Video Digitizing
$25/tape, 25% off 6 or more
Ready in 5-7 days
What’s included
A digital video file (MPEG-4, 640x480 resolution or 852x480 for 16:9 Hi8/MiniDV) or audio file (MP3) for each tape you bring in.
Watch and download on your phone or computer with your password protected download link. Easily share with friends and family.
Complimentary removal of TV shows/non-home video footage.
Up front pricing
$25/tape or $18.75/tape (25% off) if you have 6 or more
$40 minimum order. Orders less than $40 receive minimum order charge.
$9/tape for any blank/not transferred tapes
Specialty formats are priced separately (see below)
More ways to share
Easily order hard copies of your videos on DVDs or a flash drive. Great for gifts!
Supported Media
Standard formats
These formats are $25/tape or $18.75 (25% off) if you have 6 or more:
VHS / S-VHS
VHS-C
Video8/Hi-8/Digital8
Mini-DV
DVD
Mini-DVD
Blu-ray Disc
CD
Floppy disk
SD card
Specialty formats
These formats are priced separately and don’t qualify for bulk pricing:
8mm/Super8 film reels (video only, no sound)
3” - $25/reel*
5” - $50/reel*
6” - $65/reel*
7” - $75/reel*Betamax/Betamax SP - $30/tape
DVCAM - $30/tape*
HDV Mini-DV - $25/tape*
Microcassette - $25/tape
Audio cassette - $25/tape
Reverse transfer (Any media converted to VHS) - $99 - includes 1 copy, additional copies $30/VHS
*These formats are digitized in high definition up to 1080p.
Unsupported formats
We’re unable to transfer the following kinds of tapes:
DVC tapes
U-Matic
16mm reels
35mm film
PAL VHS tapes
Audio reels
Please confirm that your videos are supported to avoid being charged for unsupported tapes.
Other details
Tapes submitted that are blank or not transferred are charged $9/tape instead of the normal transfer rate.
Copyrighted videos are not eligible for transfer without written approval from copyright holder.
Add-ons
In addition to complimentary cloud access, you can order flash drive and DVD copies of your videos. Perfect for gifts!
Flash drives
4GB (2 tape capacity) - $15
16GB (10 tape capacity) - $19
64GB (30 tape capacity) - $29
128GB (75 tape capacity) - $39
256GB (150 tape capacity) - $69
We can transfer data only to Save Your Tapes provided flash drives. Customer provided flash drives are not accepted.
DVDs
DVD copies ($10/DVD), 20% off 3 or more copies
Each tape can be on its own DVD or tapes can share a DVD when possible to save on cost. Up to 4 videos fit on a DVD (2 hours max).
DVD cases: Paper sleeve (included), Plastic DVD cases ($1.50/DVD), travel wallet ($20, 24 DVD capacity)
WHY choose save your tapes?
You get to drop off your tapes in person.
Most digitizing companies make you put your tapes in the mail and take weeks to complete your order. When you drop off with us, we pick up in person and it’s usually ready in days, not weeks.We can pick up from your home.
We’re the only digitizing company in Austin that offers complimentary home pick up.*We've never lost a tape.
Our unique tracking system keeps your tapes carefully organized and secure, while our facilities are professionally monitored 24/7.We perform all of our magic by hand.
Call us old fashioned, but our entire digitizing process is manual which eliminates errors made by automated machines. Every tape is quality checked by a human and we import it on multiple tape players when needed to maximize quality.
We offer simple, transparent pricing.
$25/tape, or $18.75/tape (25% off) when you bring in 6 or more. $40 minimum order. No overage fees, just simple per tape pricing. Specialty formats are priced separately.
We can even do minor tape repairs.
Did your tape get jammed in a VCR and your tape split? We can repair VHS and VHS-C tapes for a small charge ($20).
We're super nice.
If you trust us with likely the only copies of your home videos, take comfort in knowing we’re only just a phone call or email away.100% customer satisfaction since 2011.
Consistently rated Austin’s most trusted tape transfer provider. Check out our Yelp reviews and Google reviews. In 2018, we were recommended by the Austin American Statesman.
“I had tapes that we thought we’d never be able to view again. When we saw the Groupon Ad we just had to take a chance because of the high cost of other sites that do this. We are completely satisfied and will definitely be sending them more of our tapes. Thanks Guys”
*SYT Home Pickup is only available for orders of 25+ tapes. Must live within 10 miles of 78750.
**Specialty formats are priced separately and aren’t eligible for bulk pricing.