Which Photo and Videotape Digitisation Service is Better? Comparing 7 Service Companies

26 November 2023 by
Anna Lam

With the transformation of society, digitisation has become a mainstream trend. People are accustomed to using smartphones and digital cameras to capture photos and store files in the cloud. However, what should be done with precious analogue media? There are many companies in the market that provide analogue media digitisation services, including photographs and videotapes. But how should consumers choose? Capture will compare 7 major digitisation service companies in Hong Kong, evaluating their service scope, cost-effectiveness, and other aspects to help you easily choose the appropriate digitisation service!

What is Analogue Media Digitisation Service?

Analogue media

Analogue media digitisation service refers to the process of converting various types of analogue media, such as photographs, videotapes, photo albums, digital media, and slides, into digital formats. By digitising these valuable memories, you can store them on electronic devices, allowing you to play, share, and preserve them permanently. Digitisation not only solves the problem of quality deterioration over time but also saves space in your home, enabling you to easily manage and protect these precious moments. Moreover, it makes it easier to share these memories with family and friends, allowing you to revisit the wonderful moments of the past.

Which Companies in Hong Kong Provide Digitisation Services?

There are several companies in Hong Kong that provide analogue media digitisation services. These services are primarily offered by photo developing shops, as well as online companies like Capture. In addition to printing photos, photo developing shops also provide analogue media digitisation services, but these services are usually relatively limited. Online companies like Capture, on the other hand, offer comprehensive analogue media digitisation services with a wider range of service options.

Next, we will compare 7 digitalisation service providers in Hong Kong, including Capture, FOTOMAX, Wing Sing Photo, Good Time Photo Service, HK Recording Studio, i-xtyle, and Timeless PhotoScan, from various aspects.

Comprehensive Comparison of Services and Locations Provided by 7 Major Companies

Digitisation services​

Capture👑​

FOTOMAX

Wing Sing Photo

Good Time Photo Serv​ice👑

HK Recording Studio

i-xtyle

Timeless PhotoScan

Photo







Videotap








Album








Digital Media








Slide








Location

Central

54 branches in Hong Kong

Mong Kok, San Po Kong

Central

Tsim Sha Tsui

No information available

No information available

From the above table, it can be seen that Capture and Good Time Photo Service offer the most comprehensive service scope. They cover photographs, videotapes, photo albums, digital media, and slides, meeting users' digitisation needs for different types of analogue media.

However, in terms of locations, only FOTOMAX has multiple branches in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories, making it more convenient. However, FOTOMAX may have fewer service options and may not be able to provide digitisation services for all types of analogue media.

Comparison of Videotape Digitisation Services


Capture👑

FOTOMAX

Wing Sing Photo

Good Time Photo Serv​ice

HK Recording Studio

Price
$200 per videotape*
$188 / hour
$100 / hour
$270 / hour
$300 / hour

Bulk Discount





No information available

Minimum Order Requirements






Output Format

USB or Google Photos
USB
USB
USB
USB

Additional Charges

None
Blank tape checking fee
Blank tape check fee,
Tape repair and cleaning fee
Tape repair and cleaning fee
Tape repair and cleaning fee

Speed

Within 14 days
No information available
Approximately 6 days
No information available
No information available

^i-xtyle and Timeless PhotoScan do not provide video tape digitisation services.

*Capture has an average order duration of 65 minutes.

Based on the comparison in the table, only Capture charges per box of videotapes, which makes its service relatively cheaper compared to other companies that charge per hour. Capture also offers bulk order discounts and does not have a minimum order requirement or additional charges, making it highly cost-effective. Additionally, after digitisation, Capture allows customers to choose between USB storage and storing the digitised content in Google Photos, making it easier for customers to access, organise, and share their digitised media.

Comparison of Photographs Digitisation Services


Capture👑​

FOTOMAX

Wing Sing Photo

Good Time Photo Serv​ice

HK Recording Studio

i-xtyle

Timeless PhotoScan

Price (per photo)
$2.5*
$45
$2.5
$5
$5
$3
$3

Bulk discount








Minimum order requirement 








Output Format

USB or Google photos
CD
USB
USB
USB
DVDUSB

Glare Removal








Colour Correction






No information available

Speed

Within 14 days

No information available

No information available

No information available

No information available

Within 5 days

No information available

*Capture's average order size is 4R.

