16mm Film to Digital Service
Convert 16mm film to digital with easy UPS Store drop-off, free repairs, and credit for blanks. Stream, share, or download from your secure digital vault.
Convert 16mm Film to Digital Now
16mm film wasn’t made to last. The acetate film degrades, dries out, and playback becomes impossible. The longer you wait, the more memories are lost. Heirloom makes it simple to convert 16mm film to digital so you can rescue your memories before it's too late.
"16mm to DVD" is a Mistake
Plastic discs are just another form of obsolete & fragile media. DVDs easily scratch, become unreadable, and are no longer used on modern computers. Don’t transfer your memories to a format that’s already outdated... future-proof 16mm video on Heirloom’s secure cloud!
Cloud Preservation
Heirloom labels your 16mm reels with matching digital filenames for easy organization. Add searchable descriptions and stream your videos from your secure Heirloom account, anytime. With multiple data center backups, your memories stay safe from fire, floods, and life’s uncertainties.
Convert 16mm Film to MP4 Video
Heirloom converts each 16mm film reel to a digital MP4 video file you can download and play on any device. The video is preserved in 480p Standard Definition (720x480), the same resolution used by YouTube, Netflix, and other popular streaming services. Because film was recorded in a 4:3 aspect ratio, your video will maintain that classic format.
16mm Film Repair
Heirloom offers free repair of your old home movies! Our experts fix broken film, often replacing many splices in a single reel. While most repairs succeed, we can't guarantee recovery of every frame, especially films degraded with "Vinegar Syndrome".
Editing Your Video
Heirloom digitizes your 16mm films in real-time for the highest-quality 1-to-1 capture. The final result reflects the original lighting, focus, and camera work. We don’t alter or edit your footage—giving you full creative freedom for any post-capture processing.
Drop Off at Any UPS Store
To transfer 16mm film to digital, just drop off your box of reels at any UPS Store. Heirloom provides round-trip UPS shipping, transparent pricing, and order completion within two weeks.
What Happens After We Receive Your Films?
On the day your shipment arrives at Heirloom, you’ll receive an email with a detailed, itemized invoice. We’ll sort it all and show exactly what you sent. You only pay for what you want digitized—no hidden fees.
Getting Started is Easy
Digitize now with the purchase of an Heirloom box, or use your own box and use our label to ship today! Just drop off at any UPS Store... most locations are open every day. No waiting in line!
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