Digitize Your Memories … Before It's Too Late.
Your recorded memories are special. Older analog media such as tape and film formats are becoming harder and harder to maintain. The time is now to convert your video tapes, films, photos and audio to digital with RVA Rewind’s transfer services.
What We Do
Video TapeDigital Transfer
Local VHS to digital transfer in Richmond—plus Hi8, Video8, MiniDV, and more to USB or download. Formats: VHS, VHS-C, Betacam, Hi8, Video8, & Mini DV.
Film ReelDigital Transfer
Transfer 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film to digital in Richmond. Frame-by-frame scanning with correct speed for natural playback. Formats: 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film.
PhotographScan & Restore
Scan prints, slides, and negatives to digital, plus optional photo restoration for faded or damaged pictures. Formats: Prints, Slides and Negatives.
AudioDigital Transfer
We can also convert your audio cassette tapes, 8-tracks, and vinyl records into digital MP3 files. Audio formats: Cassette tapes, 8-Track, Reel-to-Reel and Records.
Data Disk Transfer
Do you have old floppy disks, CDs, DVDs, or Zip disks you need to transfer to a newer storage format like a thumb drive or Hard Drive? We can help!
Care + Quality
Preserve personal memories, family history, and unique archives with our dedicated photo, film, and video transfer services. Most of our work is for households—we also help local businesses digitize tapes, film, photos, and legacy media. Trust our professional team to handle your content with care and quality.
our storyOur Digitizing Process
Our quick and easy digitizing process begins with you.
Typical turnaround: 2–6 weeks after we receive your media, with email updates throughout.
Drop Off or Mail
You can drop off your media at our office (by appointment only) or you can mail it to us.
Digitizing Begins
We will begin to prepare, transfer or scan your media. This process may take 2 to 6 weeks.
Come Get It
Once we are finished, we will set a time to return your memories along with your digitized files.
Professional transfer in Richmond—no matter where you live.
RVA Rewind is based in Richmond, Virginia—where every VHS, film, photo, and audio transfer is handled in-house. Most of our customers are nearby in the Richmond area, but families and businesses mail collections from across Virginia and the East Coast.
Prefer to drop off? We’re an easy drive for Richmond and Central Virginia. Prefer not to travel? Tracked mail-in keeps originals in Virginia from start to finish—no bulk ship-to-another-state queue.
See local service areas for county pages near the studio, or request a free estimate if you’re shipping from farther away.
Richmond-area communities we serve often
These county and city pages cover the neighborhoods closest to our studio. They’re a starting point—not the full list of places we help.
What Our Customers Say
Trusted by families and businesses across Virginia and beyond.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★They are the best!
We have used RVA Rewind on three occasions. Each time they were the best! Easy to navigate through the process, price was great and they were timely during the interactions. But the best part is… one of the VHS tapes had a whole section with my grandparents, who passed early 2000s. It was so great to hear their voices and see their faces. Made us cry with joy!
Scott T.
Hanover, VA★ ★ ★ ★ ★Amazing!
Amazing! RVA Rewind was able to digitize 4 reel to reel tapes made in Vietnam in1968...and had been in an attic for about 50 years! Heard my Dad's voice for the first time in 30 years. I can't wait to share with the family.
Brian A.
Henrico, VA★ ★ ★ ★ ★Great service scanning photos
Great service The results of converting the photos to a flash drive were excellent
Bruce B.
Midlothian, VA★ ★ ★ ★ ★35mm slide conversion
Found several carousels of 35mm slides in dad's attic, mostly old IMSA and Formula 1 racing pics from the 1970s. Took the best of them down to RVA Rewind to be converted into digital images for online sharing. Very impressed with the whole process - these folks are awesome, very friendly and great at what they do. Drop-off was quick and easy, time estimate for completion was accurate, pricing was more than fair, and pick-up of old slides was painless. I was very pleased with every bit of this process, especially the quality of the images once converted - they really look fantastic. Anyway long story short I highly recommend RVA Rewind!
Jon F.
Richmond, VA★ ★ ★ ★ ★They went above and beyond
I had them transfer about 100 slides and 8 VHS tapes to a thumb drive. They went above and beyond to label the files. Highly pleased, I recommend and I will use them again. I also like being able to drop off and pick up—with the mail service issues this is a real bonus.
Nancy J.
Henrico, VA★ ★ ★ ★ ★The quality is amazing!
They really know what they're doing! The quality is amazing, especially for a 30 year old VHS tape that hadn't been played in 2 decades. Super high bitrate, correct aspect ratio, great sound, and they did it in just a few days. I did my research finding this place, and am very happy with my choice.
EDIT: They even managed to save a tape that we couldn't get to play! Incredible work.
John W.
Chesterfield, VACommon Questions
Here are just a few frequently asked questions that we've been asked.
RVA Rewind makes the process simple for families and businesses in Richmond and across the U.S.
1. Contact us for a quote or estimate based on your media types and quantities.
2. Drop off by appointment at our Richmond, Virginia location, or ship your media carefully packed. We recommend labeling items and including a simple inventory list.
3. We inspect and transfer your media in-house using professional equipment. Typical turnaround is 2–6 weeks after we receive your items, depending on volume and condition.
4. You receive digital files on a USB drive and/or download, and your original media is returned with the order.
Questions before you send anything? Reach out—we will help you plan packing, formats, and options like photo restoration or video enhancement.
We digitize a wide range of analog and optical media at our Richmond, Virginia shop. You can mix and match formats in one order.
Video tapes: VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, and similar consumer camcorder tapes.
Film: Super 8, Regular 8mm, and 16mm reels (sound where present).
Photos: Prints (most sizes), photo albums, plastic-mounted slides, and film negatives.
Audio: Compact cassettes, microcassettes, 8-tracks, reel-to-reel (up to 7"), and vinyl records.
Data disks: Common floppy, Zip, CD, and DVD data recovery-style transfers (as capacity and condition allow).
Not sure about a format? Contact us with a photo of the media and we will confirm before you ship or drop off.
Typical turnaround is about 2 to 6 weeks after we receive your media in Richmond, Virginia. Timing depends on the number of items, format mix, condition, and any add-on work such as photo restoration or video repair.
Large orders, fragile film, or damaged tapes may take longer. We will keep you updated if something unexpected comes up during inspection or transfer. Need a faster timeline for a special event? Contact us before you send media and we will tell you what is realistic.
You get your original media back plus digital files. Delivery options typically include a USB thumb drive and/or a secure digital download, depending on what you choose for the project.
Files are organized so you can play them on modern computers and devices. Video and film are commonly delivered as digital movie files; photos as image files; audio as digital audio files. We can discuss preferred formats when you place the order.
Your originals are returned carefully packed with the digital deliverables when the job is complete.
Yes. We can provide a USB thumb drive with modern connectors so it works with newer computers. Many drives support both traditional USB-A and newer USB-C style connections—ask us when you order so we match the drive to your devices.
Your digitized files are standard formats that open on Windows and Mac without special software in most cases. If you only want a download and no physical drive, that option is available too. Contact us if you need help choosing the best delivery method for your setup.