Based on the comparison in the above table, it can be seen that Capture offers the most affordable pricing per photo, with discounts available for bulk orders and no minimum order requirement. Additionally, Capture provides additional photo optimisation services such as glare removal and colour correction. In terms of storage options, besides using USB flash drive, photos can also be stored in Google Photos. Cloud storage is much more convenient compared to storing photos on traditional media like CDs or DVDs!

Comparison of Photo Album Digitisation Services


Capture👑​

Good Time Photo Serv​ice

HK Recording Studio

Timeless PhotoScan

Price 
$500/ ablum
$9/ photoNo information available
$7/ photo

Bulk Discount



No information available

Minimum Order Requirements





Output Format

USB or Google Photos
USB
No information available
USB

Glare Removal


No information available

No information available

Colour Correction




No information available

Remove Photos from Album





Speed

Within 14 days

No information available

No information available

No information available

^FOTOMAX, Wing Sing Photo, and i-xtyle do not provide album digitisation services.

*Capture's average order is 2 albums (150 photos).

Based on the comparison in the above table, Capture offers the most affordable average photo price and provides discounts for bulk orders, with no minimum order requirement. Additionally, Capture offers additional photo enhancement services such as glare removal and colour correction. What makes it unique is that Capture utilises innovative album digitisation technology, allowing direct scanning of photos on album pages without the need to remove them, minimising damage to the photos and ensuring convenience, efficiency, and safety!

Comparison of Digital Media Digitisation Services


Capture👑​

FOTOMAX

Good Time Photo Service

HK Recording Studio

Price 
$200 / per media
$188 / hour
$150 / hour
$100-150 / hour

Bulk Discount





Minimum Order Requirements


No information available


Output Format

USB or Google Photos
USB 
USB 
USB 

Speed

Within 14 days
No information available
No information available
No information available

^Wing Sing Photos, i-xtyle, and Timeless PhotoScan do not provide digital media digitisation services.

Based on the comparison in the above table, only Capture charges are based on individual media, while other companies charge per hour. As a result, Capture's services are relatively more affordable. Capture also offers discounts for bulk orders, with no minimum order requirement. Additionally, Capture allows for media storage in Google Photos, making the service more convenient and cost-effective!

Comparison of Slide Digitisation Services


Capture👑​

Good Time Photo Service

HK Recording Studio

Price (per slide)
$6
$6.5 
$5

Bulk Discount



No information available

Minimum Order Requirements




Output Format

USB or Google Photos
USBUSB

Speed

Within 14 daysNo information available
No information available

^FOTOMAX, Wing Song Photos, i-xtyle, and Timeless PhotoScan do not provide slide digitisation services.

Based on the comparison in the above table, Capture offers the most affordable average price for slide digitisation. They also provide discounts for bulk orders, with no minimum order requirement. In addition to being able to store slides on USB flash drive, Capture also offers the option to store them in Google Photos, making it easier for customers to access, organise, and share their digitised slides. It is incredibly convenient!

The most cost-effective analogue media digitisation service!

Based on the comprehensive comparison above, Capture not only offers the most comprehensive range of digitisation services but also provides the most affordable, convenient, and high-quality services for videotapes, photographs, photo albums, digital media, and slides. It is the best choice in terms of cost-effectiveness!

Through Capture HK's digitisation service, your analogue media, including every photo and videotape, can be efficiently digitised using specialised digitisation technology. The digitised media will be stored in Google Photos, allowing you to easily organise, process, and access them, helping you preserve memories and share precious moments! 👉Learn more about Capture's digitisation service.


*This article is brought to you by Capture HK.

Capture HK is the premier analogue media digitisation company in Hong Kong.

Capture HK's business covers photographs, photo album, slide digitisation, videotapes digitisation, including VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS-C Hi-8, Video8, Digital8, DV, DVCAM, MiniDV, DVC and digital media digitisation, including Secure Digital (SD), Smart Media (SM), MultiMediaCard (MMC) Compact Flash (CF), xD-Picture Card, Memory Stick, USB Drive, CDROM, DVD.

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