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Digitizing Super 8 film, 8 mm film and 16 mm film
DigiDat has specialized in high-quality digitization of Super 8 film, 8 mm film and 16 mm film for over 20 years. We work for individuals, companies and the government (our references).
All film transfers are carried out in-house at our lab in Belgium, where you can also deliver your films personally. So at DigiDat, you always know where your irreplaceable memories are.
Digitizing your Super 8, 8mm, or 16mm film comes with numerous benefits. Your precious memories become easily accessible, shareable, editable and you also stop the aging of your footage.
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What formats of film do we digitize?
We digitize all formats of Super 8 film, 8 mm film, cine film, double 8 film, single 8 film, 9.5 mm and 16 mm film with or without sound.
Digitization formulas Super 8, 8 mm film
SD-Scan: Fully automatic digitization in PAL format.
HD-Scan (our bestseller):
HD mpg4 digitization with exposure correction.
During digitization, a technician monitors the transfer and adjusts exposure where necessary. This allows an image improvement of up to 30% compared to an automatic digitization.
All image files are playable on all devices that support mpg4 HD such as: TVs, PCs, Macs, tablets, smartphones, etc.
- HD resolution.
- Exposure correction.
- Mpg4 file format.
- Conversion from 3:4 to 16:9 widescreen format.
- Audio digitalization.
- Mechanical cleaning.
- Maintain order of your reels.
- 14-day backup of your files.
- Your memories are ready for editing or to be viewed on your smart TV, tablet, cell phone, PC or Mac.
- All this always with the guarantee that we do the transfer ourselves in our lab in Lummen (Belgium) so there is no unnecessary transportation and middlemen.
Pro-Scan:
Full HD mpg4 digitization with exposure correction, color correction and image stabilization.
During digitization, a technician monitors the transfer and adjusts exposure where necessary. This allows an image improvement of up to 30% compared to an automatic digitization.
After the digitization, we optimize the colors for you in the post-processing.
mage files are playable on all devices that support mpg4 Full HD.
Such as TVs, PCs, Macs, tablets, smartphones, etc.
What does the Pro-Scan digitization include?
- Full HD resolution.
- Exposure correction.
- Color correction.
- Image stabilization.
- Mpg4 file format.
- Conversion from 3:4 to 16:9 widescreen format.
- Audio digitalization.
- Mechanical cleaning
- Maintain order of your reels.
- Final check of each movie file.
- 14-day backup of your files.
- Your memories are ready for editing or to be viewed on your smart TV, tablet, cell phone, PC or Mac.
- All this always with the guarantee that we do the transfer ourselves in our lab in Lummen (Belgium) so there is no unnecessary transportation and middlemen.
Pricing 16 mm film en 9.5 mm film
Still in doubt?
Then convince yourself of our quality and service with our free trial scan or check out our references at the bottom of this page.
How to deliver your films for digitization?
Shipping with The Post Office:
If you opt for shipping: make sure you use sturdy packaging. A strong cardboard box filled with newspaper or insulation foam will do.
Make sure the box is well sealed with tape to prevent possible tearing. You should always send your images together with the order form.
Personal delivery :
You can deliver your images personally to DigiDat. This by appointment and at the scheduled times. This way we have enough time to answer additional questions and you can explain your assignment.
We will also calculate the costs for digitizing your films immediately.
There are 4 large private parking spaces available so that you can deliver your films without any problems.
Contact DigiDat
Service line::
013 / 66.88.41
or mail
info@digidat.be
Opening hours service line
| Monday | 11 - 17 |
| Tuesday | 11 - 17 |
| Wednesday | 11 - 19u30 |
| Thursday | closed |
| Friday | 11 - 17 |
| Saturday | 9 - 12 |
Delivery/collection by appointment at DigiDat
| Monday | 12 - 17 |
| Wednesday | 17 - 19u30 |
| Saturday | 9 - 12 |
Address, directions
(There are 4 large private parking spaces available)
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Some of our professional realizations :
- Transfer 8 mm films for VRT.
- Digitization super 8 films project “The night of the super 8” for Curieus (all of Flanders).
- Digitization 16 mm film for the Red Cross.
- Digitization film archive Nike.
- Digitization 8 mm, super 8, 16 mm films for City of Roeselare.
- Digitization super 8, 8 mm films for VRT.
- Digitization video 2000 for RTBF.
- Digitization super 8, 8 mm films for Canvas.
- Digitizing 8 mm films for Province of Limburg..
- Digitising 16 mm films for Canvas.
- Digitizing video archive KU Leuven.
- Digitizing super 8, 8 mm film archive VRT.
- Digitizing video and film archive of the province of West-Flanders.
- Digitalizing video archive Ghent University.
- Digitizing historical 9.5 mm film archive from the 1930's for Kontich, Aartselaar and Lint (Azura project province of Antwerp).
- HDCAM conversion, subtitling and DVD duplication project “6 Billion people”.
- Digitizing and transfer to DVD of audio archive Roeselare.
- Digitizing 16 mm film archive Kruisheren (Diest).
- Digitizing slide archive Artifort (design furniture Netherlands).
- Slide and film archive Waregem.
- Digitizing super 8 films, video, slides negatives for the city of Hasselt (Virga Jesse festivities).
- Restoration and digitization of historical 16 mm film for heritage cell Antwerp.
- Scanning of all photos for the new photobook of Mario Maes.
- Digitizing super 8 films, slides, negatives for De Munt (Brussels).
- Digitizing lost video 2000 images of Kim Gevaert for VRT.
- Digitizing slides of Dr Beaucourt (weekend accidents).
Further references and customer reviews.