# Photo Revivals > Photo, Video & Cine Film Digitisation in Wetherby and UK-Wide ## Posts - [The VHS Tape Was On Its Way Out, They Predicted in 1980!](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/vhs-video-disc-1980-prediction/): In 1980, Tomorrow’s World said video discs would replace VHS. Here’s why LaserVision, CED and VHD failed, and why tape won the battle of the 1980s. - [Is Your Cine Film Deteriorating?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/is-your-cine-film-deteriorating/): Old cine film smells of vinegar or looks pink? Four signs your Super 8 or 8mm home movies are decaying, and what to do before it's too late. - [The Video Player Can Be Traced Back To 1968](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/video-player-history-1968/): In 1968 the BBC’s Tomorrow’s World showed a machine that played films on your TV. Here’s how it led to VHS, DVD and streaming, and why old tapes need saving. - [Standard 8, Super 8 or 16mm? How to Tell What's in the Box](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/standard-8-super-8-or-16mm-how-to-tell-what-s-in-the-box/): Found a box of old film reels? How to tell Standard 8, Super 8, 16mm and 9.5mm apart in minutes, with no projector needed. - [USB Sticks Explained: Which Type and Format Do You Need?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/usb-stick-types-formats-explained/): USB-A, USB-C, FAT32 or exFAT? A plain-English guide to choosing a USB stick that works on your computer, TV and phone for photos and videos. - [Cloud Storage for Family Photos and Videos: What to Know Before You Rely on It](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/cloud-storage-for-family-photos-and-videos-what-to-know-before-you-rely-on-it/): Thinking of keeping your digitised family photos and videos in the cloud? What to check about access, accounts and backups before you rely on it. - [How Long Do Video Tapes Last? VHS and Camcorder Tapes Explained](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/how-long-do-video-tapes-last/): Find out how long VHS and camcorder tapes last, what causes deterioration and how to store and digitise old family video recordings. - [Do Cassette Tapes Deteriorate Like VHS Tapes?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/do-cassette-tapes-deteriorate-like-vhs-tapes/): Yes, cassette tapes deteriorate just like VHS. Learn the warning signs, how to store old audio tapes, and why digitising family recordings keeps them safe. - [Why You Shouldn't Send Important Photos and Videos by WhatsApp?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/why-shouldn-t-you-send-important-photos-and-videos-by-whatsapp/): Find out why WhatsApp can reduce the quality of important family photos and videos, and how to share the original files instead. - [What Are 35mm Slides?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/what-are-35mm-slides/): What are 35mm slides and how are they different from negatives? Learn how old slides were used and why digitising them makes family photos easy to view again. - [Should You Scan Photos or Negatives If You Have a Choice?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/should-you-scan-photos-or-negatives-if-you-have-a-choice/): Should you scan old photos or negatives? Learn when negatives provide better quality and when scanning your original prints may be the better choice. - [Do VHS and Camcorder Tapes Deteriorate Even When Not in Use?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/do-vhs-and-camcorder-tapes-deteriorate-even-when-not-in-use/): Learn why VHS and camcorder tapes continue to deteriorate even when stored away. Discover the risks of ageing magnetic tape and how to protect valuable family recordings. - [Can Old CDs, DVDs and Memory Cards Still Be Read?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/can-old-cds-dvds-and-memory-cards-still-be-read/): Can old CDs, DVDs and memory cards still be read? Find out what you can do with old digital media, including MiniDiscs, floppy discs and CompactFlash cards. - [How Should You Back Up Your Digitised Family Photos and Videos, etc?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/how-should-you-back-up-your-digitised-family-photos-and-videos-etc/): Learn how to back up your digitised family photos and videos, make copies, store them safely and share them without losing quality. - [What Is Metadata and Why Is It Useful for Your Digitised Photos?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/what-is-metadata-and-why-is-it-useful-for-your-digitised-photos/): What is metadata and how can you add it to digitised family photos? Learn how dates, names, locations and descriptions can help preserve the stories behind your photographs. - [Common Videotape Problems and Whether They Can Be Recovered](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/common-issues-we-see-with-video-tapes/): Discover the most common problems affecting old VHS, VHS-C, Video8 and camcorder tapes, and learn how many can still be repaired and digitised. - [How to Use a USB Memory Stick for Your Digitised Photos and Videos](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/all-about-usb-memory-sticks-how-to-use-them/): Learn how to use a USB memory stick to store, copy and back up your digitised family photos and videos, with advice on TV compatibility and file formats. - [USB Memory Stick, DVD or Cloud Storage: Which Is Best for Your Family Memories?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/usb-memory-stick-dvd-or-cloud-download/): Compare USB memory sticks, DVDs and cloud storage to find the best way to store and protect your digitised family photos and videos. - [Why Do DVDS Become Corrupted or Unplayable?](https://www.photorevivals.com/post/why-do-dvds-become-corrupted-or-unplayable/): Find out why DVDs stop playing, what causes corruption and damage, and whether your family videos can still be recovered before it's too late. ## Pages - [Privacy notice](https://www.photorevivals.com/privacy/): How Photo Revivals looks after your personal information and your memories. - [Company information](https://www.photorevivals.com/imprint/): The legal details behind Photo Revivals. - [Gallery](https://www.photorevivals.com/gallery/): 01937 349010 Free quote The gallery All Photos Video Cine film Audio Want your old media looking like this? - [About](https://www.photorevivals.com/about/): We turn old tapes, cine film, photos and recordings into digital files families can watch, share and keep. Every job is done in-house, by us. - [Discs & memory cards](https://www.photorevivals.com/discs-and-memory-cards/): Home-recorded DVDs, camcorder Mini DVDs and memory cards copied to digital files before they fail. All done in-house, by us. - [Audio tapes to digital](https://www.photorevivals.com/audio-to-digital/): Cassettes, mini and micro cassettes and reel-to-reel tapes converted to digital audio files you can play, share and keep. All done in-house, by us. - [Photos & slides](https://www.photorevivals.com/photo-scanning/): Prints, albums, 35mm slides and negatives scanned to digital files you can view, share and print again. All done in-house, by us, with care for every original. - [Cine film to digital](https://www.photorevivals.com/cine-film-to-digital/): 8mm and Super 8 home movies transferred to digital files you can watch, share and keep. All done in-house, by us, with older and fragile film handled carefully. - [Video tapes to digital](https://www.photorevivals.com/video-tapes-to-digital/): VHS, camcorder and Betamax tapes converted to digital files you can watch, share and keep. All done in-house, by us, with repairs and blank tapes included. - [Contact](https://www.photorevivals.com/contact/): Questions about your tapes, films or photos? Tell us what you have and Mark will come back to you with free, friendly advice. - [Thank you](https://www.photorevivals.com/thank-you/): Mark will be in touch, usually within one working day, with free, friendly advice and a confirmed price. - [FAQ](https://www.photorevivals.com/faq/): Photo Revivals helps you preserve, organise and enjoy your memories. - [Free quote](https://www.photorevivals.com/free-quote/): Check what you’ve added, choose how you’d like your files back and send it to us. Mark will come back with free advice and a confirmed price. - [Help & Advice](https://www.photorevivals.com/help-and-advice/) - [Home](https://www.photorevivals.com/): We convert VHS to digital, along with camcorder tapes, cine film, slides, old photos and audio reels. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)