Movie & video transfers

Film Reels to DVD

Those reels of 16mm and 8mm home movies in the cupboard go onto DVD at our Kew East lab in Melbourne, so you can watch them again and share them with family.

Cine film reels ready for transfer to digital

Get your film converted to DVD today

We transfer film reels to DVD in Melbourne at our Kew East lab. If you have 16mm or 8mm home movies and no working projector, you can have the footage transferred to watch again and share with family. Ask about DVD or digital files when you order.

A camcorder tape being transferred

A short history of 16mm and 8mm

16mm was introduced in 1923 as a cheaper alternative to 35mm. 8mm followed in 1932 as a cheaper alternative to 16mm. Both formats are among the film reels we transfer, along with Super 8 and 9.5mm.

A spread of old family photographs

What we transfer and what you get back

We transfer 16mm, 8mm, Super 8 and 9.5mm reels to DVD. If you'd rather have digital files on a USB so you can copy them and keep a backup, ask when you order.

Our 16mm, 8mm & Super 8mm Transfer and Conversions page covers those formats. There are separate pages for Super 8 to DVD transfer and 9.5mm film transfer in Melbourne. Other Transfer Services covers video and audio tapes.

Photo prints fresh from the Fujifilm Frontier

Film reels to DVD in Melbourne: quotes and timing

Film transfer is quoted on the reels. Prices are fixed and agreed at the counter before work starts, with no hidden fees. Bring the reels as they are; we do all the labelling. Every job is identified with a unique four digit sticker.

How long a job takes depends on how many reels there are, how busy the shop is and the condition of the film.

A black-framed photograph with a white mount on a gallery wall

Visiting the Kew East shop

No appointment needed. We've been at 605-607 High Street, Kew East since January 2020, opposite the Harp Hotel. Tram route 48 has stop 39 right out the front. There are public car parks near the shop in Valerie Street and Strathalbyn Street.

We're open Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 5.00pm and Friday 10.00am to 4.00pm. Weekends we're closed.

Not in Melbourne? Order by post.

Inside the PhotoQ lab in Kew East

A note on copyright

Please don't send us copyright material to transfer to DVD unless you are the copyright holder, in which case proof will be required, or you have written permission from the copyright holder. Include that written permission with your order.

Common questions

Ring PhotoQ to discuss your reels and get a quote. We never charge extra for a rush job.

Bring your film reels in, or post them

Drop your 16mm or 8mm reels into 605-607 High Street, Kew East, or ask us for a postal order form. Ring (03) 9855 0006 with any questions.