




U-Matic to Digital transfers are just one of many conversion services that Supaphoto© offers - To USB, Cloud, DVD to safeguard those memories. Simply send those tapes and we’ll take over





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U-Matic Transfers - We'll help you preserve and safeguard any u-matic tapes that you may have to new, safe, digital versions. 20+ Years Experience, 000's of Genuine 5 Star Reviews & 000's of clients for peace of mind. Plus Free Doorstep Collection & Return PP.
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- Professionally Converted
- EASY Collection & Delivery
- Super Secure Checkout
- peace of mind tracking
Join the 1000s of People That Have Entrusted Supaphoto With Their Material
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
EXCELLENT Based on 449 reviews Cloe Clare2025-06-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have just used supaphoto and it’s been a great quick and simple experience! Our films and video tapes were collected promptly and the team got back to us straight away when they received. We got a broken down price of what everything would cost and explained the stages of the process for us. Great price for what we sent away and very prompt on doing the job and sending stuff back. Would definitely use again and recommend to anyone looking for this service. Sue Blight2025-06-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service and very efficient too! The quality of the films is superb and have not lost any of the quality from the original. Thanks for preserving our memories! Just used Supaphoto again and the service was so good. They really understand the importance of my 'legacy' videos and treat them very carefully. They are great at identifying the most cost effective way to deliver your product and are so quick in their responses. The output? - a beautiful memory box on a stick! Suzanne Corcoran2025-06-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emile & his team definitely deserve 5stars so helpful & a speedy Gonzales turn around they went above & beyond getting my old camcorder tapes digitalised in time for my husbands 70th surprise thanks so much 🙏 Pippa Hammond2025-06-01Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great quality service. Transformed two VHS tapes (including one affected by mould) to high quality digital files. Would highly recommend. Mark Witcomb2025-05-31Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Gisela and her team took on the daunting challenge of developing a 55-yrs old cine film I’d come across (Kodak 8mm 'Kodachrome II Daylight film') which my grandfather seems to have forgotten to send off for processing back in about 1970. Supaphoto were quick to respond and helpful, explaining the process clearly including their policy of an up-front payment of £120 regardless of successfully processing the film or not. Given the work required that seems fair enough. Although the process took several months (apparently, they had to wait on some chemicals) Supaphoto kept me updated and were always quick to respond to my emails. Eventually they informed me that after several attempts they had been able to recover some images, in spite of the film being in very poor condition. It felt very strange seeing the footage for the first time after so long; like ghosts from the past! Thanks so much Supaphoto for not giving up, dealing with the issues and getting a positive result, I very grateful! Mark E Housden2025-05-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fast & efficient. Did a superb job on digitisation of 50 years old slides to be used for our Golden Wedding celebrations. We are very pleased with the result! 🥰 sue durrant2025-05-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Supaphoto copied some camcorder films onto a USB stick for me. They were very quick and professional and the quality is excellent. Laurence O'Connor2025-05-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Truly excellent service. I had an old minidisc voice recording which Supaphoto quickly converted to digital. Many thanks for the quick service :) Shona Harriss2025-05-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Personal and efficient service from the team! Will definitely be using them in the future with my Home videos. Clem Hunnisett2025-05-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service. Fast and efficient. Will use again.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way
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 them 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 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.

3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once preserved, access them via our easy cloud download service, USB stick or a DVD. Relax and let those memories flood in.
Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way
The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.

1. Package Up Your Memories

2. Lovingly Converted

3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Supaphoto Video Transfer Services & Samples 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!
Our U-matic Transfer Service Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto everyday. You won’t be disappointed.

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 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
Our U-matic Transfer Service Advantages
Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto everyday. You won’t be disappointed.

Output & Viewing

Colour Corrections

AI Video Restoration

Free Services

Security of Handling
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
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!.

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 U Matic 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 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 £19.99
ii) Mp4 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick £19.99
iii) Conversion to a new DVD in a nice presentation case £19.99
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of DVD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of DVD in Presentation Case: £9.99
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
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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.
Converted, Preserved and Ready to Enjoy
Choose what you’ll get back. Sit back and soak it in!

Digital Download

USB Memory Stick

DVD in Case
Converted, Preserved and Ready to Enjoy
Choose what you’ll get back. Sit back and soak it in!

Digital Download

USB Memory Stick

DVD In Case
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.
What is U-matic Tape?
The U-matic is a type of analogue video recording cassette frequently used in industrial and professional sectors during the 1970s. Although the U-matic was first designed for consumer markets, the high cost of VCR recorders during the 1970s meant there was little consumer demand. Despite this, the U-matic found its home in professional television production and is still used for some specific uses to this day.
The wide usage of U-matic tape recordings in professional sectors means that there is a large quantity of tapes still in existence. The large size of the u-matic video cassettes and recorders means that it is now increasingly difficult to use these historical formats.
Major Limitations of the Format
One of the major limitations of the U-matic cassette format was damage caused to the videotape when the cassettes were played. The problem lies in the fact that the spinning drum inside the cassette would rub against the film. This would lead to friction wearing away at the u matic tape that would eventually make it unplayable.
This poses a continuing danger to U-matic tapes and means that playing them will likely lead to irreparable damage.
At Supaphoto we believe that the limitations of older technology shouldn’t mean that we lose the important recordings held on formats like the U-matic. We think that the best answer to this problem lies in the conversion of u-matic to digital video formats.
The digitisation process will then provide you with a master copy of your footage in the original format alongside digital copies for archival purposes. We think that digitisation allows you to future-proof your collections of historical video recordings so that they can be enjoyed in years to come.
U-matic to Digital Transfer
Our team of expert technicians have over 18 years of experience with digital transfers. We pride ourselves on our high quality video transfers that will safeguard your analogue recordings against potential damage or loss.
When considering to convert u-matic to digital then – rest assured that once your film cassettes arrive with us we will perform a pre-transfer treatment process to assess the quality of the film and clean any accumulated dust on the film. We will then process your film using our digitisation software to produce high definition transfers. We take a frame-by-frame scan of the original tape footage that will give you the best quality duplicate of the original recording. We will then hand over the newly scanned digital files to our video editing team who will selectively edit your footage. They will sympathetically correct any faded colours or exposure issues that the film may affect the film. Once our u-matic transfers are complete you will then have a digital copy alongside your master umatic tapes.
Enhance and Digitalise U-Matic Tapes
When the digital scanning and restoration of your footage is complete you will then be able to choose from a number of digital formats and storage methods. Alongside regular MP4 files we also offer editable file types if required. Popular choices include:
U-matic to DVD or Blue Ray: We will burn your transferred video recording onto a DVD or Blue Ray that is compatible with most home media players.
U-matic to digital external storage: We will transfer your video files onto an external hard drive or usb stick. These are compatible with most modern TVs, PCs and Mac computers.
Whatever you’re needs we’re confident that our friendly team can help you with your U-matic tape transfers.
Did You Know?:
The U-matic gets its name from the way that the film is fed into the drum which resembles the letter U.
Unlike most cassette formats the U-matic’s film reels turn in opposite directions during playback, fast-forward and rewind.
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.
Common Questions
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.
We would generally advise using a tracked service to get your photos, film or audio tapes to us –
i.e Royal Mail Special Delivery or Parcel Force 24/48
Yes of course! All of your original media will be returned to you with your digitised versions.
Yes indeed! It will depend on the total size of your order. Where we save time by doing things in bulk, we like to pass the benefit on.