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Video 8 & Hi8 to digital from $24 a tape

Prices include GST. Up to 3 hours per tape included.

Same price for VHS · VHS-C · MiniDV · Video 8 · Hi8 · Digital 8 · DVD · audio cassette. Mix them and they all count towards your rate.

1 tape
$45
2–4 tapes
$39
5–10 tapes
$35
11–20 tapes
$32
21–30 tapes
$28
31+ tapes
$24

✓ Converted on professional converters. We do a better job, and your originals always come back.

✓ MP4 as standard. Ask for the archival AVI/MOV master and we'll supply it alongside your MP4 at the same price

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Snap your tapes and our team will tell you what they are and send you a quote on WhatsApp or email. It takes a minute, with no account and no payment.

  • A real person counts every tape
  • Quote on WhatsApp or email, within 24 hours
  • Converted locally on professional converters
  • MP4 files, plus large archival files on request at no extra charge
  • From a tape, originals always returned

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Convert Video8 Tapes to Digital-min

Hi8, Video 8 and Digital8 to Digital Across Australia

Converting Hi8, Video 8 and Digital8 tapes to digital is one of the most frequent requests we handle across Australia. These 8mm cassettes were widely used throughout the 1990s and into the mid-2000s, capturing garage cricket matches, school concerts, family barbecues and local community events. Without a working Hi8 or Video 8 player, that footage sits entirely out of reach. Tapes To Digital transfers the recordings to MP4 files and delivers them on USB, as a download or on DVD, with your original tapes returned at the end. Have MiniDV or VHS-C as well? See our camcorder tapes to digital page for every camcorder format.  Read more: why old video tapes lose quality, and how to save them.

Hi8, Video 8 and Digital8 to Digital: What You Get

Hi8, Video 8 and Digital8 all share the same 8mm cassette shell, and Tapes To Digital converts all three at the same price. Every tape is played on professional converters. We do a better job, and your originals always come back. MP4 as standard. Ask for the archival AVI/MOV master and we'll supply it alongside your MP4 at no extra charge. For every format we handle, see our video tape to digital conversion page.

Video 8 and Hi8 Conversion Pricing in Australia

Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 conversion starts at $24 per tape including GST: $45 for a single tape, $39 each for 2–4, $35 each for 5–10, $32 each for 11–20, $28 each for 21–30 and $24 each for 31 or more. Every price covers up to 3 hours of footage per tape. A DVD is optional at $12 per disc (see putting your tapes on DVD for how discs work), and tapes recorded in the USA (NTSC) or France (SECAM) are $11 extra per tape. There's no charge for blank tapes or transfers we can't complete. See our tape conversion pricing page for the full rate schedule.

Delivery Formats: USB, Download, Hard Drive or DVD

Your footage comes back as an MP4 that plays on any modern phone, tablet, TV or computer with no extra software. Choose a USB (your own or one we provide), a download, an external hard drive for large collections, or DVD. DVDs are split at one disc per 2 hours rather than compressed. Your original tapes are always returned with your files.

Find a Hi8 and Video 8 Conversion Location Near You

Hi8, Video 8 and Digital 8 conversion is available at 12 drop-off points — Killara, Beverly Hills, Parramatta and Macquarie Park in Sydney; Fairy Meadow in Wollongong; Crestmead in Logan; Greenvale and Point Cook in Melbourne; Victoria Park in Perth; Watson in Canberra; and Kurralta Park and Virginia in Adelaide — or by post from anywhere in Australia at the same price. Find your nearest on our conversion locations near you page. If your collection also includes VHS to digital, VHS-C or MiniDV to digital tapes, mixed formats go through in one order and count together towards the bulk discount.

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Wherever you are in Australia, we make it easy to preserve your memories with our professional tape conversion services.

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Why Convert Video8, Hi8, Digital8, and 8mm Tapes to Digital?

Converting your Video8, Hi8, Digital8, and 8mm tapes to digital ensures your memories are protected from deterioration. Digital formats make it easy to access, share, and enjoy your recordings on modern devices, preserving them for future generations.

