9.5mm Pathé Baby film digitisation
We digitise 9.5mm Pathé Baby film, Europe's home movie format from the 1920s to the 1950s, with frame-by-frame scanning in our lab in Barcelona. Priced by running time, not by length: up to 30 minutes, €155 VAT included. We deliver as MP4, ProRes or DPX and collect anywhere in Spain.
How to recognise 9.5mm film
- One perforation in the centre
- Its unmistakable feature: a single perforation in the middle, between frames, instead of along the edges.
- Small chargers and reels
- It came in small metal chargers or on reels. Many are home movies; others are copies of commercial films sold for home projection.
- Very old film
- At 70 to 100 years old it is often dry or shrunken. We inspect it before running it and tell you what we see.
If you are not sure it is 9.5mm, send us a close-up photo of the film and we will tell you.
How we do it
- 1
Every reel inspected
Before scanning we check the film: splices, perforations, whether it is dry or smells of vinegar. If we see a problem, we tell you before touching it.
- 2
Frame-by-frame scanning
Each frame is captured separately on a dedicated scanner, with no projector: more detail, better colour and no flicker.
- 3
HD, 2K or 4K
Depending on the format and the film's condition, to bring out all the detail stored in the emulsion.
- 4
Optional restoration
Dust and blemish removal that respects the grain, scene-by-scene colour, stabilisation and Full HD with artificial intelligence.
- 5
Delivery
By secure download or on a new hard drive or USB stick, in the format you prefer.
- 6
Your reels returned
Your films come back exactly as they arrived, on their reel and in their box.
Delivery formats
High-quality MP4 (H.264 or H.265) to watch on TV or your phone, and MOV, AVI, ProRes or DPX for editing, restoration or archiving. We do not deliver on DVD, as DVD does not support high definition.
Price
By running time, not by length, VAT included: up to 30 minutes €155, up to 60 min €250, up to 120 min €435; over 120 minutes, €3.60 per minute from the first minute.
Who it is for
Families
The family's oldest moving images, from the 1920s to the 1950s, finally on screen.
Collectors
Pathé Baby film copies in 2K or 4K, as ProRes or DPX.
Archives and institutions
Collections of early home movies, with a tailored quote.
The same lab that works for
- Filmoteca de Catalunyafilm heritage preservation
- National Library of Cataloniaarchive collections
- CSICinstitutional projects
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to digitise a 9.5mm film?
Priced by running time, not by length: up to 30 minutes €155 VAT included, up to 60 min €250 and up to 120 min €435. Over 120 minutes, €3.60 per minute.
How do I know if my film is 9.5mm?
By the perforation: 9.5mm has a single perforation in the centre, between frames. Super 8, 8mm and 16mm have them along the edges.
My film is dry or broken. Can it be digitised?
We inspect it before running it and tell you what we see. We assess every case; if there is a risk of damage, we let you know before touching it.
Can you restore the film?
Yes, as an option: dust and blemish removal that respects the grain, stabilisation and Full HD with artificial intelligence. Added at digitisation, it costs 50% on top of the digitisation price.
I don't live in Barcelona. How do I send them?
We collect and return to your door with NACEX across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, €10 each way. You can also bring them to our lab at Av. República Argentina 38, Barcelona.
Your films, in good hands
Send us a photo of your reels on WhatsApp and we will tell you the format, the approximate running time and the price.