Convert Vinyl to Digital to Preserve & Share!
Got old vinyl audio recordings but no record player to listen to them on?
We can help! We’ll convert your vinyl records to digital.
For more options, visit our audio tape and reel audio pages.
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 Audio Tapes to Digital Transfer 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 audio 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 audio tapes to digital. 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 audio tapes in a digital format are ready, you’ll be able to relax and let those memories flood in.
From start to finish, we track your audio 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 Audio Tapes
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Transfer Audio Tapes to CD
Audio Tapes to USB
Audio Tapes to Digital
We’ll take your audio recordings and convert your audio tapes to CD. It’s so easy to play them on any CD player or other disc drive.
Your converted Audio Tapes on a memory stick. Just Plug into your computer (or TV) and play, save or copy them.
Audio Tapes converted to Digital and uploaded to the cloud for easy access by you and your family.
What you‘ll get: Your audio tapes transferred to CD.
What to order: Just ask for the CD 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 Audio Tapes
Choose what you get back. Sit back and soak it in!
Audio Tapes Digital
We’ll take your audio recordings and convert your audio tapes to CD. It’s so easy to play them on any CD player or other disc drive.
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.
Audio Tapes to USB
Your converted Audio 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 Audio Tapes to CD
We take your recordings and convert your audio tapes to CD. It’s so easy to play it on any CD player or other disc drive.
What you’ll get: Your tapes transferred to CD.
What to Order: Just ask for the CD option to get all your conversions.
Ideal For: Watching on your television or a computer with disc drive.
The UK’s Favourite Audio Tape to Digital Converter
Take a moment to listen to the short audio recording on the left, where an old lady recounts her first years in England having arrived from France. It provides a sample introduction our service and shows why so many people trust Supaphoto with their priceless memories.
Choosing Supaphoto for audio tapes to digital means placing your treasured recordings in the hands of experienced specialists. For many years, we’ve helped families, collectors and businesses preserve recordings that simply cannot be replaced. Whether your tapes contain family conversations, interviews, music performances, spoken memoirs or historical recordings, every order is handled with exceptional care. Before every transfer, we carefully assess the condition of each tape and use professional equipment to achieve the best possible results while protecting your original recordings throughout every stage of the process.
There are many reasons why customers choose Supaphoto. Our experienced technicians understand the challenges of ageing tape formats and have successfully preserved hundreds of thousands of hours of recordings. We pride ourselves on our personal service, meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality. Where appropriate, we can also improve difficult recordings before preservation, helping recover sound from tapes that have become harder to play over time.
The benefits of audio tapes to digital are considerable. Magnetic tape naturally deteriorates with age, causing recordings to fade and increasing the risk of permanent loss. Preserving your recordings today helps protect irreplaceable memories before further deterioration occurs, allowing future generations to continue enjoying family voices, special occasions and unique moments for many years to come.
Common audio brands we handle include Scotch, Ampex, Philips, Agfa, BASF, Maxwell, TDK, Memorex, and many more.
Whatever the brand, we’re familiar with the differences and make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible result.
We regularly work with compact cassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, mini cassettes and micro cassettes. Whether your recordings are personal, historical or business-related, every project receives the same professional attention from beginning to end.
If you’d like to learn more about preserving treasured recordings, you’ll find plenty of helpful information in our knowledge centre.
You can also discover more about the options available, or read this guide if your recordings require extra care before they are preserved.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
Here are just a few reasons why people choose Supaphoto to convert their audio tapes everyday. You won’t be disappointed.
Our dedicated studio is devoted to transferring peoples memories to playable modern formats. We constantly invest in the newest technology for our professional grade studio in order to get the highest quality from your family recordings.
The Supaphoto team inspects all your audio tapes at the onset and advise accordingly, if any repairs or cleanings are needed. The journey of your audio is carefully tracked at every step of the journey. For Audio Cassettes, and Reel to Reel Tapes with mould, please contact us as we have dedicated processes for these too.
We are really proud to be an ongoing technical partner to the TV Production Company behind for the BBC’s Repair Shop and have worked on multiple programmes.
See more examples of references below.