Convert Video8 Tapes to Digital

Convert Video8 Tapes to Digital

Whether your Video8 tapes hold family events or important milestones, we can transfer them to modern digital formats like MP4 or DVD, ensuring they can be easily played and shared on today’s devices.
Digital8 Tape Conversion

Digital8 Tape Conversion

We also support the conversion of Digital8 tapes, a format that improved upon the original analogue 8mm tapes. We’ll transfer your footage to digital files, making it easy to store, share, and view on a range of devices.
Hi8 Tape to Digital

Hi8 Tape to Digital

Our advanced Hi8 tape converter technology ensures that your Hi8 tapes are converted with the highest possible quality. Whether you need them in MP4 or DVD format, your memories will be preserved in pristine condition.
8mm Tape Conversion

8mm Tape Conversion

For older 8mm tapes, we ensure smooth conversion to formats like MP4, USB, or DVD. This process safeguards your recordings, allowing you to enjoy and share them without the need for outdated playback equipment.

What You Get with Tapes To Digital

Your Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 memories back, watchable on any device, with your original tapes returned.

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Drop Off or Post In

Book a drop-off at one of 12 drop-off points across Australia, or post your tapes from anywhere in Australia at the same price.

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A Better Job, Done Properly

Every tape is played on professional converters. We do a better job, and most orders are ready in 7–10 business days.

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Your Memories Back, Originals Returned

MP4 files on USB, as a download, on an external hard drive or on DVD, with your original tapes always returned.

Convert Your Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 Tapes to Digital Now

From $24 a tape, GST included, with up to 3 hours per tape. Book a drop-off or post your Video 8 and Hi8 tapes today.

Check Out the Superior Quality of Videos You Get with Our Conversions

Watch as our old video tapes to digital conversions bring your cherished memories back to life with stunning clarity.

Video 8 Camcorder Tapes to Digital

VHS to Digital Conversion

MiniDV Tapes to Digital

Watch your Video 8 and Hi8 tapes on any device

Drop your Video 8, Hi8 or Digital 8 tapes at one of our 12 Australian drop-off points, or post them in, and get them back as MP4 files with your originals returned.

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  • Tapes To Digital is an Australian company preserving family memories with Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 conversion — from $24 per tape, GST included.
  • Every tape is played on professional converters. We do a better job, so you get the best picture and sound your tapes still hold.
  • Every order includes up to 3 hours per tape and an MP4 for watching and sharing. Ask for the archival AVI/MOV master and we'll supply it alongside your MP4 at no extra charge.
  • Every tape in your order is charged at the rate for your total — VHS, camcorder tapes, DVDs and audio cassettes count together.
  • Mouldy or damaged tapes? We clean and repair from $28 per tape. No charge for blank tapes or transfers we can't complete, and all your originals come back to you.
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Share Memories Easily

Send digital files to family and friends.

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Future-proof Storage

Compatible with modern devices for easy viewing anytime.

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No More Fragile Tapes

Digital formats don’t wear out or get damaged.

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Choose How You Relive and Share Your Memories

We offer a variety of digital formats to suit your needs, making it simple to enjoy and share your cherished memories with family and friends.

Portable USB Drive

Portable USB Drive

Store and transfer your memories effortlessly, allowing easy playback on any computer or smart TV without internet access.

Cloud Storage

Cloud Storage

Our cloud storage lets you securely access, download, enjoy and share your digitised files from anywhere.

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Custom DVD

A personalized, easy-to-play format that’s ideal for family gatherings and sharing with those who love the traditional DVD experience.

Why Choose Tapes To Digital for Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 to Digital?

See why families across Australia trust Tapes To Digital with their Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes.

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High-Quality Conversions

Every tape is played on professional converters. We do a better job, so you get the best picture and sound your tapes still hold, as MP4 files for any device.

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Quick & Reliable Turnaround

Most orders are ready in 7–10 business days from the day we receive your tapes. Urgent small orders can often be done in a day to a few days, so ask us.

