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Media Formats We Convert

From the family VHS tape to rare broadcast formats — if it's recorded on it, chances are we can digitise it. Tasmania-based, serving all of Australia.

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Handled in-house (Tasmania)
Broadcast & Professional Formats — available
Price on application
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Video Tape Formats

Consumer, camcorder and broadcast video

We handle the full range of consumer video formats in-house here in Tasmania. For broadcast and professional formats, we have the capability and connections to handle these too — ensuring every format gets the right treatment.

✅ Consumer & Camcorder Formats — In-House

IN-HOUSE
VHS
The classic home video format — PAL & NTSC
IN-HOUSE
VHS-C
Compact VHS used in smaller camcorders
IN-HOUSE
S-VHS
Super VHS — higher resolution than standard VHS
IN-HOUSE
Hi8
High-band 8mm — sharp and colourful home video
IN-HOUSE
Video8
Standard 8mm camcorder format
IN-HOUSE
Digital8
Sony digital format on 8mm cassettes
IN-HOUSE
MiniDV
Digital camcorder tape — excellent quality
IN-HOUSE
DVCAM
Professional MiniDV variant
IN-HOUSE
HDV
High-definition video on MiniDV cassettes
IN-HOUSE
Betamax
Sony's classic home video format
IN-HOUSE
Laserdisc
Large optical disc video format

🎬 Broadcast & Professional Formats

For professional and broadcast formats, we have the specialist capability to handle these — you deal with us from start to finish.

AVAILABLE
U-Matic
Sony's 3/4" professional tape — widely used in broadcast & education
AVAILABLE
U-Matic SP
Superior Performance U-Matic — improved signal quality
AVAILABLE
Betacam
Sony professional broadcast format
AVAILABLE
SP Betacam
Superior Performance Betacam — broadcast standard
AVAILABLE
Digital Betacam
Digital evolution of the Betacam family
AVAILABLE
SX Betacam
MPEG-2 compressed Betacam variant
AVAILABLE
1" Open Reel
Professional open reel — Type B & C formats
AVAILABLE
2" Quad
Quadruplex — earliest professional broadcast standard
AVAILABLE
DVCPRO 25/50/100
Panasonic professional DV formats
AVAILABLE
XDCAM
Sony optical disc professional format
AVAILABLE
HDCAM
High-definition professional broadcast tape
AVAILABLE
HDCAM SR
Superior Rate HDCAM — highest quality broadcast
AVAILABLE
D1 / D2 / D3 / D5
Early Sony digital broadcast formats
AVAILABLE
BVU / BVU SP
Broadcast Video U-Matic variants
AVAILABLE
DTS
Digital Tape Storage broadcast format
AVAILABLE
½" Open Reel
Early professional/industrial video format

Need a Broadcast or Professional Format Digitised?

We handle broadcast and professional formats using specialist equipment and expertise. You deal with us from start to finish — we take care of everything.

Output delivered as MP4, ProRes QuickTime, or both — whichever suits your needs.

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Audio Formats

Cassettes, vinyl, reel-to-reel and more

IN-HOUSE
Audio Cassette
Standard compact cassette — in-house
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MiniDisc
Sony digital optical disc audio
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Audio Cassette
Standard compact cassette — in-house
IN-HOUSE
Vinyl Records
33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM records
IN-HOUSE
Quarter-inch Reel
¼" open reel audio tape
AVAILABLE
DAT
Digital Audio Tape
AVAILABLE
Microcassette
Small format voice recorder cassette
AVAILABLE
DA88 / Hi8 Audio
Multi-track audio on Hi8 tape
AVAILABLE
½" & 1" Audio Reel
Professional multi-track audio tape
POA
8-Track Cartridge
Classic 1970s audio format — price on application
POA
NAB Cart
Broadcast audio cartridge
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Film Formats

Cine film and motion picture formats

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Standard 8mm Film
Classic home movie format — 1930s–1960s
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Super 8mm Film
Improved 8mm — most common home cine format
AVAILABLE
16mm Film
Semi-professional and industrial film
AVAILABLE
35mm Film
Cinema and professional film
POA
9.5mm Film
Pathé home film format — price on application
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Photos, Slides & Documents

Scanning and digitisation of photographic media

IN-HOUSE
35mm Slides
High-resolution scanning with optional AI enhancement
IN-HOUSE
Photographic Prints
Standard and large format photo scanning
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Negatives
35mm and medium format negatives
AVAILABLE
16mm Microfilm
Archive document microfilm — approx. 6c per frame
AVAILABLE
35mm Microfilm
Archive microfilm — approx. 5c per frame
AVAILABLE
Microfiche
Flat-sheet archive microfilm
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Discs & Data Media

Legacy storage formats

IN-HOUSE
DVD / CD
Video ripping and data copying
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USB / SD Card
Data recovery and copying
IN-HOUSE
Hard Drives
Data copying from old or failing drives
IN-HOUSE
3.5" Floppy Disc
Legacy PC storage
IN-HOUSE
Blu-ray
Including dual-layer and encrypted discs
IN-HOUSE
Mini DVD
Including non-finalised discs
POA
5.25" Floppy Disc
Older PC format
POA
Laser Disc
Large optical video disc
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Not Sure What Format You Have?

That's completely normal — just describe what you've got in the quote form and we'll figure it out together. We've seen just about everything!

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to know what format my tapes are?
Not at all! Just describe what you have — the size, shape, any labels — and we'll identify them. You can also email us a photo if you're unsure.
What happens with specialist broadcast formats?
For formats like U-Matic, Betacam or 1-inch tape, we have the specialist capability to handle them. You deal with us throughout — one point of contact, one job. We'll provide a quote before anything is sent.
What file formats do I receive?
Consumer formats are delivered as MP4. Professional broadcast formats can be delivered as MP4, ProRes QuickTime, or both — whatever suits your needs. We can also supply WAV audio files from audio formats.
Can you handle PAL and NTSC formats?
Yes — we handle both PAL (Australian standard) and NTSC (North American/Japanese) formats, including standards conversions where required.
Do you offer AI enhancement for video?
Yes! For consumer video formats we offer optional AI restoration and HD upscaling to 1080p. We provide a preview of the results before you commit so you can see the difference. Get a quote to find out more.
How do I send my media?
We're based in Hobart, Tasmania, and accept mail-in orders from anywhere in Australia. We provide packing guidance to make sure your irreplaceable media arrives safely. Get a quote to get started.