Output & Listening
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or CD. Listen on PC, tablet, mobile or cd player
Audio Corrections
Expert sound correction for old audio tapes and magnetic reel to reel tapes in poor condition
AI Audio Restoration
Optional AI audio restoration delivers cleaner recordings with enhanced sound
Free Services
Free pre-transfer tape inspection and absolutely no charge for blank tapes
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking
Nothing beats reliving old memories but remade for today
At Supaphoto, we take audio quality seriously. Our professional audio digitisation process is designed to extract the very best sound from ageing recordings, whether they are on cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, MiniDiscs, DAT tapes, vinyl records or other analogue formats. Even recordings that are decades old can often be significantly improved.
Using advanced audio restoration technology, we can reduce hiss, crackles, clicks, pops, hum and background noise while enhancing speech clarity, balancing audio levels and restoring warmth and detail to the original recording. Our aim is always to preserve the authentic character of your audio while making it cleaner and more enjoyable to listen to.
For customers who want the highest possible quality, our optional REVIVAL AI audio enhancement service takes restoration even further. Using intelligent AI-powered processing, we can improve voice intelligibility, reduce distortion, separate unwanted background noise and reveal hidden detail that conventional restoration techniques often cannot recover.
Magnetic tapes and vinyl recordings naturally deteriorate over time. Tape hiss increases, recordings can lose clarity, and physical damage or wear may eventually make them impossible to play. Converting your audio to a modern digital format now helps preserve your priceless memories for future generations while making them easy to enjoy, share and store safely.
For more information, listen to our audio transfer audio service sample
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 recordings.
Over the years, we’ve also digitalised thousands of hours of precious audio recordings ranging from reel to reel master tapes from famous groups to personal home recordings on magnetic tape..
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 Audio Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Audio Transfer Prices for Compact Cassettes
1 Tape: £34.99
2 – 5 Tapes: £29.99 each
6 Tapes Onwards: £26.99 each
Typical Compact Cassettes include for 1 hour of capture, plenty for most tapes! If you have compact cassettes that exceed 1 hour, costs are limited to just £9.99 extra per hour, per item. See FAQS too below.
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) Mp3 Digital Files as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy listening & sharing with family
ii) Mp3 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a new CD in a nice presentation case
Got Audio reels? see our reel to reel tape page. For a type of audio tape not listed here, see them all here. Or just contact us and we’ll see how we can help.
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.
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD 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.
No Upfront Payment? – When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a chance that you have blank tapes.
Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
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 listen to my recordings?
Could not be easier! Either plug in a simple USB and listen on PC, laptop or ipad. Listen on your mobile phone or play a CD on a CD player.
Which media output is best?
Digital files are easy to play and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Have fun too sound editing as well. A back-up CD also makes sense.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes we do. It delivers a superior, cleaner sound. It takes a little longer but doesn’t cost much more.
Our Advanced AI Sound Restoration Service
This service delivers superior noise reduction and background music removal. The unique algorithm often produces cleaner, more faithful audio recordings.
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 send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
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.
My audio tape sounds very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?
You’ll be amazed at the results we deliver. Our audio restorer will review first and advise you..
Can I listen to them 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 sound recordings slowly deteriorate. The sooner you do it – the better.
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 audio tapes – Can I get a bulk discount?
Just contact us to see how we can help. We also have a buy now, pay later option.
I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
What delivery service would you suggest using when I want to post my own material to you?
We would always advise sending by Royal Mail Special Delivery which is by far the safest delivery option in the whole of the UK!
Bulk Discount?
Got a large order? We’ll always do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.!
More Questions
A:
Our cine film to DVD conversion process involves several stages:
Inspection – assessing and cleaning your film for optimal results.
Scanning – digitising each frame using high-end scanners.
Editing – removing blank sections, correcting colour, and enhancing quality.
Transcoding – converting to a DVD-ready format while retaining detail.
Authoring – creating custom menus and chapters for navigation.
Burning & Quality Control – writing the DVD and performing final checks.
Packaging – printing custom labels and delivering your finished discs.
The result is a professionally finished DVD presentation — perfect for sharing with family.
A: DVDs are a great way to enjoy and share your digitised cine films. They’re easy to play on most devices, and their physical format makes them ideal for gifting. However, DVDs have lower resolution limits compared to digital files. That’s why Supaphoto offers both DVD and high-resolution digital copies, so you can choose the option that suits you best.
A: Yes, our DVD authoring service includes creating interactive menus and chapter points for easy navigation. This professional touch is especially useful when we combine multiple cine reels onto one disc, giving you an intuitive, high-quality viewing experience.
A: Supaphoto’s film transfer service can digitise all major formats — including 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm, and 16mm — converting them to digital files, USBs, or DVDs. Whatever your reel type, we’ll preserve your home movies and family memories with care and precision.