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Premium Care

Your original tapes are always returned, on every order. There's no charge for blank tapes or transfers we can't complete.

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Broken Tape? We Can Fix It

Mouldy or damaged tapes can be cleaned and repaired from $28 per tape. The assessment is free and quoted before any work starts, and if we can't repair it, there's no charge.

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Loved by Customers

Trusted by 10,000+ families, with 1 million+ memories preserved. We'll match any competitor's price for the same service.

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Australia-Wide Service

12 drop-off points in Sydney, Wollongong, Logan, Melbourne, Perth, Canberra and Adelaide, plus post from anywhere in Australia at the same price.

Transfer Your Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 Tapes to Digital Now

Frequently Asked Questions:
Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 Conversion

How much does it cost to convert Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes to digital?

Tapes To Digital converts Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes from $24 a tape, GST included: $45 for a single tape, $39 each for 2–4, $35 each for 5–10, $32 each for 11–20, $28 each for 21–30 and $24 each for 31 or more. Every tape in your order is charged at the rate for your total — VHS, camcorder tapes, DVDs and audio cassettes count together. Up to 3 hours per tape is included. MP4 as standard. Ask for the archival AVI/MOV master and we'll supply it alongside your MP4 at no extra charge.

What is the difference between Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8?

All three use the same size 8mm cassette. Video 8 is the original analogue camcorder format, Hi8 is the sharper analogue version, and Digital 8 records digitally onto the same cassette. You don't need to work out which you have. Tapes To Digital converts all three at the same price.

Can I send Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes in the same order?

Yes. Mix them freely, and add VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, DVDs and audio cassettes too. Every tape in your order is charged at the rate for your total — VHS, camcorder tapes, DVDs and audio cassettes count together.

Can I send one tape first to check the quality?

Yes. Send one tape first at the standard $45. When you send the rest, your whole order is priced at the bulk rate for the full quantity and the extra you already paid comes off the balance — so trying us first costs you nothing.

What happens if a tape is blank, damaged or won't play?

There's no charge for blank tapes or transfers we can't complete. If a batch is mostly blanks, a small handling fee may apply, and we always tell you before it is charged. Mouldy or damaged tapes can be cleaned and repaired from $28 per tape. The assessment is free and quoted before any work starts, and if we can't repair it, there's no charge. Don't try playing a mouldy or damaged tape at home — that's how a recoverable tape becomes an unrecoverable one. Bring it to us as it is.

How long does Video 8 and Hi8 conversion take?

Most orders are ready in 7–10 business days from the day we receive your tapes. Tapes are converted in real time, so a large collection takes proportionally longer. Urgent small orders can often be done in a day to a few days, so ask us when you book.

Where can I drop off Video 8 or Hi8 tapes, or can I post them?

Tapes To Digital has 12 drop-off points across Australia, and you can post your tapes from anywhere in Australia at the same price. Sydney: Killara, Beverly Hills, Parramatta and Macquarie Park. Wollongong: Fairy Meadow. Logan: Crestmead. Melbourne: Greenvale and Point Cook. Perth: Victoria Park. Canberra: Watson. Adelaide: Kurralta Park and Virginia. Drop-offs are by appointment, and the exact address arrives with your booking confirmation. Collect from the drop-off at a booked time, or have your tapes and files posted back.

Can I get my Video 8 and Hi8 videos on USB or DVD?

Yes. Choose a USB (your own or one we provide), a download, an external hard drive or DVD. DVDs are $12 per disc, with one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs, not compressed. Your original tapes are always returned.

Still have a question about your tapes?

Bring your tapes to any of our 12 drop-off points, post them in, or message us on WhatsApp and we'll answer your questions before you commit.

Video 8 & Hi8 prices

How much does it cost to convert Hi8 to digital in Australia?

Tapes To Digital converts Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes to digital from $24 a tape, GST included. $45 for a single tape, $39 each for 2–4, $35 each for 5–10, $32 each for 11–20, $28 each for 21–30 and $24 each for 31 or more. Every tape in your order is charged at the rate for your total — VHS, camcorder tapes, DVDs and audio cassettes count together. See every rate on our tape conversion pricing page.

