Digitisation Prices
Save2Memory offers clear, competitive pricing for all digital transfer services. Our pricing reflects the care, expertise and professional equipment used to preserve your memories.
Video and Camcorder Tape Pricing
We price video tape digitisation based on format, length and quantity, with discounts available for larger orders. Supported formats include VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV and MiniDVD.
All tapes are scanned at 720p, which accurately reflects the true resolution of analogue video without artificial upscaling.
| Type | Length | 1-5 Tapes | 6-10 Tapes | 11-20 Tapes | 21-50 Tapes | 50+ Tapes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS (Video Home System) – Standard home video format. | Up to 3 Hours* | £12.99 | £11.99 | £10.99 | £9.99 | £8.99 |
| VHS-C (Compact VHS) – Smaller VHS tape for camcorders; played in regular VHS with adapter. | 1-2 Hours | £11.99 | £10.99 | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 |
| Video8 – Analog 8 mm. | 30-120 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
| Hi8 – Higher resolution analog 8 mm. | 30-120 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
| Digital8 – Digital recording on 8 mm cassette. | 30-120 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
| MiniDV – Small digital tape, very common for camcorders in the 1990s–2000s. | 60-90 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
| MiniDVD (Mini Digital Versatile Disc) – Compact DVD format (typically 8 cm / 3 inches in diameter) | 30-120 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
*£3 per additional hour
Cine Film Pricing
Cine film pricing is based on reel length and quantity. Films are scanned at high resolution to preserve detail, texture and colour while maintaining the original character of the footage.
| Length | 1 Reel | 2-5 Reels | 6-10 Reels | 11-20 Reels | 20+ Reels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short reels (≈ 50ft / ~3–5 min) | £12.99 | £11.99 | £10.99 | £9.99 | £8.99 |
| Medium reels (≈ 100–200ft / ~7–15 min) | £18.99 | £17.99 | £15.99 | £13.99 | £11.99 |
| Long reels (≈ 300–400ft / ~20–30 min) | £25.99 | £21.99 | £8.99 | £19.99 | £17.99 |
| Very long reels / bulk orders (≥ 600ft / 40+ min) | £35.99 | £29.99 | £8.99 | £27.99 | £25.99 |
Photograph, Negative and Slide Pricing
Photographs are scanned at 300 DPI or 600 DPI depending on your needs. Negatives and slides are scanned at resolutions ranging from 2400 DPI to 6400 DPI, allowing you to choose the right balance of quality and file size.
Photographs
| Scan Size | Details | 1-99 Photos | 100-299 Photos | 300-999 Photos | 1,000-4,999 Photos | 5,000+ Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300dpi – 9x13cm up to 21x91cm (panoramic) | Good for most prints up to 8×10 inches | 10p | 9p | 8p | 7p | 5p |
| 600dpi – 9x13cm up to 21x91cm (panoramic) | Captures finer details, better for enlargements or archival purposes | 15p | 13p | 11p | 10p | 8p |
Negatives – 35mm & Medium Format
| Scan Size | Details | 1-99 Negs | 100-299 Negs | 300-999 Negs | 1,000-4,999 Negs | 5,000+ Negs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400dpi | Good balance of quality and file size | 25p | 22p | 21p | 20p | 18p |
| 3200dpi | For sharper results | 30p | 28p | 27p | 25p | 22p |
| 4800-6400dpi | For very high-quality prints or large formats | 35p | 33p | 30p | 28p | 25p |
Transparencies/Slides – 35mm, Medium Format & Medium Format Panoramic
| Scan Size | Details | 1-99 Slides | 100-299 Slides | 300-999 Slides | 1,000-4,999 Slides | 5,000+ Slides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2400dpi | Typical scans for web / sharing / basic prints | 18p | 16p | 14p | 12p | 10p |
| 4800dpi | High-quality prints (up to A4–A3) | 20p | 18p | 16p | 14p | 12p |
| 6400dpi | Archival / high-resolution (large prints / cropping) | 25p | 20p | 18p | 16p | 14p |
Audio Cassette Pricing and Extras
Audio cassettes are transferred to MP3 files with basic audio cleanup included. Optional extras such as USB delivery, DVDs, CDs and footage editing are available.
Audio Cassette Tapes
| Type | Length | 1-5 Tapes | 6-10 Tapes | 11-20 Tapes | 21-50 Tapes | 50+ Tapes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Up to 60 min | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 | £6.99 | £5.99 |
| C90 | Up to 90 min | £11.99 | £10.99 | £9.99 | £8.99 | £7.99 |
| C120 | Up to 120 min | £13.99 | £12.99 | £11.99 | £10.99 | £9.99 |
Honest Pricing with No Hidden Costs
Blank tapes are free of charge, and we are happy to provide personalised quotes for mixed or bulk orders.
Extras
| DVD | £2 |
| CD | £2 |
| USB – Depends upon size needed | £5-£15 |
| Digital Download | FREE |
| Blank Tapes – If any tape is blank when converting, there is no charge! | FREE |
| Footage Editing | £30 per hour |