A: The original audio from your cine reels, if present, can be enhanced using professional sound restoration tools. We remove hiss, reduce background noise, and balance levels for a clean, clear result that complements your restored visuals.
A: Film degradation, flicker, and colour fading are common issues, but our skilled technicians can correct them using restoration and colour grading tools. Supaphoto’s expertise ensures your digitised films look vibrant, stable, and as true to the original as possible.
A: When converting cine film, copyright law should always be respected. However, most home movies are not commercially copyrighted, so this is rarely a concern. If you believe your footage may contain copyrighted content, Supaphoto can guide you on best practices before conversion.
A: Absolutely — in addition to DVD, we can also provide high-resolution digital versions of your cine film for download or cloud storage. This is perfect for archiving or sharing online. Please see our Cine to Digital page for details on this convenient add-on service.
A: Supaphoto can convert your cine films to DVD from only £9.99 per reel.
Our cine film to DVD conversion service is simple, affordable, and professional. Just start your order online, choose your preferred quality level, and select DVD as your storage option. You can also add optional extras such as colour correction and contrast enhancement for an even better result. Once we receive your cine reels, our technicians will digitise them using high-quality frame-by-frame scanning equipment. We’ll then return your DVDs along with your original films so you can relive your treasured memories whenever you like.
A:
Supaphoto converts cine films to DVD starting from £9.99 per reel.
Here’s an overview of our pricing for cine film to DVD transfers:
Up to 18m / 59ft (4 minutes): £9.99
Up to 45m / 148ft (10 minutes): £14.99
Up to 67.5m / 221ft (15 minutes): £19.99
Up to 99m / 325ft (22 minutes): £24.99
Up to 144m / 472ft (32 minutes): £27.99
A: Still not sure what to do with your old cine films?
Don’t let them fade away with time! The best way to preserve your cine reels is to convert them to DVD, USB, or digital files. With over 12 years of experience, Supaphoto specialises in cine film digitisation using professional-grade scanning equipment. Our expert technicians handle your precious films with care, delivering clear, vibrant results that capture every detail.
A: Here’s how to digitise cine films step by step.
If you want to do it yourself, you’ll need a film projector or scanner, a suitable capture device, and editing software to correct brightness, colour, and frame rate. However, the process can be lengthy and technically demanding. The easiest and most reliable method is to use a professional cine film to DVD service like Supaphoto. We’ll check your reels for damage, scan them frame by frame, enhance the footage if requested, and deliver your digitised cine films on your chosen format — DVD, USB, or hard drive.
A: At Supaphoto, you can choose between three quality levels for your cine film conversion.
Budget (PAL 720×576): Ideal for smaller screens and supplied on DVD.
Standard+ (HD 960×720): Perfect for TVs, monitors, or HD projectors; delivered as MP4 files on USB.
Premium (Full HD 1440×1080): Best for large screens, offering enhanced clarity and definition; supplied as MP4 files on USB.
If you’re unsure which option to choose, we recommend Standard+ (HD) for everyday viewing, while Premium (Full HD) provides the ultimate in sharpness and colour accuracy for your most precious footage.
- Professionally Converted
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- Professionally Converted
- EASY Collection & Delivery
- Super Secure Checkout
- peace of mind tracking
Trusted Partner to Thousands Across the UK
Our customers span from private individuals to institutions and TV production companies
How It Works
Preserving your vinyl records is easy with our service, in 3 simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Carefully pack your records and send them to us. You can use our convenient courier collection and return service, or post them directly using a tracked delivery method. Once your order is placed, we’ll email you a helpful welcome pack so you know exactly what to do next and can feel confident throughout the process.
2. Lovingly Converted
Our experienced team transfers each record by hand using specialist equipment, giving every item the care and attention it deserves. With over 20 years of experience and millions of memories preserved, you can trust us to handle your vinyl with the same level of care. We’ll also keep you updated as your order moves through each stage.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Once your records have been digitised, we’ll safely return all of your originals. Your recordings can be supplied as a secure cloud download, on a handy USB stick, or on a neatly presented DVD. Then all that’s left to do is enjoy listening back whenever you like.
From start to finish, we carefully track your records so you always know how your order is progressing.
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 it Works
Preserving your vinyl records is easy with our service, in 3 simple steps.
