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What format do I have?
Found an unlabelled tape or reel in the loft? Pick the closest match below and we'll walk you through a few quick visual checks to identify exactly what it is — and how it converts to digital.
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I have cine film
Reels of plastic film with sprocket holes — Standard 8, Super 8, 9.5mm or 16mm.
- Open round reels
- Translucent brown/orange film
- Sprocket holes along the edge
Start identifying
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I have a cassette tape
Plastic shells with tape inside — VHS, Betamax, Hi8, MiniDV and more.
- Plastic cassette with a tape window
- A door or flap at the front
- Two small reels visible inside
Start identifying
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