone 0800 690 6160
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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 Super VHS 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 SVHS 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 svhs 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 video 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 Videos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Transfer SVHS to DVD
SVHS to USB
SVHS to Digital
We take your video tapes and convert your SVHS to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
Your converted SVHS Tapes on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
SVHS 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 Videos
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
SVHS to Digital
SVHS 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.
SVHS to USB
Your converted SVHS 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 SVHS to DVD
We take your video tapes and convert your SVHS 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 VHS Converter
Here’s a short & simple film on the left 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!
Gathering around to watch family videos and old tapes during get-togethers, and laughing—or sometimes cringing—through clips of holidays, birthdays, or even wedding tapes, has always been a cherished tradition.
It’s safe to say that old videos capture some of life’s most meaningful memories and treasured moments that deserve to be kept alive.
However, as technology has advanced, SVHS players have become increasingly rare, and ageing tapes are not only outdated but also deteriorating with time.
Digital has become a much more convenient, reliable, and high-quality format, making the transfer from SVHS to Digital the ideal way to preserve those irreplaceable memories for the future.
By converting SVHS to Digital, you ensure that your special moments are easy to enjoy again—on a wide range of modern players and digital devices.
SVHS video transfer remains the conversion service we carry out most frequently, and at Supaphoto Ltd we’ve preserved hundreds of thousands of hours of precious tapes for our customers over the years.
Our highly skilled technicians use industry-leading equipment and handle every tape with expert care—fuelled by an undeniable passion for nostalgia and memory preservation.
Simply start your order, send your tapes to us, and we’ll handle the rest from start to finish. With Supaphoto Ltd, your treasured tapes with memories are in the safest hands imaginable.
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 SVHS 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 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 SVHS 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 SVHS 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 SVHS 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 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 SVHS 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 SVHS 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: Super VHS (S-VHS) was developed as an enhanced version of standard VHS, offering superior resolution and richer colour detail. This made it popular among professionals and serious hobbyists seeking higher image quality. However, S-VHS tapes require compatible playback machines, as standard VHS players cannot fully reproduce their improved clarity. Over time, both S-VHS and standard VHS tapes deteriorate, leading to fading, distortion, or complete data loss. Converting them to digital is the best way to preserve their content permanently.
A: Super VHS (S-VHS) was a step up from standard VHS, offering higher resolution and better colour. Because S-VHS needs a compatible deck for true playback quality, ordinary VHS players cannot show the extra detail. When we convert Super VHS to digital, we use specialist S-VHS equipment and high-grade capture to preserve that added sharpness.
A: Like all magnetic media, Super VHS tapes deteriorate. Even with careful storage, noticeable quality loss can occur within 10 to 30 years, and the higher resolution makes flaws more visible. Converting S-VHS to digital protects the content from further decay and lets us apply gentle restoration such as colour correction and noise reduction.
A: To view a Super VHS tape properly you need an S-VHS-compatible player. Some standard VHS decks will play the tape but only at regular VHS quality. If you do not have the right machine, the simplest route is a professional digitisation so you can watch the result on modern TVs, computers, and phones.
A: DIY S-VHS transfer is challenging. Compatible decks are scarce and costly, capture hardware and software can be fiddly to configure, and older tapes are easy to damage. We use calibrated S-VHS playback and broadcast-quality capture so your digital file retains as much of the original clarity as possible.
A: We convert Super VHS to DVD, USB, or digital files such as MP4. MP4 is usually the best choice for universal playback across computers, tablets, and smart TVs. If you are unsure which output suits your needs, we are happy to advise.
A: Yes, your Super VHS can become MP4 for easy viewing on smart TVs, phones, and tablets. We optimise files for smooth playback and can also supply secure cloud delivery so you can stream or download from anywhere.
A: Timing depends on tape quantity and condition. A single S-VHS transfer typically takes a few hours including checks and export. Our standard aim is to complete most projects within 7 days of receiving the tapes.
A: Once your S-VHS is digitised, you are free to edit. Trim clips, adjust colour, add titles, or combine reels. We deliver in formats widely compatible with popular editing software.
A: Many damaged Super VHS tapes can be saved. We clean, repair, and stabilise before transfer and will assess each tape to set expectations. While severe damage can limit results, we always work to recover the maximum content.
A: Audio on S-VHS can suffer hiss, distortion, or level swings over time. During conversion we use professional tools to reduce noise and balance levels. Although extreme damage cannot be fully reversed, you can expect the cleanest possible soundtrack.
A: With a professional workflow the risk to your original is very low. We use non-destructive playback, careful cleaning, and strict handling protocols so your tape is returned in the same condition.
A: Pricing for Super VHS at Supaphoto is £14.99 per tape, plus £8.00 for USB, £4.00 for DVD, or £8.00 for a cloud download option. We offer up to 30% off on larger orders.