1. Package Up Your Memories
Carefully pack your records and send them to us. You can use our convenient courier collection and return service, or post them directly using a tracked delivery method. Once your order is placed, we’ll email you a helpful welcome pack so you know exactly what to do next and can feel confident throughout the process.
2. Lovingly Converted
Our experienced team transfers each record by hand using specialist equipment, giving every item the care and attention it deserves. With over 20 years of experience and millions of memories preserved, you can trust us to handle your vinyl with the same level of care. We’ll also keep you updated as your order moves through each stage.
3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family
Once your records have been digitised, we’ll safely return all of your originals. Your recordings can be supplied as a secure cloud download, on a handy USB stick, or on a neatly presented DVD. Then all that’s left to do is enjoy listening back whenever you like.
From start to finish, we carefully track your records so you always know how your order is progressing.
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 Vinyl Discs
Your vinyls can be supplied in the format that suits you. Simply choose your preferred option and enjoy!
Easy Cloud Backup
USB
CD Set
Delivered through a secure download link, your digitised audio will be easy to access, save, share, and store safely on your devices.
If you’d prefer a physical copy, your converted vinyl audio can also be supplied on a USB stick for easy playback and storage.
Your vinyl recordings can also be transferred to CD, giving you a simple and familiar way to enjoy them again on disc-playing devices.
What you’ll get: Your record transfers as digital files ready to use on your computer.
What to order: A standard download is usually the best option for most orders, unless you have a larger collection.
Ideal for: Listening, sharing, and preserving your recordings for the future.
What you’ll get: All of your transferred recordings saved onto one USB stick or across multiple memory sticks if needed.
What to Order: One USB drive is normally enough for most orders. For larger transfers, we recommend an SSD for extra capacity.
Ideal For: Listening on your computer and keeping a convenient physical copy of your recordings.
What you’ll get: Your audio transferred to CD and presented in a smart case.
What to Order: Simply select the CD option when placing your order.
Ideal For: Playing on a stereo, CD player, or computer disc drive
Choosing the Perfect Digital Conversion for Your Vinyl Discs
Your vinyls can be supplied in the format that suits you. Simply choose your preferred option and enjoy!
Easy Cloud Backup
Delivered through a secure download link, your digitised audio will be easy to access, save, share, and store safely on your devices.
What you’ll get: Your record transfers as digital files ready to use on your computer.
What to order: A standard download is usually the best option for most orders, unless you have a larger collection.
Ideal for: Listening, sharing, and preserving your recordings for the future.
USB
If you’d prefer a physical copy, your converted vinyl audio can also be supplied on a USB stick for easy playback and storage.
What you’ll get: All of your transferred recordings saved onto one USB stick or across multiple memory sticks if needed.
What to Order: One USB drive is normally enough for most orders. For larger transfers, we recommend an SSD for extra capacity.
Ideal For: Listening on your computer and keeping a convenient physical copy of your recordings.
CD Set
Your vinyl recordings can also be transferred to CD, giving you a simple and familiar way to enjoy them again on disc-playing devices.
What you’ll get: Your audio transferred to CD and presented in a smart case.
What to Order: Simply select the CD option when placing your order.
Ideal For: Playing on a stereo, CD player, or computer disc drive
Sample Audio Tape Conversions
Over the years we’ve transcribed audio from many people and organisations. Spoken history is always something that fascinates us as the people of speak of events that affected them that to that point unknown.
This particular recording is from a French lady who recalls her first impressions after moving to England in 1946.
We’ve transcribed huge cassette collections from county councils in England to recording the history of people speaking in their own words that lived in a small village called Ditchling in Sussex over many years since they were very young.
See also our Prices and FAQs further below.
What you can Expect From Us & Our Advantages
There are many reasons people choose Supaphoto to digitise their vinyl records, and we’re committed to delivering results you’ll be delighted with.
Our specialist studio is dedicated to preserving treasured recordings, and we continue to invest in professional equipment and up-to-date technology to achieve the best possible sound quality from every record.
Each record is carefully checked before transfer begins, and if we notice anything that may affect playback or quality, we’ll let you know. Your order is tracked throughout the process and quality checked at every stage. If you also have Audio Cassettes or Reel-to-Reel Tapes affected by mould, please get in touch, as we offer specialist processes for those formats too.
If any issues arise during transfer, we’ll replay and recapture the audio using different equipment or adjusted settings to achieve the best possible result for your digital files.
