Super 8 and 8mm film digitisation
We digitise Super 8 and 8mm (Regular 8) film with frame-by-frame scanning, up to 4K, in our lab in Barcelona. Priced by running time, not by length: up to 15 minutes, €56 VAT included. We deliver as MP4, ProRes or DPX and collect reels anywhere in Spain with NACEX.
Super 8 or 8mm: how to tell which you have
- Super 8
- Came in a plastic cartridge (Kodak, from 1965). Small perforations and a larger image. The most common home movie format from the 60s to the 80s.
- 8mm (Regular 8 or Double 8)
- On an open reel. Filmed along one half of the film, then turned over; larger perforations. Home movies since the 1930s.
- Super 8 with sound
- Some films carry a magnetic sound stripe. If yours does, ask us before sending it.
Not sure? Send us a photo of the reels on WhatsApp 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 15 minutes €56, up to 30 min €80, up to 60 min €140, up to 120 min €245; over 120 minutes, €2.05 per minute from the first minute. A 15-metre Super 8 reel runs for about 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Who it is for
Families
Weddings, holidays and birthdays nobody has seen for decades, ready to watch on TV or your phone and share.
Filmmakers and collectors
2K or 4K scans delivered as ProRes or DPX for editing or restoration.
Archives and institutions
Complete amateur film collections, 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 Super 8 film?
Priced by running time, not by length: up to 15 minutes €56 VAT included, then in 15-minute steps (up to 30 min €80, up to 60 min €140). Four 15-metre reels, about 13 minutes, fall into the first step.
How long is a Super 8 reel?
A 15-metre reel (a 50-foot cartridge) runs for about 3 minutes 20 seconds at 18 frames per second, a little less if the film was not used up.
What resolution do you get?
We scan frame by frame in HD, 2K or 4K. The final detail depends on the film's condition and the camera it was shot with.
Do you use telecine or frame-by-frame scanning?
Frame-by-frame scanning: each frame is captured separately, with no projector, for more detail, better colour and no flicker.
Can you restore the film?
Yes, as an option: dust and blemish removal that respects the grain, scene-by-scene colour, stabilisation and Full HD with artificial intelligence. Added at digitisation, it costs 50% on top of the digitisation price.
My film smells of vinegar. Can it be digitised?
It may be vinegar syndrome, an irreversible breakdown of the acetate base. We assess every case: at an early stage it can be digitised with precautions, so the sooner the better.
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.