Videotape Digitization. Film Transfer. Photo Scanning. Professional Video Editing.
All work done locally in South Austin by one professional hyper-focused on maximizing quality, speed, and your privacy.
VHS · Hi8 · MiniDV · Betacam · 8mm Film · Super 8 · Photos · Slides · Negatives · Audio · Editing
If you want more quality, more options, total privacy, and quick turnaround without sacrificing results—AVS is your fit.
YOUR TAPES ARE NOT WAITING FOR YOU
You found the box. VHS tapes labeled in faded marker. MiniDV cassettes from a wedding. 8mm reels your grandparents shot decades ago. You have no way to play any of them.
Here is what is happening while they sit in that box:
- Magnetic tape loses 10–20% of its signal quality every decade. Colors wash out. Audio disappears. Entire sections go blank.
- The machines that play these formats are dying too. Consumer VCRs and camcorders are no longer manufactured, and replacement parts are gone.
- Every day you wait, you lose something you cannot recover.
You need a professional who treats this with the urgency it deserves and the care your memories require.
Common Risk vs. How AVS Eliminates It
WHY AUSTIN FAMILIES & BUSINESSES CHOOSE AVS
One professional, start to finish.
Your project is handled entirely by the owner—not passed between departments, not touched by strangers, not shipped to a fulfillment center. You meet the person who does the work, and you have direct phone and text access throughout.
Crystal clear quality.
Professional S-VHS decks, external time-base correctors, uncompressed 4:2:2 capture, and true frame-by-frame film scanners. This is how broadcast facilities digitize media. It is the opposite of a $30 USB dongle.
Total privacy and security.
Your home videos, business footage, and personal photos stay in one private studio with one set of eyes. No outsourcing. No cloud processing through third-party servers. All records permanently wiped from our systems after delivery.
1–3 day turnaround.
Not 4–8 weeks. Most projects are finished within a few business days. Expedited 24-hour service available for urgent needs like memorial services and legal deadlines.
Your media never leaves Austin.
Drop off in person. Pick up in person. No shipping boxes, no transit damage, no lost packages, no anxiety.
SERVICES
Match your goal to the right professional output.
Videotape to Digital Conversion
VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, Betamax, Betacam, and U-matic digitized to MP4, Apple ProRes, DV, DVD, or Blu-ray. Broadcast-grade decks with time-base correction stabilize the signal and extract maximum quality from every tape. Starting at $17.99 per tape.
8mm and Super 8 Film Transfer
True frame-by-frame scanning at 2K resolution. Each frame is individually captured, cleaned, and color corrected. This is archival-quality preservation, not a projector pointed at a wall. $0.49 per foot.
Photo, Slide, and Negative Scanning
Hand-scanned one at a time to prevent scratching. Dust removal and color restoration included. Delivered as high-resolution JPG, PNG, or TIFF. $0.49 per image.
Audio & Video Editing
Cassette tapes, reel-to-reel, and vinyl converted to digital. Raw footage and digitized media transformed into polished, shareable stories. Memorial tribute videos, family highlight reels, and athletic showcases. $85 per hour.
CHOOSE YOUR FORMAT
Not sure what you need? Match your goal to the right output.
"I want to watch on my TV or phone tonight."
→ DirectDrive Premium — 1080p HD MP4 on a USB thumb drive. Plays on Smart TVs, iPhones, Android, laptops. $24.98 per tape.
"I want to share clips with family right away."
→ CloudStream HD — 1080p MP4 uploaded to Dropbox or Google Drive. Link texted to you when ready. $29.99 per tape.
"I need files I can edit professionally."
→ ProDV Ultra — Uncompressed Apple ProRes master file plus 1080p MP4. Maximum data for color grading, editing, and archival preservation. $38.98 per tape.
"I want the most affordable or physical option."
→ DVD Services — Basic DVD ($17.99/tape) or Enhanced DVD with scene selection ($22.99/tape). Straightforward and reliable.
HOW IT WORKS
Book and Drop Off
Schedule your appointment online or call (512) 518-3188. Bring your media to the private South Austin studio. Meet your technician face to face and receive a detailed quote before any work begins.
Professional Digitization
Each tape, reel, or photo is inspected, cleaned, and captured using broadcast-grade equipment. Time-base correction stabilizes the video signal. Files are encoded in your chosen format.
Pick Up and Enjoy
Collect your original media alongside your new digital files. All records are permanently wiped from AVS servers after you confirm delivery ensuring total privacy.
WHAT AUSTIN CUSTOMERS SAY
"I dropped off a box of old tapes and got back crystal-clear files in two days. The quality blew me away—and now I can actually use the footage."
— Jordan R., South Austin
"Ben walked me through every format option. No pressure, just expertise. My grandparents' wedding film has never looked better."
— Sarah M., Austin TX
"Needed a memorial video in 48 hours. Delivered exactly what we needed for the service. Cannot thank them enough."
— Michael T., Round Rock
YOUR MEMORIES HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE
Magnetic tape degrades every single day. Colors fade. Audio drops out. Entire recordings go silent. Film warps and becomes brittle. Photos yellow and crack. None of this reverses itself, and none of it waits.
But the solution does not have to be complicated. One appointment. One professional. Crystal clear results in days. Get it done right, once, by someone who actually cares.
CONTACT AND LOCATION
Austin Video Solutions
Professional Media Digitization — Locally Owned Since 2011
📍 South Austin, TX 78748 — Private Studio by Appointment Only
(Near Akins High School, S. 1st Street and FM 1626. Exact address provided after booking.)
📱 Call: (512) 518-3188
✉️ Email: benjamin@austinvideosolutions.com
📅 Book Online: austinvideosolutions.com/book-appointment/
⏰ Monday through Sunday, 8 AM – 5 PM
What You Get with Austin Video Solutions
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
How It Works
Book & Drop Off
Schedule a time online and bring your media to our South Austin studio. We’ll review everything with you in person.
We Digitize
Using broadcast-grade decks and TBCs, we capture your footage, stabilize the signal, and enhance the audio.
Enjoy & Share
Receive your digital files via USB, Cloud, or DVD. Ready to watch on your TV, phone, or computer instantly.
Book Your Drop-Off Appointment
Book your appointment in 3 easy steps!
1. Select Your Service
Choose the type of appointment from the dropdown menu. Choose whether you are dropping off or picking up. Then pick the service you are interested in. Click Next.
2. Pick a Date and Time
Browse the available dates and time slots. Choose a time that works best for your schedule. All bookings are by appointment only to ensure you receive personalized, one-on-one service.
3. Provide Your Contact Information
Fill out your name, phone number, and email. This information allows us to confirm your appointment and send reminders or updates if needed.
That's it! Check email for confirmation and directions.
Save the appointment to your calender in one click!
