35mm Negatives
As low as $0.45 per exposure

We digitize 35mm negatives at approximately 4600 PPI with a DSLR capture method. Your digital images will be high resolution JPEGs, 4000 x 6000 or 24 Megapixels prior to cropping.

RAW files are available upon request. (optional service)

We digitize large and medium format negatives on a flatbed film scanner.

Automated dust and scratch reduction is included.

If your negatives are in archival binder sheets, they must be removed for scanning. You can remove the negatives and place them in envelopes or we can provide this optional service.

Rates include tax:

35mm Negatives in Strips:

• 1 to 499 images = $0.79 per image

• 500 to 999 images = $0.69 per image

• 1000 to 4999 images = $0.59 per image

• 5000 to 9999 images= $0.49 per image

• 10000+ images = $0.45 per image

Individually Cut or Non-Standard 35mm Negatives = $1.99/ea (Flatbed Scans)
Individual Medium Format Negatives = $2.99/ea (Flatbed Scans)
Individual Large Format Negatives = $4.99/ea (Flatbed Scans)

We have a $50 minimum project requirement. If you have a very small amount of negatives, you can purchase a flash drive and/or photo CDs to help meet this requirement.

Optional Services:

• Dropbox Download Link = $9.99 (30 days)

• USB Drive = $20/ea

• Photo CD = $10/ea

• RAW Files = +$0.10/ea

• Labeled Digital Folder Creation = $2.00/ea

• Remove Negatives From Binder Sheets or Cartridges = +$0.10/ea

• Return Negatives To Binder Sheets or Cartridges = +$0.20/ea

The condition of your negatives will have an impact on the overall quality of your digital images. Digital photos from excessively dusty or damaged slides cannot be auto corrected. We recommend cleaning your negatives before you bring them to us if they appear to be very dirty or dusty. We use pressurized air to remove dust from the negatives. This may not remove all dust particles. 

Visit us or schedule a pick up:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1700 W. Cortland St.

No appointment is needed. Parking is available in front of the building on Cortland.
For large projects, a 50% deposit may be required before work can begin. For a quick and easy drop-off, we request that you complete our customer intake form in advance.

VHS, Mini DV, Hi8
As low as $15

Your digital movies will be .mp4 format, a fully editable and universal format.
Movie titles are numbered and match the labels we place on your tapes and cases. All movie titles are fully editable so you can rename them however you'd like. We also offer a service to name your digital files according to your existing labels.

We will only transfer personal recordings like home movies. Copyrighted material like TV shows will not be transferred so don't worry if you aren't exactly sure what you recorded on those old tapes. We will search the entire tape for any home movies and if none are found, we only charge $5 instead of the regular rate.

We have a $50 minimum project requirement. If you only have 1 tape, you can purchase a USB flash drive or a DVD to help meet this requirement.

Formats: VHS, VHS-C, Mini DV, Hi8 / Video8 / Digital8, Betamax and MicroMV:

• 1 to 9 tapes = $24/ea

• 10 to 19 tapes = $20/ea

• 20 to 29 tapes = $18/ea

• 30 to 49 tapes = $16/ea

• 50+ tapes = $15/ea

Rates above are for tapes up to 3 hours in length.
Long Play VHS 3 to 6 hours = +$10 additional charge.
Search blank or 100% copyrighted tapes for personal recordings = $5/ea (No transfer)

Formats: 3/4 inch U-Matic

• $50/ea - Tape baking is included for all 3/4 inch U-Matic tapes to combat sticky shed and keep our machines clean for optimal video quality.

Formats: Betacam, DigiBeta, DVCPro and DVCAM

• $40/ea - Tape baking included on an as needed basis.

Optional Services:

• Dropbox Link = $9.99 (30 days)

• USB Drive = $20/ea

• Photo CD = $10/ea

• ProRes .mov = +$9 per tape
  

• Label movies with the titles written on your tapes or cases = $1.50 per title.

• Broken Tape Repair = $85 per hour of labor (billed in 15 minute increments)

Visit us or schedule a pick up:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1700 W. Cortland St.

No appointment is needed. Parking is available in front of the building on Cortland.
For large projects, a 50% deposit may be required before work can begin. For a quick and easy drop-off, we request that you complete our customer intake

8mm & 16mm Film
$0.37 per foot

Your film will be digitized with a 4K QHD overscan to ensure the entirety of the original film and its resolution is captured. The sprocket holes and frame lines are cropped out and we can output the movie in 4K UHD to provide a ready-to-share file with the widest range of compatibility across all devices and screens. Color correction plus scratch & grain reduction editing is included.

