Conversion Station
Convert photos, audio, and video to digital keepsakes
Cost: Free — please bring a 32gb+ flash drive, SD card, or blank DVDs.
Video Conversion: VHS, VHS-C, DVD, 8mm and Super8 film, 8mm, Super8 film cassette, and any video player with RCA composite out
Audio Conversion: Vinyl records
Image Conversion: Color Negatives (135, 126, 110), Slide Positives (135, 126KPK, 110, Super 8, 8mm), Black and White (135, 126KPK, 110, 3.5 inch floppy disks
When can I bring in my materials to be converted?
Due to high patron demand we have implemented a queue system for format conversion. Patrons may sign up to be on the queue, and we will call or email you when you are up next to bring your materials in. We are limiting patrons to 10 tapes/reels/discs per session. If you have more to convert after this, you will be put back at the end of the queue.
What kinds of analog formats can I digitize at the RHPL makerspace?
Here at the RHPL makerspace we maintain equipment to digitize many analog formats. These include:
VHS Tapes
DVDs
VHS-8mm
8mm Motion Picture
Super 8mm Motion Picture
78, 45, 33 and 16 RPM audio records.
135 (35mm) B&W Negative, Color Negative and Color Positive (slide) films
110 Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films
126 Instamatic Color Negatives and Color Positive (slide) films
3.5 inch floppy disks
What file formats will my digitized items be in?
Motion picture or video will be converted to .MP4 files, still images will be converted to .JPEG files.
What storage format should be utilized for the digital file?
For 8mm, Super 8mm and still film conversions we recommend bringing a SD card. For everything else a USB flash drive is preferred, although we can accommodate either or put your files onto a DVD if desired. We have flash drives and DVDs available for purchase at a modest cost if desired.
Film and Slide Scanner
Try it at home! Check out a film and slide scanner from the Innovative Items Collection to digitize your photos.
Innovative Items Collection: Electronics and Technology
Check out our collection of electronics and techology to help with your next Makerspace project.
