Convert Digital 8 to USB to Save Your Memories
Found old digital 8 camcorder tapes in a storage box? We can safely convert them to safeguard your family’s precious memories.
We’ll convert your Digital 8 to USB in a few simple steps. Alternatively, just download and share your new modern digital files with your family via a Cloud Download too.
If you have another specific type of old digital camcorder, see too our mini dv to digital or micro mv to digital 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 Digital 8 to USB 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 Digital 8 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 Digital 8 Tapes to USB. 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 USB 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 Digital 8 to DVD
Digital 8 to USB
Digital 8 to Digital
We take your video tapes and convert your Digital 8 to DVD. It’s so easy to play it on any DVD player or other disc drive.
Your converted Digital 8 Tapes on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
Digital 8 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!
VHS to Digital
VHS 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.
VHS to USB
Your converted VHS 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 VHS to DVD
We take your video tapes and convert your VHS 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 Digital 8 To USB Converter
Our short film above is the best place to start — it walks you through the entire Supaphoto process and shows you exactly what happens to your tapes once they reach us.
Why Supaphoto
We’ve been trusted by families across the UK for over twenty years to handle the recordings that matter most. That trust doesn’t come from marketing — it comes from doing the job properly, every time. Our Google reviews tell their own story, with more than 500 five-star ratings from customers who were glad they chose a specialist rather than a generalist.
We also work with some of the most respected organisations in the country — the BBC, the V&A, Channel 4 — and we bring exactly the same standards to your family order as we do to theirs. Your tapes are handled individually, inspected by a real technician, and transferred with genuine care from start to finish.
The Benefits of Getting It Done
The longer camcorder tapes sit in a loft or a cupboard, the greater the risk of losing what’s on them permanently. Magnetic tape doesn’t stand still — it deteriorates, slowly and silently. Knowing what’s still recoverable might surprise you, even for tapes that look in poor condition from the outside.
Don’t Overlook Your Photographs
The families who send us tapes often have just as many memories sitting in shoeboxes — old prints, colour slides, strips of negatives waiting to be rediscovered. If you want to scan old photos, preserve old family photographs, or digitise old prints alongside your tapes, we do it all. We handle every format under one roof, so you can bring your whole collection together in a single order rather than spreading the job across different providers.
One decision. Everything preserved. Nothing left to chance.
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 Digital 8 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 Digital 8 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 Digital 8 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 Digital 8 Tape Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Digital 8 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 Digital 8 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: To transfer Digital8 tapes to your computer, you’ll need a working Digital8 camcorder or playback deck, a FireWire (IEEE 1394) or USB connection, and video capture software. You connect the camcorder to your computer, play the tape in real time, and record the footage through the software. However, this process requires time, compatible hardware, and some technical know-how — especially since many modern computers no longer include FireWire ports. That’s why most people prefer to use a professional Digital8 to USB conversion service like Supaphoto. We transfer your tapes safely, preserving the original quality, and save the videos as MP4 files on a USB stick, hard drive or via a direct download link.
A: Both Digital8 and Hi8 tapes look the same physically, but they differ in how they record and store video. Hi8 is an analogue format, while Digital8 records in digital format using the same tape width. Digital8 also offers better image quality and sound. Supaphoto can convert both types — Digital8 and Hi8 — to digital or USB, preserving their unique footage at the best possible resolution.
A: At Supaphoto, we convert Digital8 tapes to USB starting from just £8.99 per tape. The final price depends on the number of tapes and the chosen quality level. You can also select optional post-processing services, such as colour correction and noise reduction, to enhance your videos. We offer a best price guarantee, meaning you’ll always get the most competitive rate for your chosen service and resolution. All prices include VAT, and your original tapes are returned to you with your digital copies once the transfer is complete.
A: There are two main ways to transfer a Digital8 tape: you can do it yourself using the right equipment, or you can have it professionally digitised. To do it yourself, you’ll need a functioning Digital8 camcorder, a FireWire or USB output, the appropriate cables, and video capture software. You then play the tape and record the footage onto your computer in real time. If your camcorder no longer works or you don’t have the setup, the easiest option is to use Supaphoto’s professional transfer service. We convert your Digital8 tapes directly to USB, ensuring each video is preserved in excellent quality. You’ll receive your tapes back along with your digital copies ready to play on any modern device.
A: Yes, absolutely. Supaphoto specialises in converting Digital8 tapes to USB in two different quality levels. With our Standard quality option, your tapes are saved in their original PAL resolution (720 × 576 pixels) as MP4 files. If you prefer sharper visuals, you can select our Premium quality, where the footage is upscaled to Full HD (1,920 × 1,080 pixels). Your videos will be saved onto a USB stick or hard drive depending on the file size, ready to plug into your computer or TV and enjoy instantly.
A: To watch your Digital8 tapes, you’ll need a functioning Sony Digital8 camcorder or a compatible playback deck. Simply connect your camcorder to your TV or computer using RCA or FireWire cables, switch the camcorder to playback mode, and press play. However, since most people no longer have working Digital8 players or suitable connections, it’s far easier to have your tapes converted to USB or digital format. Once converted by Supaphoto, you’ll be able to watch your Digital8 videos effortlessly on Smart TVs, computers, tablets or even smartphones — without needing the original camcorder.
A: Our standard turnaround time for converting Digital8 tapes is typically three to six weeks, depending on the number of tapes and their condition. If you need your videos returned sooner, we offer a Priority Service for faster processing. Each tape is carefully digitised, reviewed for quality, and saved in your chosen format before being returned alongside your digital copies.
A: Yes, in many cases we can. If your Digital8 tape is broken, tangled or has a minor tear, our technicians can usually repair it before digitisation. We use safe, professional repair techniques to minimise any quality loss and preserve as much footage as possible. For mouldy or severely damaged tapes, we assess them individually to determine the best approach before conversion.