We’re proud of our high transfer success rate and of the care and attention we bring to every order, whatever the age or condition of the record.
We also offer bulk discounts on larger orders, so please feel free to get in touch for a quote.
Output & Listening
Digital file download via Cloud, USB or CD. Listen on PC, tablet, mobile or cd player
Audio Corrections
Expert sound correction for old audio tapes and magnetic reel to reel tapes in poor condition
AI Audio Restoration
Optional AI audio restoration delivers cleaner recordings with enhanced sound
Free Services
Free pre-transfer tape inspection and absolutely no charge for blank tapes
Security of Handling
We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking
Supaphoto's Audio Tape To Digital Conversion Advantages
There are many reasons people choose Supaphoto to digitise their vinyl records, and we’re committed to delivering results you’ll be delighted with.
Our specialist studio is dedicated to preserving treasured recordings, and we continue to invest in professional equipment and up-to-date technology to achieve the best possible sound quality from every record.
Each record is carefully checked before transfer begins, and if we notice anything that may affect playback or quality, we’ll let you know. Your order is tracked throughout the process and quality checked at every stage. If you also have Audio Cassettes or Reel-to-Reel Tapes affected by mould, please get in touch, as we offer specialist processes for those formats too.
If any issues arise during transfer, we’ll replay and recapture the audio using different equipment or adjusted settings to achieve the best possible result for your digital files.
We’re proud of our high transfer success rate and of the care and attention we bring to every order, whatever the age or condition of the record.
We also offer bulk discounts on larger orders, so please feel free to get in touch for a quote.
Output & Viewing
Colour Corrections
AI Video Restoration
Free Services
Security of Handling
Don’t Just Take our Word For it...
The Best Way to Convert Vinyl Recordings
Whether it’s a favourite album from years gone by, a rare spoken-word recording, or a cherished record with deep personal meaning, those sounds are worth preserving.
Over time, vinyl records can pick up wear, dust, scratches, and other signs of age that may affect playback quality and make them harder to enjoy at their best.
Converting vinyl records to digital files is one of the most effective ways to preserve that audio for the future. It’s a careful process that requires the right equipment, experience, and attention to detail to achieve the best possible result.
With thousands of hours of audio transfers completed, we’ve helped countless people preserve treasured recordings and enjoy them again in a modern, easy-to-use format. Whether you’re looking to convert vinyl records to digital or simply want to protect your collection for the future, your records are in safe hands with us.
We’re passionate about helping people preserve meaningful recordings and overcome the challenges of ageing audio formats, so those special sounds can be enjoyed for years to come.
We’d be delighted to preserve yours too.
Alongside our vinyl transfer service, we also offer additional options such as audio restoration to help improve the sound quality of older or worn recordings wherever possible.
We work with a wide range of vinyl formats, including LPs, singles, EPs, and albums from many different labels and pressings. Because every record can sound a little different depending on its age, condition, and production, we make careful adjustments during transfer to achieve the best possible result.
There’s something special about putting those recordings back on and hearing them again, whether it’s a favourite album from your younger years, a rare pressing, or a record that has been part of your family for generations.
Vinyl collections often hold powerful memories, from much-loved music and spoken-word recordings to special albums that instantly take you back to another time and place.
Don’t leave those records sitting unplayed and at risk of further wear. As record players become less common in many homes, and older discs become more delicate with age, digitising them is one of the safest ways to preserve the audio and enjoy it again with ease.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
Alongside our vinyl transfer service, we also offer additional options such as audio restoration to help improve the sound quality of older or worn recordings wherever possible.
We work with a wide range of vinyl formats, including LPs, singles, EPs, and albums from many different labels and pressings. Because every record can sound a little different depending on its age, condition, and production, we make careful adjustments during transfer to achieve the best possible result.
There’s something special about putting those recordings back on and hearing them again, whether it’s a favourite album from your younger years, a rare pressing, or a record that has been part of your family for generations.
Vinyl collections often hold powerful memories, from much-loved music and spoken-word recordings to special albums that instantly take you back to another time and place.
Don’t leave those records sitting unplayed and at risk of further wear. As record players become less common in many homes, and older discs become more delicate with age, digitising them is one of the safest ways to preserve the audio and enjoy it again with ease.
If you’d like more information about this service, please read our helpful guide.
