Format guides
Know what you're holding.
Every format ages differently and costs differently to save. Pick yours for the plain-English version: what we accept, what time is doing to it, the published rate, and what to know before drop-off.
field guide to the family closet
c. 1975 – 2006VideotapeVHS & camcorder tapes, saved to digital.Read the guide →
c. 1930 – 1985Movie filmReels of film, back on the screen.Read the guide →
c. 1940 – 1990Slides & negativesCarousels of slides, scanned sharp.Read the guide →
every eraPhoto printsThe shoebox of prints, safe forever.Read the guide →
c. 1950 – 2000AudioVoices and records, back in your ears.Read the guide →
c. 1995 – 2015Discs & cardsDiscs and cards, off borrowed time.Read the guide →mystery object in the box?
If you're unsure what format your tape or reel is, text or email us a picture and we will identify it for you.