MiniDV tape digitisation
We digitise MiniDV tapes in our lab in Barcelona for €15 per tape, €12 from 10 and €10 from 20, VAT included. We copy the tape's digital signal without going through analogue, check every tape from start to finish with our quality control and deliver one MP4 per tape. We collect anywhere in Spain with NACEX.
Which MiniDV do you have
- MiniDV (standard definition)
- The small tape used by digital camcorders from 1995 to 2010. The most common.
- MiniDV HD (HDV)
- Recorded in high definition with HDV cameras. It is read differently and priced separately: ask us.
- Tapes recorded in LP
- The long-play mode of some cameras. They can be digitised; if you know a tape is LP, tell us.
MiniDV HD tapes usually say «HDV» on the label or on the camera used. If you are not sure, we check on arrival.
How we do it
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Every tape labelled
On arrival, each tape and its case get a QR code label so nothing gets mixed up or lost.
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Inspected before playback
We check the shell and the tape: if it has mould or is damaged, we tell you before touching it. Blank or unplayable tapes are not charged.
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Captured in our lab
On serviced players of the same format, in our lab in Barcelona. Nothing is outsourced.
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Quality control of every tape
We check every tape from start to finish —picture, sound and sync— with our own system and the work of our technicians.
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Delivery
One MP4 file per tape, by free online download or on a USB stick from €14. It plays on phones, computers and TVs.
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Your tapes returned
Your tapes come back exactly as they arrived, with their label.
Delivery formats
MP4 (H.264 or H.265), which plays on any phone, computer or TV, or AVI if you prefer (much larger files). If you need a professional format such as ProRes, ask us: it carries a surcharge. Optional AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape, with a free 30-second sample.
Price
€15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included. Free online download; optional USB stick from €14. MiniDV HD (HDV) priced separately. Turnaround: up to 10 tapes, one week; more than 10, two weeks on average.
Quality control for every tape
We check every tape in full — picture, sound and sync — and your job is documented in a report with one page per tape.
Who it is for
Families
Videos of the kids, trips and celebrations from 1995 to 2010, before players become impossible to find.
Video professionals and production companies
Wedding and event rushes and masters. If you need them in ProRes for editing, ask us.
Companies and organisations
Recordings of events, courses and ceremonies, with a quality report per tape.
The same lab that works for
- 420,000 tapesdigitised since 2004
- TV3-CCMA12,500 tapes, 39,000 hours
- La Ligaover 12,000 tapes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to digitise a MiniDV tape?
€15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included. Online download is free. Blank or unplayable tapes are checked and not charged.
Is quality lost when converting MiniDV to digital?
No. MiniDV is already digital: we copy the tape's signal as it is, without going through analogue, and convert it to MP4 so it plays on any device.
I don't have the camera. Can you play them?
Yes, we have our own players. You do not need to send us the camera.
What if the tape is MiniDV HD?
We digitise it too, priced separately. If you are not sure whether it is HD, we check on arrival and tell you first.
How long does it take?
Up to 10 tapes, one week in the lab; more than 10, two weeks on average. If you send them with NACEX, add the transport days.
Can you improve the picture?
Yes, with AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape. Before you pay we send you a free 30-second sample of your own video.
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 tapes, in good hands
Tell us how many tapes you have and we will give you the price straight away. Free quote within 24 working hours.