Video Tape, Cine Film & Photo Transfers
across the UK
Copy My Tapes — family-run transfer specialists based in London W1, digitising memories for customers all over the UK since 2008
What we transfer
VideoVideo tape transfer
VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, MiniDV
We transfer every domestic video format to a digital file, USB stick or DVD. Played on maintained professional decks with time base correction.
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FilmCine film transfers
Standard 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm & 16mm
Professional frame-by-frame scanning of home cine film, fully cleaned and scanned to a Digital file or DVD.
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WeddingWedding tapes
Transfer and edit your wedding day
Bring an old wedding video back to life - transfer your old wedding tape to a digital file or DVD. We also offer an editing service.
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RepairTape repair
Snapped, chewed or mouldy tapes
Damaged tapes rescued, re-shelled and recovered. If we cannot repair your tape we do not charge.
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ProProfessional formats
Digi Beta, Betacam SP, U-matic, DVCAM
Digital betacam, Beta SP, SX and 1" tapes - all Broadcast formats transferred and encoded to Apple ProRes files.
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EditEditing service
Compile, edit and title your footage
We can edit hours of footage into something everyone will watch,. We can add chapters, titles and music to complete your video.
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PhotoPhotos & slides
35mm slides, negatives and prints
High-resolution scanning of slides, negatives and photo albums, with dust removal included.
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DigitalMemory cards & USB
SD, micro SD, Memory Stick, USB
We can copy any memory card and transfer all your footage from any memory card and create a DVD or digital file of your choice.
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DVDPre-recorded tapes
Shop-bought films for personal archive
Old shop-bought tapes copied to digital file or DVD for your own personal archive, including rare and out-of-print titles.
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AudioAudio transfer
Cassettes, reel-to-reel, vinyl, DAT
Music, interviews and voice recordings lifted off ageing tape and disc, de-hissed and split into tracks.
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Real feedback from real clients
“Forty year old cine film we thought was gone forever. The picture is steadier than it ever was on the projector.”
Helen R., Kingston
Coming soonDigital Retro Cameras
Instant film cameras that print and save digitally
A new range of digital retro cameras is on the way. Watch this space.
Available soonWhy people trust us
Family-run since 2008, with more than 45 years of professional television-industry experience.
Copy My Tapes has been transferring customers' memories since 2008, backed by more than 45 years of professional television-industry experience. We understand all tape formats - domestic and professional - and every transfer is completed in-house at our London facility.
Every tape handled with care.
We understand every tape holds irreplaceable memories, so we handle each one carefully, respectfully and as if it were our own.
If we cannot fix it - no charge
If your tape is snapped, chewed or mouldy, we can usually repair it. If we can’t fix it, there’s no charge.
What our customers say
Genuine feedback from real clients. We’re proud of every review.
“I found Copy My Tapes through Google, and what a find! After considering others who were FAR more expensive (for the same service) I checked out CMT testimonials, and decided so many people couldn't be wrong! I sent my very precious tapes of past family events to them, and had an email as soon as they were received, which put my mind at rest that they hadn't gone astray somewhere. I was kept informed of time frames throughout the process, and when I received my DVD's back yesterday, I wasn't disappointed! I now have all those precious memories safeguarded for all time at such a reasonable price and am currently looking out more tapes from the attic to send to them for the same process. I am very happy to recommend this company to anyone thinking of using a copying service of this nature.”
“Jason and his team carried out a fantastic job in converting our families DVC collection into Mac readable files for our Apple TV solution. The responsiveness and professionalism shown were second to none, and I will not hesitate to come back for repeat requirements, and will also highly recommend Copy My Tapes to other people. All in all a great service and company”
“Your service is very professional and well done. Dealing with companies these days can be a real hit or miss but your company is a big hit. It was also very pleasant to be able to speak to someone who knew what they were doing and did so in a courteous and friendly manner. Thank you”
“I would just like to say a big thank you for returning my DVDs in plenty of time for my sons 21st. He is in for a treat. I will be using you again soon and will recommend you to my friends and family. Thank you again. Angela”
“Excellent communication throughout, friendly and helpful service. DVD's are fantastic quality, very good value for money and were ready promptly. I am really really pleased with the products and will recommend your company to family and friends”
“Excellent service. Prompt, efficient and great value for money. A local company wanted twice as much for the same VHS/CD transfer. Highly recommended”
Common questions
- 1What formats can you transfer?
- VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8 and MiniDV tapes; Standard 8mm, Super 8, 9.5mm and 16mm cine film; 35mm slides, negatives and prints; cassettes, reel-to-reel, DAT, MiniDisc and vinyl; plus broadcast formats such as Digital Betacam, Betacam SP, U-matic and DVCAM.
- 2How much does it cost and how long does it take?
- Prices can start from £15 per tape. Costs vary depending on the format, quantity and work required. Contact us for a quick, personal quote. Our normal turnaround is approx 7-10 working days, however this changes daily due to our workload.
- 3How do I get my tapes to you?
- We accept orders from anywhere in the UK. You can send your tapes to us using an insured, tracked postal service such as Royal Mail Special Delivery, or arrange to drop them off at our London W1 office. Full address details are provided once your booking has been confirmed. London courier collections can also be arranged. We confirm the price and turnaround before starting, and all originals are returned with your digital copies.
- 4How do I get the footage back?
- Video files are supplied as MP4s on a USB stick, hard drive or DVD. We can also upload them via WeTransfer for you to download directly to your computer. Audio is supplied as WAV or MP3 files, split into tracks, with photo scans supplied as high-resolution JPEG or TIFF files.
- 5Do you cover my area?
- We accept orders from anywhere in the UK. You can send your tapes to us using an insured, tracked postal service, or arrange to drop them off at our London W1 office. We can also accept orders from the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere in Europe - please contact us first so we can confirm postage and return arrangements. All original tapes are safely returned with your digital copies.
- 6Can you fix a damaged or mouldy tape?
- Yes. Snapped, chewed, jammed and mould-affected tapes are re-shelled and spliced by hand, then transferred straight to digital. If nothing can be recovered, there is nothing to pay.
Ready when you are
Package your tapes up (carefully!) and send them to us using an insured, tracked postal service such as Royal Mail Special Delivery. Alternatively, arrange to drop them off at our London W1 office - full address details are provided once your booking has been confirmed.