Local video transfer service
Bring your home movies back to the screen.
Transfer family videos from VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8, and MiniDV to DVD or Blu-ray. Bring your tapes to SpectraColor for onsite service and help choosing the right format.
Call 805-581-0722See transfer prices
2139 Tapo St., Suite 116 • Simi Valley, CA 93063
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Local drop-off • Onsite transfers • DVD & Blu-ray options • Volume pricing
From the closet to the screen
Birthdays, weddings, school performances, and family trips deserve another viewing. SpectraColor helps Simi Valley families move home videos from older tapes to discs they can play with compatible DVD or Blu-ray equipment.
VHS
Full-size video tapes
VHS-C
Compact camcorder tapes
8mm / Hi8
Video8 & Hi8 tapes
Digital8
Digital camcorder tapes
MiniDV
Small digital video tapes
Illustrative tape examples, not shown to scale. Check the format marking on your cassette.
8mm video cassettes are different from 8mm film reels. Call if you’re unsure what you have or need a format not listed.
Bring one tape or a whole collection. Our published volume rates are shown below.
1–4 tapes
$19.99
per tape
5–9 tapes
$17.99
per tape
10–19 tapes
$14.99
per tape
20–49 tapes
$13.99
per tape
50+ tapes
$12.99
per tape
These are the existing tape-transfer rates. Contact us to confirm your order total, recording lengths, output format, and any additional copies or special requests before we begin. Ask us for pricing on disc and digital-source projects.
Enjoy your home movies with compatible DVD playback equipment. A practical option for family members who already use a DVD player.
Ask about a Blu-ray disc for playback on compatible Blu-ray equipment. Transferring an older tape to Blu-ray does not automatically make the original recording HD.
We also transfer compatible videos from smartphones, SD cards, USB drives, external hard drives, DVDs, Mini DVDs, and video files to DVD or Blu-ray. Contact us for a quote.
Tell us how you plan to watch, share, or back up your videos so we can discuss the appropriate options for your source media. For personal DVDs, see our DVD to digital file service.
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Count your tapes and label each with a short title or date. Keep them in their cases. Tell us about any damage or playback issues.
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We’ll discuss your source formats, DVD or Blu-ray preference, pricing, and current turnaround before starting your project.
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Collect your completed transfers and watch them using compatible playback equipment. Keep your original recordings and backup copies for safekeeping.
Transfer quality depends on the original video and the condition of the tape. Existing blur, noise, or missing footage may remain. Contact us about damaged tapes before bringing them in.
Let us know about overseas recordings, unusual tape types, long recordings, or specific file requirements. We’ll confirm compatibility and the scope of work.
Visit SpectraColor at 2139 Tapo St., Suite 116, in the Century Square Shopping Center. Call 805-581-0722 with your tape types and quantities.
Our published tape-transfer rates are $19.99 each for 1–4 tapes, $17.99 each for 5–9, $14.99 each for 10–19, $13.99 each for 20–49, and $12.99 each for 50 or more. Contact us to confirm the total for your specific project.
Yes. Our listed tape formats include VHS-C, 8mm video, Hi8, Digital8, and MiniDV. If you cannot identify a tape, contact us before visiting.
Contact us for current turnaround. Timing depends on the number of tapes, recording lengths, media condition, and requested output.
Yes, we transfer compatible smartphone videos and files from USB drives, SD cards, and external hard drives to DVD or Blu-ray. Tell us the number of videos and approximate total running time for a quote.
The output disc format does not change what was captured in the original recording. Quality depends on your source material. Ask us about any special requests before the transfer.
Your local Simi Valley shop
2139 Tapo St., Suite 116
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Century Square Shopping Center
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Serving Simi Valley and nearby Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Chatsworth.
Also need CD & DVD duplication? Ask about copies for family members.