Cine Film to Digital (3-Inch Reel)

No, you can send them in the tins. We will open and inspect each reel in the lab. Keeping them in the original tins actually provides good protection during shipping.

Look at the perforations along the edge of the film. Super 8 has small, closely spaced holes on one side of the film. Standard 8 has larger holes on both sides. If you cannot tell, do not worry. Send them to us and we will identify the gauge before scanning.

Some of the most treasured family footage we see is on 3-inch reels: a baby's first steps, a wedding exit, a grandparent waving at the camera. Three minutes of irreplaceable footage is worth preserving, and at this reel size the cost is modest.

We number each reel in the order received and name the digital files to match. If you want to add your own labels before sending, sticky notes or small stickers work well.

Yes. Black and white film is actually more chemically stable than colour and often scans beautifully even after 50 or 60 years. We adjust the scanning settings to bring out the full tonal range.

No, send it however you find it. We inspect and prepare every reel before scanning, including rewinding where needed.