Convert your Hi8 Tapes to MP4

We can transfer your Hi8 camcorder tapes to MP4 video files.

8mm (or Hi8) 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.

Hi8 are very common and are labelled as such, however you can Google Hi8 tapes and compare pictures to your tapes to confirm.

Any types of Hi8 camcorder cassette tapes can be converted to MP4 video files. 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.

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.

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.

If your Hi8 tapes are blank, or have unwanted recordings on them, we do not charge.

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 MP4 transfer service will get as much quality from the Hi8 as possible.

GF Video Transfers is based in Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire. We cover all the nearby areas, such as Menston, Ilkley, Guiseley, Otley, Pudsey, Rawdon, Baildon, Bramhope, Farsley, Huddersfield, Rodley, Adel, Yeadon, Kirkstall, Headingley, Oakwood, Cookridge, Chapel Allerton, Beeston, Calverley, Roundhay, Shadwell, Armley, Burley in Wharfedale, Ben Rhydding, Addingham, Seacroft, Wakefield, Wortley, Idle, Thackley, Alwoodley, Bradford, Shipley, Normanton, Pannal, Skipton, York, Knaresborough, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Harrogate, Boston Spa, Kippax, Moortown, Castleford, Garforth, Rothwell, Morley, Halifax, Gildersome, Drighlington, Birkenshaw, Bingley, Pool in Wharfedale, across North Yorkshire the UK.

We accept tapes sent to us through the post and can return them to you via recorded delivery for safety. Therefore our service covers the whole of the UK.