Those old family films may contain memories you simply can't replace — weddings, birthdays, holidays, vacations, children growing up and family members who may no longer be with us.

Unfortunately, 8mm and 16mm film wasn't designed to last forever. Many of the film reels we see today were recorded in the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s. That's a long time for film to sit in a box, basement, attic or closet.

Over time, film can deteriorate. Colors can fade, the film can become brittle, and other age-related problems can affect the picture and sound. How the film was stored, its age, temperature, humidity and other factors can all affect its condition.

That's why the sooner you have your old film reels digitized, the better your chances of preserving what's still on them.

Digital Saviors Chicago transfers old 8mm and 16mm film reels, including film with or without sound, to modern digital formats.

Once your film has been digitized, you can choose how you'd like to receive your memories.

USB flash drives are our most popular option because they're convenient, easy to store and make it simple to watch, copy and share your videos.

We can also provide your transferred films as digital video files for download or transfer them to DVD if you prefer a physical disc.

Your digital files are compatible with both Windows and Mac computers, and DVDs can be played in a standard home DVD player.

Before we begin the transfer process, your film is cleaned and conditioned to help us get the best possible transfer from the material you provide.

We digitize:

8mm film (with or without sound)

16mm film (with or without sound)

Whether you have one old reel you discovered in a box or an entire collection of family films, we can help you determine the best way to preserve them.

Those little reels may contain moments your family hasn't seen in decades. Once they're digitized, you can watch those memories again, share them with your children and grandchildren, make additional copies and preserve them in a format that's much easier to access. If you've been putting off transferring your old 8mm or 16mm film reels, now is the time to get it done.

Digital Saviors Chicago proudly serves customers throughout Chicagoland.

Call us at 815-556-2685 for a free quote and to discuss the best options for transferring your 8mm and 16mm film reels to digital.

We look forward to helping you preserve your family's memories so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

• A DVD will hold up to two hours of video.
• All film is cleaned and conditioned before transfer.
• We digitize film with or without sound.
• Digital files are compatible with Windows and Mac.
• DVDs are compatible with standard home DVD players.

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