8mm, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm Film Transfer

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All Types of Film for All Types of Applications

At our state-of-the-art film lab, we offer scanning services for 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, Super 16, and 35mm motion picture films. We are able to transfer silent film, as well as film with magnetic or optical sound.

We offer film transfer services for home users, as well as professionals and organizations. Whether you want to share those precious family memories on social media, or if you need film scanned for your upcoming documentary, we have options for you. That said, if you’re part of an organization, a video professional, or something similar, we have a pro video page here that might be of interest.

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Unmatched Quality, Up to 4k

When it comes to scanning film, we are the best around. We are able to scan 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, and Super 16 frame-by-frame in 2k resolution. That’s higher resolution than a typical BluRay disc. For 35mm films, we can crank the quality up even higher with 4k transfers. This allows us to capture every single detail in your film.

Don’t take our word for it: here are some real comparisons of an 8mm film scanned by one of our competitors vs the same film transferred by Archival Works.

Digital Color Correction

The truth is, film fades with time. That’s why we offer free color correction services with all film transfers. We are able to restore beautiful, natural color to your film. We can even correct some color issues that are the result of poor original filming conditions, such as too much or too little light. This allows for details that could have been lost to be seen again.

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Cataloging Solutions Available

Having your film transferred to digital is only the first step. After all, a high quality transfer doesn’t do much good if you cannot find or access a given clip in the future. We are here to solve this problem for you. Our Access Plus Package includes some basic cataloging resources optimized for home users, while our Archive Package includes those same tools, plus additional technical metadata that can be beneficial to organizations, professionals, and technology enthusiasts.

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Accessible Now, Archived for the Future

Our high quality video files are crafted to stand the test of time. All files are created to rigorous international standards. This allows for proper playback, both now and in the future, on all modern computers, smartphones, iPads, and many smart TVs.

In addition to this, if you or your organization needs archiving solutions for the long-haul, our Archive Package includes lossless preservation master files created to Library of Congress specifications. This allows for your film to be preserved for many generations to come.

Starting at Just 35 Cents Per Foot for 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, and Super 16

With prices starting at just 35 cents per foot, we offer film scanning for just about any budget. We offer three different packages. Here is a quick summary of each. For a more in depth explanation, please click here. If you have 35mm film, our pro video page might be of interest.

The Access Package
Starting at 35 Cents per Foot, plus a $29.95 one time setup fee

  • High quality 2k film scan

  • Color correction

  • Additional copies in BluRay resolution (1080p/Full HD) and DVD Quality (480p/SD) for compatibility with older or less powerful computers and devices

The Access Plus Package
Starting at 44 Cents per Foot, Plus a $29.95 One Time Setup Fee

  • Our most popular option

  • Everything listed for The Access Package above included

  • 4k (2160p/UHD) conversion of your transfer

  • File naming based on original film title, notes, or documentation

  • Contact sheets for rapidly searching through many reels of film at once

The Archive Package
Starting at 62 Cents per Foot, Plus a $29.95 One Time Film Scan Setup Fee and a $99.95 One Time Data Management Fee

  • Everything listed for The Access Package and The Access Plus Package above included

  • Preservation master files for long-term archiving

  • High resolution photographs of film reels, boxes, and film cans

  • Full technical metadata readouts

  • Spectrogram images for films with sound

We understand that a pre-made package is not suitable for everyone. If you have special requirements, or just are not sure what package is the best fit for you, please feel free to contact us.

In addition to these packages, we can include extra flash drives for $14.95 each, DVDs for $4.95 each, or audio clean-up for $75/hr of labor.

Please note that if your film has sound, it is an additional 15 cents per foot, regardless of package.

If you have 35mm film, we have a pro video page you might be interested in. Please contact us for a quote. If your 35mm film is older than the early 1950s (or you know it to be nitrate based), please notify us in advance as film of that vintage or older can be dangerous to handle.