"Just wanted to make a comment on here and say I just got my digital versions of old family home videos back from Martyn. He did them within a day and it was so lovely to see the videos I've not seen in years. Highly recommend him to anyone who's thinking of getting their tapes done!"
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Video Tape Digitisation in Marple
Convert VHS and camcorder tapes into modern digital video files.
All transfers are handled locally in Marple — your tapes are never posted away.
Launch offer: £10 per tape
Local service
Tapes never posted
Not sure what tapes you have?
Send a quick photo on WhatsApp and we'll identify the tapes for you.
Message Marple Tech Help
Family memories you haven't watched in years
Many families still have boxes of tapes containing memories that haven't been watched in years.
• Christmas mornings
• school plays
• family holidays
• children growing up
Unfortunately magnetic tapes slowly deteriorate, and the machines needed to play them are becoming harder to find.
Converting them to digital files means these memories can be watched again, shared with family, and safely stored for the future.
Supported Formats
Currently supported
- VHS
- VHS-C
- Mini-DV
- Video8
- Hi8
- Digital8
Not sure what format your tapes are?
Just send a quick photo on WhatsApp and we can identify them for you.
Send Photo on WhatsAppHow it works
1.
Send a quick photo of your tapes
A WhatsApp photo is usually enough for us to identify the format and estimate the work.
A WhatsApp photo is usually enough for us to identify the format and estimate the work.
2.
Drop-off or local collection
Once confirmed, you can drop the tapes off or we can collect them locally.
Once confirmed, you can drop the tapes off or we can collect them locally.
3.
Digitisation
Each tape is transferred in real time to capture the best quality.
Each tape is transferred in real time to capture the best quality.
4.
Digital delivery
Videos are delivered as MP4 files via download link or optional USB stick.
Videos are delivered as MP4 files via download link or optional USB stick.
Tapes are handled carefully and returned once the transfer is complete.
Pricing
Launch offer: £10 per tape
Includes:
- ✓ conversion to MP4 video
- ✓ download link delivery
- ✓ all supported formats
Optional:
USB stick delivery available.
Ask about DigitisationWhy choose a local service?
Most digitisation companies require tapes to be posted away to a lab. Marple Tech Help offers a local alternative.
- Your tapes never leave the area
- No postal risk
- Personal service
What local customers have said
Recent feedback from families using the VHS and camcorder tape digitisation service in Marple.
"Martyn did a great job transferring some old family video tapes I had. I looked into sending them away to be digitised recently but didn't want to send them through the post. The memories are too precious to risk losing. I'm so happy to have found the service right here in Marple! Thank you Martyn!"
"Thanks to Martyn my tape has a lot of memories of my husband's family and mine on as young children. I can't wait to show them and give them all a giggle."
Video Tape Digitisation in Stockport
Marple Tech Help provides video tape digitisation for customers across Marple and the wider Stockport area.
If you have VHS or camcorder tapes you'd like converted to digital video files, you can send a quick photo on WhatsApp and we'll identify the format for you.
Local collection and drop-off are available across Stockport.
Serving:
- Marple
- Marple Bridge
- Mellor
- Compstall
- Romiley
- Bredbury
- Woodley
- Stockport
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my tapes leave the area?
No. Everything is handled locally in Marple. Your tapes are never posted away.
What formats do you support?
Currently supported:
- VHS
- VHS-C
- Mini-DV
- Video8
- Hi8
- Digital8
If you're not sure which type you have, just send a quick photo on WhatsApp and we can identify them for you.
How long does it take?
Transfers run in real time, so a two-hour tape takes two hours to convert. Larger batches may take a few days.
What format will the videos be?
Videos are delivered as MP4 files, which work on computers, phones, tablets and TVs.
Will I get my tapes back?
Yes. All original tapes are returned once the conversion is complete.
Can you convert damaged tapes?
Some worn tapes will still play successfully. If a tape appears damaged we will always check it first and let you know before starting.
Do you provide USB sticks?
Yes. USB delivery is available as an option. By default, files are delivered via a download link.
How many tapes can I bring at once?
You're welcome to bring a single tape or a whole box. Larger batches may take a few days to complete because each transfer runs in real time.
Ask about Video Digitisation
Have a box of tapes you'd like converted? Get in touch and we'll take it from there.
Ask about DigitisationPart of the Marple Tech Help Tech Legacy service.
Serving Marple, Marple Bridge, Mellor, Compstall and the wider Stockport area.