VHS to Digital in Wilmington, NC
Tape Digitizing Service
Hi8 to digital
Digitizing VHS service Haymarket, VA
Digitizing Memories
Who Digitizes VHS Tapes in Wilmington, NC?
Luma 3 Productions digitizes VHS tapes in Wilmington, NC and Northern Virginia. We offer professional, in-house tape digitizing for VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, 8mm & 16mm film, and professional video formats. We’re a local, family-run business, and all tape transfers are completed on-site, not outsourced. If you have aging home movies, rare family footage, or legacy video tapes, we help preserve those memories in modern digital formats you can easily watch, share, and archive.
Looking for a Tape Digitizing Service Near You?
If you’re searching for a tape digitizing service near you, Luma 3 Productions offers convenient local drop-off in Wilmington, NC and Northern Virginia, along with secure mail-in options for clients outside the area. We work with individuals, families, and organizations looking for a reliable, local alternative to large mail-order digitizing companies. Because we handle every project ourselves, your tapes stay safe, organized, and properly cared for from start to finish.
Why Choose a Local Tape Digitizing Company?
Located in Wilmington, NC & Haymarket, VA
Locally owned and operated in Wilmington, NC
Family-run, hands-on service
No outsourcing or mass-processing labs
Experience with fragile, damaged, or mold-affected tapes
- Support for both consumer and professional tape formats
Who This Tape Digitizing Service Is For
This service is ideal for:
Families preserving home movies and personal memories
Individuals with VHS, Hi8, or MiniDV tapes that can no longer be played
Businesses, schools, and organizations with legacy video archives
Clients with professional formats like BetaSP or U-Matic
What You’ll Receive
VHS to Digital Transfer Service in Wilmington, NC & Northern Virginia
Your digitized tapes can be delivered in the format that works best for you, including:
MP4 digital files for easy playback and sharing
USB flash drive or external hard drive
DVD copies (optional)
Cloud delivery links
ProRes files for editing (upon request)
Where We Serve
We provide tape digitizing services for Wilmington, NC and surrounding coastal communities, with mail-in service available for clients throughout North Carolina and beyond. We also provide tape digitizing services for Haymarket, VA.
Convert VHS to Digital
Bring your old VHS tapes into the digital era with full-quality transfers. Watch, share, and archive your memories securely.
Digitize VHS & Hi8 to MP4 / USB / Cloud
Seamlessly convert both VHS and Hi8 formats into MP4 files or store them on USB / cloud. One solution for multiple tape types.
VHS to DVD / Video DVD with Authoring
Get your tapes transferred to DVD format with menus and titles. A timeless way to rewatch and share.
Convert Hi8 to DVD
Turn those Hi8 camcorder tapes into shareable DVDs. Preserve your moments in a familiar, playback-ready form.
BetaSP & Professional Tape Conversion
We handle pro formats like BetaSP, DigiBeta, DVCAM, U-Matic, and more turning them into digital media.
8mm / 16mm Film to Digital
Convert your film reels into high-resolution digital files. Safeguard your family movies from aging.
VHS to Digital Near Me (Wilmington, NC & Northern VA)
Local drop-off or seamless shipping , we digitize tapes for communities in Wilmington and Northern Virginia.
Our “VHS to Digital” Service
Why Choose US?
As a local, family-owned business, every project receives personal attention and care. Your memories are handled as if they were our own.
We use broadcast-level playback decks to ensure exceptional clarity, color accuracy, and sound in every transfer, from VHS to professional formats.
Drop off your tapes at our Wilmington or Haymarket locations, or ship them easily. Choose delivery via USB or cloud , whatever fits your needs best.
From Analog to Digital
How Our VHS to Digital Process Works
Turning your tapes into digital files has never been easier. Our process ensures quality, clarity, and peace of mind for all your precious recordings.
Tape Inspection
We carefully inspect each tape. If cleaning or a repair is needed, we will let you know. This step is vital for formats like Hi8 to digital, U-Matic to digital, Beta to digital, and VHS to digital.
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Digitize Your Tapes
Using professional-grade equipment, we convert VHS and other formats to digital. This includes digitizing VHS service, digitizing home video, and professional formats, ensuring your digitizing memories are safe and easy to access.
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Your completed digital files are delivered via USB thumb drive or secure cloud download. For editing needs, we provide ProRes files for an additional cost.
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Packages
Pricing Overview
All our prices to digitize tapes are for 2 hours or less. Each additional hour will be $10
- 1 tape: $25.00
- 2–10 tapes: $18.00 each
- 11–20 tapes: $17.00 each
- 21–30 tapes: $16.00 each
- BetaSP : $50/ tape
- DigiBeta : $50/ tape
- BetaSX : $50/ tape
- DVCAM: $50/ tape
- U-Matic (3/4″) : $50/ tape
Common Questions
FAQs About VHS and Hi8 to Digital
A: We use professional-grade playback decks and capture equipment to convert VHS tapes into high-quality digital files. Each tape is inspected, cleaned if needed, and digitized in real time to ensure the best results.
A: In many cases, yes. We can often digitize tapes that are moldy or damaged after proper inspection and cleaning. Severely damaged tapes may require additional care, and results can vary.
A: VHS to DVD transfers your video onto a physical disc, while VHS to digital converts your tape into modern video files such as MP4. Digital files are easier to share, back up, and play on today’s devices.
A: Yes. We convert Hi8 and Video8 tapes to digital files and can also provide DVD copies if requested. Digital delivery is recommended for long-term storage and flexibility.
A: Yes. We digitize professional formats including Beta SP, DigiBeta, U-Matic, and other broadcast tapes. These formats require specialized equipment and are handled in-house.
A: Turnaround time depends on the number of tapes and their condition. Many projects are completed within one to two weeks, and rush service may be available depending on workload.
Modern Conversions
Digitize Your Home Movies with Care and Clarity
Based in Wilmington, NC, and Northern Virginia, we specialize in giving your memories a new lease on life by digitizing them into MP4, which is the most common and most popular video format out there. If you want an edit-friendly format, we can also digitize them to a ProRes file. Contact us for pricing on digitizing to ProRes files. You can read more about the two formatsYou can read more about the two formats HERE.
Why go digital, you ask? Well, imagine never having to worry about those old tapes wearing out or taking up precious space in your home. With our service, you can breathe easy knowing your cherished moments are safe and sound in a modern, easy-to-access format.
At Luma 3 Pro, we can digitize pretty much any consumer or professional format. Delivery? Yes, we can deliver your digitized files via Google Drive or on a trusty thumb drive (32 GB USB 3.0), we’ve got you covered. It’s all about catering to your needs and making the process as seamless as possible.
Other than our two locations on the east coast where you can drop off your tapes, we can arrange shipping too. Once you have paid, we will create a shipping label for you, and all you have to do is package your tapes in a box and drop them off at a UPS drop-off location. Or you may want to ship your tapes using another method. Contact us and also check out other services we offer.
