Use Any Box. Send What You Have.
You don’t need to purchase a special digitizing box, count every item correctly or know what formats you have.
Use any shipping container. Pack your photos, videotapes, film reels, slides, audio recordings and other old media securely. Then ship it using USPS, UPS, FedEx or the carrier of your choice.
We’ll identify and inspect everything after it arrives.
How Self Shipping Works
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Get Instructions by Email
Print the email and place it inside your package. Purchase postage directly from the carrier of your choice.
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Review Your Itemized Quote
We inspect your media and email a no-obligation quote for approval. No guess work before you pay.
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Enjoy Your Memories Again
Stream memories from your digital vault. Download anytime. USB backup drives also available.
SELF-SHIP DIGITIZING
Digital Transfer Services at a Glance
The essential details about shipping your media to Heirloom for professional digitizing.
| Service Area |
Nationwide by mail, with local service in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. |
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| Media Accepted |
Photos, videotapes, film reels, slides, negatives, audio recordings, discs, documents and data media. |
| Shipping Carriers |
USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL or another carrier of your choice. |
| Inspection Cost |
Free. Heirloom identifies and inspects your media before any work begins. |
| Quote Timing |
An itemized, no-obligation quote is emailed the same business day your media is inspected. |
| Payment |
You pay only after reviewing and approving your itemized quote. |
| Typical Turnaround |
Most orders are completed within two weeks of approval. |
| Digital Delivery |
Private cloud access with downloads. USB backup drives are also available. |
| Original Media |
Pay to have it returned or choose free recycling after downloading your digital files. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Heirloom over digital transfer services near me?
A nearby location may be convenient, but proximity alone doesn’t tell you who will handle your media, where it will be digitized or what you’ll ultimately pay. Heirloom accepts mixed media from across the country, identifies and inspects everything for free, and emails a detailed, no-obligation quote before you pay. Work begins only after your approval. Your originals are returned, while your digital memories are delivered through a private online vault with downloads and optional USB backup drives.
Can I use USPS, UPS, FedEx, or another shipping carrier?
Yes. You're welcome to use USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL, or another carrier. Securely pack your media, include your contact information, and ship it to Heirloom. If you'd rather avoid paying retail shipping rates or waiting in line, consider Heirloom's Shipping Label or Digitizing Box, both of which include a prepaid UPS label.
Are my original photos, tapes and films returned?
Yes. After your digital files are ready and you’ve had an opportunity to download them, you decide which media you want shipped back and which you would like Heirloom to responsibly recycle. Nothing is recycled without your direction.
What kinds of media can I ship?
Heirloom digitizes nearly every popular legacy media format, including VHS tapes, 8mm film, photographs, slides, negatives, cassette tapes, DVDs, documents, scrapbooks, floppy disks, memory cards, and digital storage devices. If you're unsure what you have, simply send it and we'll identify everything during your free inspection.
When do I pay for digitization?
Never before shipping. Whether you ship your own way, use a Heirloom Shipping Label, or order a Digitizing Box, Heirloom inspects every item after it arrives and emails you a detailed, itemized, no-obligation quote the same day. You only pay after approving the quote.