Video 8 tape converted to digital

Video 8

The original 8mm camcorder tape. Up to 3 hours per tape is included, and your original tape always comes back.

Hi8 tape converted to digital

Hi8

Hi8 costs the same as Video 8, with no extra charge for the sharper format. MP4 as standard. Ask for the archival AVI/MOV master and we'll supply it alongside your MP4 at no extra charge.

Digital 8 tape converted to digital

Digital 8

Digital 8 uses the same size cassette and the same price list. Mix all three formats in one order.

Video 8, Hi8 and Digital 8 tapes

Try one tape first

Send one tape first at the standard $45. When you send the rest, your whole order is priced at the bulk rate for the full quantity and the extra you already paid comes off the balance.

Camcorder gone or broken?

Can you convert Video 8 tapes if my camcorder no longer works?

Yes. Just bring or post us the tapes, and you get your videos back as MP4 files that play on the TV, computer or phone you already own. Every tape is played on professional converters. We do a better job, and your originals always come back.

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Turnaround

How long does Hi8 to digital conversion take?

Most Video 8 and Hi8 orders are ready in 7–10 business days from the day we receive your tapes. Tapes are converted in real time, so a large collection takes proportionally longer. Need it sooner? Urgent small orders can often be done in a day to a few days, so ask us when you book.

✓Most orders ready in 7–10 business days

✓Urgent small orders: a day to a few days, ask us

✓No charge for blank tapes or transfers we can’t complete

✓Your original tapes always come back

12 drop-offs or post

Where can I drop off Hi8 tapes?

Drop your Video 8 and Hi8 tapes at one of 12 Tapes To Digital drop-off points across Australia, or post them from anywhere in Australia at the same price. Drop-offs are by appointment, and the exact address arrives with your booking confirmation. When your files are ready, collect from the drop-off at a booked time or have your tapes and files posted back.

See every drop-off point on our locations page.

One order, one price list

Other tapes we convert, in the same order

Mixed orders count together towards the same per-tape rate, from $24 a tape for 31 or more. Add VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, DVDs and audio cassettes to your Video 8 and Hi8 tapes.

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Video 8 & Hi8 to Digital Conversion Prices

Per tape, GST included — up to 3 hours per tape, MP4 as standard with the archival master available at the same price on request. The same price whether you drop off or post in, and mixed formats count together towards the discount. Every tape is played on professional converters, and we do a better job.

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Number of Tapes

1 Tape

$45

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
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Number of Tapes

2-4 Tapes

$39 (13% off)

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
CONVERT NOW
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Number of Tapes

5-10 Tapes

$35 (22% off)

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
CONVERT NOW
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Number of Tapes

11-20 Tapes

$32 (29% off)

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
CONVERT NOW
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Number of Tapes

21-30 Tapes

$28 (38% off)

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
CONVERT NOW
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Number of Tapes

31+ Tapes

$24 (47% off)

Pricing details:

  • Up to 3 hours per tape included.
  • MP4 as standard: the archival AVI/MOV master is available at the same price — just ask. Converted using professional converters.
  • DVD: +$12 per disc — one disc per 2 hours, so long recordings are split across discs rather than compressed.
  • US (NTSC) or French (SECAM) tapes: +$11 per tape.
CONVERT NOW

Not sure about the quality? Send one tape first at the standard $45. When you send the rest, your whole order is priced at the bulk rate for the full quantity and the extra you already paid comes off the balance — so trying us first costs you nothing. There's no charge for blank tapes or transfers we can't complete, and 8mm film is priced by reel size rather than per tape.

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Explore Our Full Range of Conversion Services

No matter the media format, we have the technology to convert it seamlessly. Whether it's video tapes, audio recordings, photos, or digital media, our advanced conversion services handle a wide variety of formats, ensuring your memories and important files are preserved. We specialize in converting:

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  • Audio Conversion
  • Photo Scanning
  • Digital Services

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