Every frame captured
The film advances through a dedicated scanner and each frame is captured separately for a stable digital result.
Professional
Super 8 and
Regular 8 film
scanning
Preserve family memories, historical recordings and archive material before ageing film becomes more fragile. We scan every frame in 2.7K with a dedicated Filmfabriek Pictor Pro scanner and prepare modern files for viewing, sharing, editing or archiving.
Specialist transferSuper 8 / Normal 8
2.7K frame-by-frame scanningFilmfabriek Pictor Pro · 2.7K
- 2.7K frame-by-frame capture
- Wetgate included in standard scanning
- Every original reel returned
- Practical file delivery
Specialist transfer
Your 8 mm films are scanned, not filmed from a screen
Super 8 and Regular 8 are photographic film formats, not video cassettes. We do not project the film onto a wall and record it with a camera. A dedicated scanner captures the film frame by frame, avoiding projector flicker, screen distortion and unnecessary wear on the original.
We work with family collections, filmmakers, clubs, schools, municipalities, museums and smaller archives. If you do not know which format you have, send clear photographs of the reels, boxes, labels and the beginning of the film. We will help identify it before you decide.
Wetgate included
Fluid-assisted scanning can make many fine vertical surface scratches less visible.
Originals protected
We inspect the reel before work, handle it carefully and return every original after delivery.
What we do
One careful workflow from reel to digital file
Choose a straightforward viewing copy or add processing for material intended for editing, an exhibition or a long-term archive.
2.7K frame-by-frame scanning
Detailed source capture up to 2728 × 1536 pixels for modern viewing, careful cropping and further processing.
Wetgate film scanning
Included in the base scan to optically reduce the visibility of many surface scratches while the film is captured.
Optional sound capture
Available for certain Super 8 films with a preserved and usable magnetic soundtrack, after inspection.
Image processing
Optional stabilisation, basic colour and contrast correction, image enhancement and reel merging.
Practical file delivery
MP4 by secure download, USB drive or customer-supplied disk; editing or archival exports by agreement.
Collections and organisations
Clear reel naming, agreed order, separate files or merged programmes for family, club and institutional archives.
Formats
Super 8 and Regular 8 require correct identification
Reel diameter alone does not reliably identify the format or the amount of film. We inspect the perforations and image area.
Super 8
Introduced by Kodak in 1965, normally with smaller perforations and a larger usable image area. Some reels have a magnetic soundtrack; many are silent.
Regular 8 / Normal 8
The older 8 mm format, also called Standard 8. It uses different perforations and a smaller image area than Super 8.
What we do not routinely scan
Our regular service specialises in Super 8 and Regular 8. We currently do not offer routine 16 mm or 35 mm scanning.
Honest quality
What 2.7K and wetgate really mean
Good digitisation preserves what is actually on the film. It should not be sold with promises that the original cannot support.
2.7K source capture
The Filmfabriek Pictor Pro captures up to 2728 × 1536 pixels. The extra source detail is useful for cropping, stabilisation and preparing a clean viewing file; it does not invent detail that was never recorded.
Wetgate limitations
Wetgate can optically soften many fine surface scratches. Deep scratches, missing emulsion, broken perforations, severe fading, poor focus and exposure errors may remain visible.
Sound after inspection
Most home movies are silent. Sound capture is possible only when a compatible magnetic stripe is present and sufficiently preserved. Original noise, interruptions or speed instability may remain audible.
Appropriate output
MP4 is the standard practical delivery file. If you plan to edit, preserve or exhibit the footage, tell us first so we can agree on a suitable additional export.
Transparent pricing
Net price and price including 22% VAT
Scanning is charged by the actual running time, not simply by reel count. A reel may be partly full or contain a different film length.
| Service | Net price | Price incl. 22% VAT | Unit / note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 2.7K wetgate scanning | 5,00 € | 6,10 € | per actual film minute |
| Sound capture and synchronisation | 2,50 € | 3,05 € | per actual film minute |
| Digital image enhancement | 2,50 € | 3,05 € | per actual film minute |
| Image stabilisation | 2,50 € | 3,05 € | per actual film minute |
| USB drive 64 GB with copying | 10,00 € | 12,20 € | per item |
| USB drive 128 GB with copying | 20,00 € | 24,40 € | per item |
| USB drive 256 GB with copying | 40,00 € | 48,80 € | per item |
| USB drive 512 GB with copying | 80,00 € | 97,60 € | per item |
| Priority service | +50 % | minimum 12,20 € incl. VAT | minimum 10,00 € net |
Process
From first photographs to returned originals
You receive a clear scope before work starts and keep control over optional processing.
- 1
Send photographs or arrange delivery
Show the reels, boxes, labels and any visible damage. You may also deliver in person by appointment.
- 2
Format and condition check
We inspect the format, winding, joins, perforations and visible signs of brittleness or damage.
- 3
Confirm scope and estimate
We agree on the desired files, processing, delivery method and an estimate. Final scanning quantity is based on actual running time.
- 4
Frame-by-frame wetgate scan
The film is captured carefully with the agreed settings and without filming a screen projection.
- 5
Processing and quality control
We complete the selected corrections, check the files and keep reel names and order consistent.
- 6
Digital delivery and return
You receive the agreed files and every original reel is returned by the agreed method.
Safe delivery
Send irreplaceable reels with care
Reels may be delivered in person by appointment or sent by tracked post or courier. Contact us before shipping internationally so we can confirm the address and return method.
Super8.si / NormstudioŠkrilje 77
1292 Ig
Slovenia
- Keep each reel in its original box where possible.
- Secure every reel so it cannot unwind in transit.
- Use a strong inner bag or box and a rigid outer carton.
- Add your name, e-mail, phone number and desired reel order inside the parcel.
- Use tracked shipping and keep the receipt until we confirm arrival.
- Do not clean old film with household chemicals or repair it with ordinary adhesive tape.
Communication
Clear support before you entrust us with the originals
We communicate directly in Slovenian, English, Croatian, Serbian and Macedonian. This page provides complete information in English. German and Italian visitors can use the translated pages and contact us in one of the directly supported languages.
SlovenščinaEnglishHrvatskiSrpskiМакедонски
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Send photographs of the reel, box, labels and film edge. Reel size alone is not enough, so we confirm the format from the film and perforations.
No. Reels can be partly filled and come in different sizes. Scanning is charged by the actual running time of the film.
No. Most family films are silent. Sound capture is possible only when a suitable magnetic soundtrack is present and usable after inspection.
No. It can considerably reduce the visibility of many fine surface scratches, but deep damage, missing emulsion and other defects can remain.
The Pictor Pro source capture is 2.7K, up to 2728 × 1536. We do not market an enlarged file as true 4K capture.
MP4 is the standard practical format. Editing or archival outputs can be agreed before scanning according to their intended use.
Sometimes, but it must be inspected first. Broken joins, shrinkage, curling, stickiness or a vinegar odour may require special handling or make safe scanning impossible.
Yes. Use tracked shipping and strong packaging. Contact us first so we can confirm international return postage and, where relevant, customs requirements.
Yes. Every original reel is returned. Digitalisation does not replace careful long-term storage of the original film.
Timing depends on quantity, film condition, selected processing and current workload. After assessing the material we provide a practical estimate for your order.
Yes. Reels can remain as separate files or be combined in a clearly specified order. Number the reels before delivery if chronology matters.
Yes. A non-binding first assessment from photographs is the easiest way to identify the likely format, quantity and appropriate next step.
Non-binding estimate
Tell us what is written on your reels
Send the number of reels, any labels you can read and photographs. We normally reply on the same or next working day with useful next steps.