Convert your Hi8 tapes to Digital
Based in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire & covering the UK
✓ Drop-off & Collection
✓ Mail-in Options Available
Copy your Hi8 tapes to Digital
Whether it’s special occasions, weddings, family holidays or stored on Hi8 camcorder tapes, we convert your Hi8 to a range of digital options with the utmost care and attention.
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Hi8 to Digital Transfers
Convert your Hi8 camcorder cassette tapes to digital.
Hi8 (part of the 8mm video family) is on old format from the late 1980's. Convert your old Hi8 tapes to digital with our professional Hi8 to digital transfer service. Whether you need Hi8 to DVD, Hi8 to MP4, or Hi8 to USB, we make it simple to transform your Hi8 camcorder tapes into a modern, easy-to-use format. From birthdays and weddings to graduations and holidays, every Hi8 tape is carefully converted into high-quality digital files with clear picture and sound. Based in Horsforth, Leeds, we support customers across West Yorkshire and throughout the UK with convenient drop-off and secure mail-in options. Don’t let ageing Hi8 camcorder tapes deteriorate and choose our trusted Hi8 to digital service and keep your recordings safely stored, easily shared and ready to enjoy for years to come.
Choose Your Preferred Format
GF Video Transfers will capture your Hi8 camcorder tapes at the best quality and transfer them to a format of your choice.
Receive your Hi8 recordings transferred to dependable DVDs, ready to play on most standard DVD players. A simple and familiar way to enjoy your old Hi8 tapes on your TV or computer.
★ Popular Option
Your Hi8 recordings are professionally digitised and provided on a USB stick, ready to plug into TVs, computers, and laptops. A popular choice, offering a convenient physical copy of your Hi8 tapes.
We professionally convert your Hi8 tapes into high-quality MP4 video files and deliver them via WeTransfer for fast, secure download. Perfect for viewing on laptops, tablets, and smart TVs, or for cloud backup.
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Customer stories and 5-star feedback for our Hi8 camcorder tapes to digital transfers.
Have you got rid or sold your old Hi8 camcorder?
Do you still have your old Hi8 tapes in boxes in the loft? Sold or got rid of your Hi8 camera? Transfer your Hi8 camcorder tapes to a modern digital format.
Safeguard your most meaningful memories for a lifetime
Keep the treasured memories of your wedding day, birthdays and family holidays alive by converting your old video tapes to digital formats such as DVD, MP4 video files or on USB sticks.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries & Christmas gifts
Convert those old home videos into a beautiful and thoughtful gift, perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or Christmas and let nostalgia do the rest.
The Hi8 to Digital Process Explained
How our Hi8 to digital conversion process works.
Get a Free Quote
Tell us what video tapes you have, we'll advise on the Hi8 to digital options and we’ll give you a free quote, fast.
Drop-off / Mail Your Hi8 Tapes
Choose to either drop-off your Hi8 tapes personally, or securely mail them.
Enjoy!
Your Hi8 tapes are converted to digital and you can then pickup / receive your transfers and enjoy watching your old memories.
Can my Hi8 camcorder tapes be transferred to digital?
We can transfer your Hi8 camcorder tapes to DVD, MP4 or USB.
Are 8mm tapes and Hi8 the same thing?
8mm (or Video8) is the original format in the 8mm video family. But not all 8mm tapes are Hi8, they could also be Video8 or Digital8, which we can also transfer.
How can I check my tapes are actually Hi8?
Hi8 are very common and are labelled as such, however you can Google Hi8 tapes and compare pictures to your tapes to confirm.
What type of Hi8 tapes can be converted to digital?
Any types of Hi8 camcorder cassette tapes can be converted from to digital. Training videos, wedding videos, christening videos, sports videos, documentary videos, family videos - any type. GF Video Transfers can also transfer other tapes in the 8mm family - Video8 and Digital8.
What is quality like when transferring from Hi8 to digital?
Hi8 camcorder tapes are an old format, the quality of Hi8 is not as high quality as modern DVD, Blu-Ray or 4K formats. VHS resolution is around 288 pixels, whereas DVD is 576, Blu-Ray is 1080 and 4K is 2160 pixels.
Therefore, the analogue Hi8 quality is far below todays available digital resolutions and colours are not as rich. GF Video Transfers Hi8 to digital transfer service will get as much quality from the Video8 as possible.
Will my Hi8 video tapes still work?
Obviously you can check if a Hi8 camcorder tape still works by playing it in your camcorder, but most people have gotten rid of their old cameras.
Hi8 camcorder tapes are known to be quite durable and long lasting and you may be surprised how long your old tapes have lasted.
GF Video Transfers is not responsible for the state of your Hi8 tapes and every effort will be made to look after the video tapes, as received.
How do I get my Hi8 tapes to you?
Your Hi8 tapes can be dropped off at our location in Horsforth, Leeds. Or can be posted and returned by post once completed, which can be discussed, so please contact us.
What if my Hi8 tapes turn out to be blank?
If your Hi8 tapes are blank, or have unwanted recordings on them, we do not charge.
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