Your digital movies will be .mp4 format, a fully editable and universal format. Your files can be provided on Dropbox, USB drives or DVDs for an additional cost. You may also provide your own drive at no cost.

The vast majority of 8mm and 16mm films are silent but we can transfer magnetic sound on Regular 8mm / Super 8mm and optical sound on 16mm. (optional service)

Our rate for 8mm and 16mm film transfers is $0.37 per foot.

We offer a 10% discount on 2000+ feet of film ($0.33/ft) and a 20% discount on 5000+ feet of film ($0.30/ft).

For 3-inch reels, there is a $3 per reel fee for handling and prep.

We have a $50 minimum project requirement. If you have a very small amount of film, you can purchase a flash drive and/or DVDs to help meet this requirement.

Buyer beware - Not all film transfers are equal. Some companies will transfer your film in low resolution without any post-transfer editing. They will use a vintage film projector paired with a camcorder to record your movie. These companies are still using an antiquated transfer method from 30+ years ago! If you are shopping around, be sure to confirm your films will be digitized in high definition with modern equipment and professional editing. We recommend investing in quality film transfers that will look great for generations to come.

 
Optional Services:

• Dropbox Download Link: $9.99 (30 days)

• USB Drive = $20/ea

• DVD = $10/ea

• Custom file naming = $1.50 per title

• Audio Transfer = +$0.20 per foot

• Lossless .mov (Avid DNxHR file) = +$0.20 per foot

When your project is complete:

After your payment is processed, you can pick your original items up at our office or have them couriered to a location of your choice. Items not retrieved within 30 days will be disposed of as specified in our terms and conditions.

Visit us or schedule a pick up:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1700 W. Cortland St.

No appointment is needed. Parking is available in front of the building on Cortland.
For large projects, a 50% deposit may be required before work can begin. For a quick and easy drop-off, we request that you complete our customer intake

DVD, CD, Mini DVD
$15 per disc

We only transfer personal recordings like home movies. BluRays and copyright-protected discs can not be transferred. 

Formats: DVD or Mini DVD

• 1 to 19 DVDs = $15/ea

• 20 to 49 DVDs = $12/ea

• 50+ DVDs = $10/ea

Formats: Data Disc (photo CDs, audio CDs, discs that just hold files)

• $5/ea

Optional Services:

• Dropbox Link = $9.99 (30 days)

• USB Drive = $20/ea

• Photo CD = $10/ea

• Finalizing Mini DVD = +$5 (if required)
  

• Label movies with the titles written on your discs or cases = $1.50 per title.

• Check blank, corrupted or copyright protected disc for content = $5/ea and no transfer is provided.

We have a high success rate at transferring DVDs but if for some reason our machines cannot read any of your discs, there will be no charge. This only applies if 100% of your discs are unreadable.

Visit us or schedule a pick up:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1700 W. Cortland St. No appointment is needed. Parking is available in front of the building on Cortland.

You can also hire 4 Star Courier Service at (773) 227-7171 and schedule a pick up from anywhere in the greater Chicago area. Be sure to include your contact information inside the package.

For large projects, a 50% deposit may be required before work can begin.

For a quick and easy drop-off, we request that you complete our customer intake form in advance.

Audio Cassettes
As low as $15 each

Your digital files will be .wav format (uncompressed, lossless). MP3 format is also available upon request.

Files are numbered and match the labels we place on your tapes and cases. All titles are fully editable so you can rename them however you'd like. We have an optional service to type up the titles from your tapes and cases and apply them to your digital files for $1.50 per title.

We have a $50 minimum project requirement. If you only have 1 tape, you can purchase a USB flash drive or a CD to help meet this requirement.

For projects with 3 or more tapes, any single sided tapes will be discounted by 50% off the rates below.

Double sided audio cassettes to digital:

• 1 to 9 tapes = $24/ea

• 10 to 19 tapes = $20/ea 

• 20 to 29 tapes = $18/ea 

• 30 to 49 tapes = $16/ea 

• 50 to 99 tapes = $15/ea 

Optional Services:

• Dropbox Link = $9.99 (30 days)

• USB drive = $20/ea. 

• Audio CD = $10/ea. 

• Custom file naming = $1.50/ea

• Broken Tape Repair = $15 per tape

Visit us or schedule a pick up:
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at 1700 W. Cortland St. No appointment is needed. Parking is available in front of the building on Cortland.

You can also hire 4 Star Courier Service at (773) 227-7171 and schedule a pick up from anywhere in the greater Chicago area. Be sure to include your contact information inside the package.

For large projects, a 50% deposit may be required before work can begin.

For a quick and easy drop-off, we request that you complete our customer intake form in advance.