Sussex University's Massive Collection of Bob Copper's Priceless English Folk Music
We were so proud to have been chosen by the University of Sussex to digitalise and convert their priceless collection of beautiful audio reel to reel magnetic recordings from Bob Copper. We’ve also scanned hundreds of images from Sir Richard Attenborough’s photo collection which he left to Sussex University.
Bob Copper, who has died aged 89, was a leading member of the famous singing Copper family of Rottingdean, East Sussex, and an important collector of English folksongs. His earliest musical memories were of sitting around the fire singing with his father, Jim, and his grandfather James Copper, who was born in 1845.
Vinyl Record to Digital Transfer Prices
At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.
Our Prices:
Prices start from £34.99
What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) Mp3 Digital Files as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy listening & sharing with family
ii) Mp3 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a new CD in a nice presentation case
Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case: £9.99
Understanding the issue that you are Facing:
For vinyl records (33rpm ,45rpm or 78rpm) that need digitally converting, it’s always best to reach out to us initially so that we can a course of action.
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.
No Upfront Payment? – When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a chance that you have blank tapes.
Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
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 listen to my recordings?
Could not be easier! Either plug in a simple USB and listen on PC, laptop or ipad. Listen on your mobile phone or play a CD on a CD player.
Which media output is best?
Digital files are easy to play and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Have fun too sound editing as well. A back-up CD also makes sense.
Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes we do. It delivers a superior, cleaner sound. It takes a little longer but doesn’t cost much more.
Our Advanced AI Sound Restoration Service
This service delivers superior noise reduction and background music removal. The unique algorithm often produces cleaner, more faithful audio recordings.
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 send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.
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.
My audio tape sounds very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?
You’ll be amazed at the results we deliver. Our audio restorer will review first and advise you..
Can I listen to them 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 sound recordings slowly deteriorate. The sooner you do it – the better.
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 audio tapes – 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!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line.
All Prices are Inclusive of VAT
It's Time to Convert Audio Tapes to Digital Formats for Peace Of Mind
While our parents penned love letters, we crafted mixtapes.
Audio cassettes revolutionised our world. Coupled with the advent of the Sony Walkman, they revolutionised how we experienced and shared music, delighting our ears, and we cherished every moment. It was akin to discovering fire or the wheel. Our auditory pleasures became portable, offering a private sanctuary on the bus, during lectures, at the half-pipe, or post-breakup. Nothing silenced a nagging teacher or a parental sermon better than slipping on a pair of headphones.
The mixtape cassette, a novel form of self-expression, wielded power that rivalled a sword. That legacy endures, but the old tapes themselves, unfortunately, do not. They’re deteriorating. If you neglect the need to convert audio tapes to digital formats, you risk losing both the music and the memories. Our Supaphoto audio tapes to digital or CD conversion service, whether through a thumb drive or via Supaphoto Cloud™, serves as your time machine back to those emotions, the playlists as unique as fingerprints, live recordings, and music absent from any other format.
We’re all familiar with it—the compact cassette, music cassette, cassette tape, or audio cassette—a magnetic tape nestled between two miniature spools encased in protective plastic. Digitising reel to reel audio tapes is something we do everyday.
The Revolution of Audio Cassettes
It housed pre-recorded audio or blank tapes for personal use. It marked a pivotal advancement in both home recording and portable audio. Cassettes played a role in societal transformation, spurring underground rock, hip-hop, and punk movements, uniting people, and catalysing political change and artistic freedom. There’s never been a better time to transfer audio tapes to digital.
While many of us have upgraded our music collections from the days of hitting the record button when our favourite song aired on the radio, we’ve also preserved a few cherished cassette tapes. Take a moment to evaluate your collection. If it’s from a major record label, chances are the music is available in a superior format (CD or digital).
But if it’s from a smaller label, or if it’s a mixtape, a live recording, or those whimsical fake radio commercials you recorded in your bathroom, those treasures are irreplaceable. They can only be preserved, and time is slipping away. You deserve easier access to your cherished moments.
Do your cassettes emit hissing sounds, waver, fade in and out, or suffer from uneven playback? Does your tape player occasionally feast on them? Do you even have a working tape player? Are the metal components rusting, or the cassettes warped or cracked? If you’ve answered yes then it’s time to convert audio tapes to digital.
We Simply Love Our Audio Tape to Digital Service!
Yes! We really love providing our audio tape to digital service. But we also know that it’s better to avoid the issue arising in the first place so we advise our clients how to take care of their tapes too.
Remember to preserve magnetic audio tapes and slow down their deterioration, it’s important to store them in a controlled environment with stable temperature and humidity, protect them from strong magnetic fields, and handle them with care.
