The Digitize Center – America's Leader in Digitizing Video Tapes, Film, Photos, & More

Preserving Precious Memories for Families Across the United States

From VHS tapes to film and photos, The Digitize Center is America’s Leader in Preserving Precious Memories.

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Convert your Home Movies & Photos to Digital with The Digitize Center

Do you have a box of old home movies and photos collecting dust at home, such as VHS tapes, film, and old photos? These precious memories have a lifespan and if not digitized, can eventually degrade and fade away. Converting these precious memories to a digital format is the only way to make sure these moments can be preserved. Many people are unaware that these old formats degrade in quality over time and only have a limited lifespan if not digitized.

Why Digitize your Home Movies & Photos?

There are many reasons to digitize your family memories, with the most common being:

Preserving the contents before they degrade over time.
Being able to share these memories with family and friends, especially as a gift.
To utilize advances in technology to get the best quality from your memories before they degrade further.
To simply be able to watch, view, and enjoy your history.

Whatever your reasons for considering digitizing your home movies and photos, the important thing to remember is the sooner the better. Fortunately, with advances in technology pioneered by our development team, your memories can be digitized to a stunning quality even if its in poor condition.

What can be Digitized?

Nearly all old formats can be digitized by us to a high-quality, including:

Video Tapes: VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital 8, MiniDV, and Betamax
Film: 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm
Photos: Prints, Slides, Negatives, & Documents
Audio: Cassettes, CDs, and reel-to-reel
Discs: CDs, DVDs, & Mini-DVDs
And more..

All these formats can be converted to digital so you can view, share, and enjoy your memories. Convert your home movies and photos as soon as possible to avoid possible degradation and fading.

How Long will my old Home Movies & Photos Last?

Your home movies and photos will not last forever until they are digitized. Once digitized, you will not need to worry about it anymore, as those memories will be preserved forever. Each media type has a specific lifespan and it can vary based on how they were stored:

VHS Tapes: Quality starts to degrade after 25 years, especially if not stored in a cool, dry place.
Camcorder Tapes: Start to degrade after 25-30 years.
Photos: Highly depends on how they were stored, but photos generally start fading after 30 years if not stored properly.
Film: Film has a good lifespan and can last nearly 50 years if stored properly. However, film is very prone to degradation if not stored properly.
Audio: Cassettes and reel-to-reel can last 30+ years until they start to experience quality issues.
Discs: Surprisingly, burned discs such as CDs, DVDs, and MiniDVDs do not last long unless a very high-quality disc was used, which is rare. Most discs only last 20 years and then they start to experience corruption issues, which can make the disc unreadable. If you have discs filled with home movies and photos, we strongly recommend digitizing them very soon.

Fortunately, our technology can digitize all the above to a high-quality, even if there is some quality degradation.

What is the Digitize Kit?

The Digitize Kit is simply the best way to convert your old home movies and photos into a digital format. How it works is very simple:

We send you the Digitize Kit and you fill it with your home movies and photos.
You send the Digitize Kit back to us with the shipping label we provide you.
We will digitize everything in the Digitize Kit to a digital format of your choice and then return all the originals back to you when finished.

The Digitize Kit is specially designed to hold your memories. It includes a Welcome Guide with instructions for safely packing your memories, and also includes a Customer Card and prepaid shipping label to send everything to us. The box itself is crush-proof and constantly tracked to ensure your memories are safe every step of the way.

Digitizing your family memories is simply the best way to preserve your home movies and photos for generations to come. With The Digitize Center, you get the peace of mind knowing your precious memories will be safe and our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee:

Industry leading pricing with no hidden fees or subscriptions.
100% Safety Record with over 1 million memories digitized and not a single one lost or damaged.
Stellar reputation with over 5000+ 5-star reviews from our customers and mentions in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and several podcasts.

Ready to convert your home movies & photos to digital and enjoy your precious memories?

If you are ready to preserve your precious memories and take a stroll down memory lane, then order the Digitize Kit that corresponds to the number of items you want digitized. The Digitize Kit will be shipped directly to your doorstep and you’ll have your memories digitized in just a few short weeks.

Digitize your memories for as low as $34.99. Includes free Digital Cloud & Download.

Digital Cloud & Download (Included) – Best and quickest option for getting your memories on all your devices, including your smartphone, tablet, and computer. Great for sharing as well.
USB Thumb Drive (Add later) – Great option for a physical copy of your digitized memories. Can plug into a computer or smart TV for easy viewing.
DVD Disc Set (Add later) – Good option if you plan to watch your home movies on a DVD player.

Order your Digitize Kit Now to Get Started, starting at $35.98

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What if I have additional items?

No problem. Order the closest matching Digitize Kit to the number of items you want digitized. If you exceed the original number of items, we will send you an invoice for the additional items. Additional items are invoiced at $17.99 each.

How long does it take?

Nobody digitizes faster than us. Depending on the size of your order, your order will be completely digitized within 2-6 weeks from the date we receive your memories.

How do I choose if I want the cloud, USB thumb drive, or DVD set?

Your Digitize Kit includes free digital cloud access and download. To add a thumb drive or disc set to your order, you can do so on the order form that will be delivered to you with your Digitize Kit.

Do I need to label my items before sending them?

No, labeling your items with barcodes or text is not necessary. If your items are already labeled with descriptions or titles when you send them, we will use those descriptions to name your digitized files to make it easy for you to organize.

I'm worried that some of my memories are in really poor condition?

Don’t worry about it! For over 99% of the memories we receive, we are able to digitize them to a great quality. The only exception is if a memory is badly damaged from mold or moisture, in which case we will likely be unable to digitize it.

Will I get my original items back?

Yes, all of your originals will be returned to you when your order is finished. There is no additional fee for returning your original memories.

My tapes or film are broken, will you fix them?

Yes, we will fix most video tapes and film for no additional fee. In rare cases, we may not be able to fix items that have extensive damage.

Is there a warranty?

We offer a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on our digitization services. If you are not satisfied, please contact us and we will make it right.

How do I track my order?

Once you send in your Digitize Kit, you will be periodically emailed with order updates. In addition, you can always track your order on our Order Status page or by contacting us.

How can I contact customer service?

Our customer service team is available 7 days a week to answer your questions. You can reach us by phone at (888) 235-1143 or by email at support@thedigitizecenter.com.