Video Tape Digitisation Service
Preserve your old camcorder and VHS tapes before they degrade
What Is Video Tape Digitisation?
Video tape digitisation is the process of converting old VHS, Hi8, MiniDV and camcorder tapes into digital MP4 files you can watch on any modern device. Tapes degrade over time – the magnetic signal fades, the physical tape becomes brittle, and the equipment to play them is increasingly rare.
Get Clear Space offers a professional tape digitisation service across Stockport, Manchester and the wider North West. Whether you’ve found a box of old family tapes during a house clearance or you want to preserve childhood memories before the format becomes unplayable, we convert your tapes to high-quality digital files delivered on a USB stick (cloud download coming soon).
What Tapes Can We Digitise?
- VHS and VHS-C tapes (via VHS-C adapter)
- Hi8 and Digital8 tapes
- MiniDV tapes
- Camcorder DVDs (finalised and unfinalised)
- Old cine film reels (8mm and Super 8 - coming soon)
Why Choose Get Clear Space for Tape Digitisation?
Post, Drop Off or We Collect
Three easy options: post your tapes to us from anywhere in the UK (Get Clear Space, 11 Werneth Road, Woodley, Stockport, SK6 1HW). Drop off at our Stockport base and local collection are both coming soon. If we’re already clearing your property, we can digitise tapes on site too.
Fully Licensed and Insured
We’re an Environment Agency licensed business (CBDU588578) with full public liability insurance. Your tapes are handled with care and tracked throughout the process.
Local and Trusted
Family-run business serving Stockport, Manchester, Tameside, Oldham and Cheshire East. We’ve been clearing houses and handling people’s belongings with respect for years.
Tapes Degrade - Act Now
VHS tapes have a shelf life of 10-25 years. Every year the magnetic signal weakens and the tape becomes more brittle. The sooner you digitise, the better quality the copy will be.
How Much Does Tape Digitisation Cost?
| Service | Price | What’s Included |
|---|---|---|
| Single tape (up to 2 hours) | £20 | Digitisation to MP4, USB-ready files |
| 5+ tapes (batch) | £15 each | Above, individual files per tape |
| 10+ tapes (bulk) | £12 each | Above, consolidated onto USB stick |
| Express 48h turnaround | +50% | Priority processing, next working day return |
| USB stick delivery | £10 | 16GB USB stick with all files loaded |
| Cloud download | Coming soon | Secure download link, no size limit |
Prices include all capture, conversion, and delivery. No hidden fees. Tapes are returned after digitisation.
How It Works - From Your Doorstep
1. Tell us what you have
Fill in our simple online form with your tape types and quantities, or send us photos. We’ll confirm your quote within one working day.
2. Send us your tapes
Post them to us at Get Clear Space, 11 Werneth Road, Woodley, Stockport SK6 1HW. Drop off and local collection are both coming soon. Your tapes are tracked and insured door to door.
3. We digitise everything
We capture your tapes in real-time to high-quality MP4 files. If any tape is unplayable, you don’t pay for it – no hidden charges.
4. Tapes returned with your files
Your original tapes come back to you along with a USB stick containing all your videos. Cloud download links are coming soon.
Get Your Free, No-Obligation Quote
Call us on 0161 554 0401 or send us a message
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Other ways we can help
House Clearance
Full and partial house clearance. We often find old tapes during clearances – we can digitise them before the equipment goes.
Bereavement Clearance
Compassionate clearance for bereaved families. We preserve memories – digitising tapes found during clearance at no extra charge for bereavement clients.
Bulky Waste Collection
If you’re getting rid of an old VCR or camcorder, we can collect it – and digitise any tapes you want to keep first.
De-Cluttering Service
Helping clients reclaim living space. We sort through belongings and can digitise old media before disposing of the players.
Garage Clearance
Garages often hold boxes of old tapes and camcorder equipment. We clear it all and can save your recordings first.
Office Clearance
Offices with old training videos, security footage on tape, or archived media can have it all digitised before we clear the equipment.