Film Transfers: 8mm Film to Digital

Launched in 1932 by Kodak for many years, 8mm film was at the centre of the home movie industry. It’s what most people used to record their lives until the mid-1970s. In these digital days, we’re used to streaming our media online or storing it digitally—but there are still plenty of people with old-fashioned 8mm film reels sitting around gathering dust. 

The problem with 8mm film is that it doesn't last forever and projectors to view the images break down over time. Depending on how the images are stored, they can deteriorate and you run the risk of losing important footage.

That’s where VideoMedia comes in! With our 8mm film to digital transfer service, you can breathe new life into your 8mm film. We’ll convert your old film reels into high quality digital files that you can easily watch whenever you’d like. Our technicians are highly trained in the art of film restoration and will work closely with you to ensure that your 8mm film transfers look their best.

At VideoMedia, we've been converting and restoring media for 42 years, so we know what it takes to protect your memories for generations to come. We know when it comes to preserving your important moments, only the highest quality will do - and we’re happy to deliver just that!

How Does the VideoMedia Transfer Process Work?

When you entrust your 8mm film to VideoMedia for digital transfer, you can be confident that we’ll do everything in our power to preserve the original quality of your film. Work is done on-site by our team of experts, so we’re able to keep an eye on quality at every step. Our skilled technicians treat each of your films with care, and our industry-standard equipment will make ensure that we get the best possible picture from your film.

To begin the digitization process, you need to find and gather all of your 8mm film reels you'd like converted. You can either drop them off at our Montreal location or have them couriered to us.

Once your film arrives at our on-site laboratory, our technicians assess its quality and condition. If there is any damage or other problem with the film, you will be informed immediately so that you can make an informed decision about how best to proceed. We can repair damaged reels, but only after obtaining your permission and only if it's possible to retain the integrity of your original recording.

Your film is then meticulously digitized one frame at a time using state- of- the- art scanners, to ensure that no detail of your memories is lost.

Once the digitization procedure is complete, your files will be converted to the digital format of your choice of (USB drivekey, DVD, or external hard drive or any other device of your choice). When we’ve completed our work, you will receive both your original film reels and the digital files for you to enjoy.

Why Choose VideoMedia?

When you choose VideoMedia for transferring your 8mm film reels to digital files, you get to work with a family-run business that’s been helping people in Montreal and across Canada preserve their memories, either personally or institutionally (museums, municipalities, corporations, film producers, etc.), for over 40 years. We know how important your memories are to you, and we take the time to make sure they’re preserved with quality and precision. 
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Because the processing is done in-house, we can also accommodate more complex projects quickly and efficiently. Our team of helpful and knowledgeable staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have about your project – whether it’s a personal, institutional, artistic or commercial endeavor.
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At VideoMedia, you can rest assured you are getting the best value for your money. Although our prices are competitive, the quality of our service is unmatched, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and technology when converting your 8mm memories to be preserved for generations.

VideoMedia has been around for a while, and our many years of industry experience in the industry has made us a trusted name in media transfer. We take pride in our ability to provide affordable, reliable, and high-quality services to our customers. This experience enables us to undertake any project you have entrusted to us.