Send your media
Ship items directly from your home or office anywhere in Canada. We also accept local drop-offs for customers in the Waterloo Region.
Pricing
Simple pricing for tape, film, audio, and photo transfers.
Standard pricing
Current rates for common media conversion work.
| Service | Includes | Pricing |
|---|---|---|
| VHS / VHS-C / S-VHS | Standard consumer video transfer, file prep, organized digital delivery | Starting at $15/tape |
| 8mm / Hi8 / Digital8 | Camcorder tape conversion and digital file output | Starting at $15/tape |
| MiniDV / HDV | Digital tape conversion with basic file preparation | Starting at $15/tape |
| PAL / SECAM video | Overseas format conversion, playback review, digital output | Starting at $20/tape |
| Tape cleaning | Cleaning for tapes with mold or visible contamination using the VHS is Life custom tape cleaner | $10 per tape |
| Tape repair | Repair for tapes that need attention before playback to prevent damage | $10 per tape |
| Betacam SP / SX / U-matic / D2 | Broadcast tape transfer and file conversion | $25 per 1/2 hour |
| PAL / SECAM broadcast | International broadcast media digitization and custom workflow | Custom quote |
| 8mm & Super 8 film | Film transfer and digital output | 20¢ per foot; +5¢ for sound on Super 8 |
| Cassette tape | Analog audio conversion to digital files | $15 per tape |
| Vinyl | Record digitization and digital file delivery | $15 per record |
| Reel-to-reel / DAT | Archival audio transfer and file prep | $25 per tape |
| Photo scanning | Prints, negatives, and slides | Custom quote |
The following rates are for common media transfer work. Pricing can change depending on running time, formatting needs, restoration work, and the level of detail needed for your final files. If you have a mixed collection or an overseas tape, send us a quick note and we will provide a project estimate.
Mail-in service
Shipping your media is easy.
Review & quote
After receiving the media, we review the format, running time, and condition before confirming the total cost.
Transfer & cleanup
We handle the conversion process, check quality, and prepare files for final delivery.
Digital delivery
Your files are returned as organized, watchable digital copies ready to archive or share.
Pricing can change depending on running time, formatting needs, restoration work, and the level of detail needed for your final files. If you have a mixed collection or an overseas tape, send us a quick note and we will provide a project estimate.