Draft. Facts are from the cited pages on the dates shown and need re-checking before launch. Items marked [TO VERIFY] are open questions; nothing has been filled in by guesswork.
Published prices vary more than tenfold, mostly because of scan method, resolution and extras. Below are ranges taken from providers’ own pages. They are converted to dollars per foot so they can be compared. Always confirm current prices with the provider.
Typical published ranges (8mm/Super 8 unless noted)
| Type of service | Examples and published $/ft |
|---|---|
| Mass-market mail-in | Just8mm $0.12–0.26; iMemories $0.60 list ($0.30 with promo); Capture/YesVideo about $0.42–0.60; Legacybox kits about $0.70–1.40 equivalent (survey Aug 2026) |
| Mid-market | Feather Cottage $0.25–0.35; DVD Your Memories $0.27–0.47; Legacy Digital $0.28–0.45; Forever Studios $0.30; ScanCafe $0.34; EverPresent $0.39 (16mm, first 1,000 ft) |
| Professional / archival | CinePost (16mm) $0.25 HD to $0.45 4K; Chicago Film Archives (16mm) $0.50–0.75; Archival Works $0.45–0.72 + $29.95 setup; Film Preservation Lab (16mm) $0.42–1.65; Pro8mm (16mm) $0.40–1.20 |
Sources: providers’ pricing pages as captured in Aug 2026 (pricing survey) and Oct 2026 (directory seed research). Reel-priced services were converted using 3-in = 50 ft and 7-in = 400 ft. Each figure links from its listing.
How many feet do you have?
Multiply your footage by a lab’s published price per foot. Estimate footage from running time here, or use the full calculator.
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Know roughly how much film you have? Pick up to 5 labs, describe your film once, and compare their quotes side by side. It is free, and labs never pay to be included in your request.
What changes the price
- Resolution (HD vs. 2K vs. 4K) and scan method
- Sound capture (often +$0.05 to +$0.15/ft where published)
- Cleaning, repairs and color correction
- Minimum orders, setup fees and delivery media
Cheapest way to digitize 8mm?
Lowest published per-foot prices are from high-volume mail-in services. Home digitizers cost about $400–460 to buy but handle only 8mm/Super 8 without sound (see home scanner vs. lab).