Digitising the content on the tapes is also recommended to create a digital backup and reduce the need for physical playback, which can contribute to wear and tear.
Some older magnetic tapes, particularly those from the 1970s and 1980s, are prone to a condition known as “sticky shed syndrome.” This occurs when the binder used to hold the magnetic particles together on the tape becomes hydrolysed, causing the tape to become sticky and less playable. We’re used to this at Supaphoto and can ‘bake’ the tapes at a controlled temperature and humidity in a scientific oven especially used for such purposes. This will aid the digitisation.
Finally Time to Transfer Audio Tapes To Digital?
Our expert technicians are on standby, ready to breathe new life into your aging cassette tapes by digitising them for the modern era. Our audio tape to digital transfer service will convert the content into CD and .wav files. When we’re through, it’ll be like receiving that mixtape from your summer camp crush all over again. Put on those headphones and relive the magic of 1985.
You may also in your collection audio CDs – see our Disc section for more information
Audio Conversion Sample & Customers
Why not check out the quality of our Audio Transfer Service. Over the years we have converted many audio recordings, ranging from the entire collection of the Copper Family’s reel to reel copies of old English folk songs (literally hundreds of hours!) to an entire collection of oral history cassette tapes from the residents of Ditchling Village.
We were chosen to undertake 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.
Discover more about the range of audio tapes and formats that we transfer – convert audio tapes to digital services.
If you’re still unsure which audio conversion service is best for you – read our audio tape inspiration and conversion guide.
More Questions About this Format
A: Yes, absolutely. At Supaphoto, we convert your vinyl records to high-quality digital MP3 files, making it easy to listen to your favourite albums on modern devices. Whether you want to play your tracks on a computer, phone, or smart speaker, we’ll professionally digitise your records with the utmost care — preserving the warmth and character of your original sound while reducing noise and pops where possible. You can also request your files in other formats such as WAV or FLAC for even higher fidelity.
A: Converting vinyl records to digital requires a working turntable, a high-quality preamp, an audio interface, and recording software — but achieving a balanced, noise-free transfer can be tricky. At Supaphoto, we handle the entire process for you using specialised playback equipment and precise audio restoration tools. Simply send us your vinyl records, and we’ll convert them into crisp digital audio files saved on CD, USB, or as downloadable MP3s — ready to enjoy or share.
A: Vinyl and digital each have their strengths. Vinyl has a warm, nostalgic quality that many music lovers appreciate, while digital files offer convenience, durability, and freedom from wear. Converting your vinyl to digital with Supaphoto gives you the best of both worlds — the timeless charm of your records and the ease of listening anywhere, without risking damage to your originals.
A: Digitising vinyl means capturing the analogue sound from your record and converting it into a digital format such as MP3 or WAV. While it’s possible to do this at home, even small issues like dust, wear, or poor calibration can affect the final sound. That’s why most people prefer a professional service like Supaphoto. We use broadcast-grade turntables and noise reduction technology to ensure the cleanest, richest digital transfer possible, keeping your collection safe and sounding great for years to come.
A: Yes — our technicians can often enhance sound quality using professional cleaning and digital restoration. We reduce clicks, pops, and surface noise to give your recordings a clearer, more balanced tone while maintaining the authentic vinyl sound. If a record is heavily scratched, we’ll still extract the best audio possible.
A: Yes. While USB is perfect for flexibility and modern playback, we can also burn your vinyl transfers onto high-quality audio CDs. Many customers choose both formats — USB for convenience and CD as a tangible keepsake or backup.
A: We always return your original vinyl records in the same condition they arrived, packaged safely with your new digital files. Each record is handled with care throughout the entire process to ensure it’s never damaged or warped.
A: Yes, definitely. Many customers request extra CDs or USB copies to share their digitised vinyl with friends or family. We can also store your digital files securely for a limited period in case you want additional copies later.
A: Vinyl records are delicate and can easily warp, scratch, or lose quality over time. Converting them to digital not only preserves your music for the future but also makes it easier to play your collection on any modern device. With Supaphoto, you’ll receive beautifully restored versions of your favourite albums that sound great wherever you listen.
A: Yes, we can save your digitised vinyl directly to a USB stick so you can plug it into a Smart TV, computer, or music system. You’ll receive your audio files clearly named and organised, making it easy to navigate your collection and listen anywhere.
