16mm Film to Digital

16mm reels with or without sound.

From HK$600 per reel, priced by reel size and whether the film has sound.

from HK$1,600

16mm Film to Digital

Pricing simple and transparent.

Choose quantities and quality, then add to your box.

What is 16mm Film?

Back in the early days of film production, movies were actually shown by running really long film reels through a projector. Each of these film reels was typically about 1,000 feet long.

How long is the playback for such a reel? Surprisingly, a reel of film that length contains only about 11 minutes of footage.

Read the full 16mm Film guide
16mm Film

How we digitise it.

Frame-by-frame scanning

Film is scanned frame by frame rather than projected, so there is no flicker.

Gentle film handling

Brittle film is inspected and repaired by hand before scanning.

Sound and silent film

Magnetic and optical sound tracks are captured with the picture.

Colour restoration

Colour casts from ageing film stock are corrected.

What's included.

  • Pickup by courier, SF Express, or drop-off in Central
  • Files on USB and/or Google Photos
  • Originals returned safely
  • You only pay for what we actually digitise
The VaultMost popular

The Vault

HK$9916 – 64 GB
HK$299128 GB and up

Every file on a USB drive, kept in a solid aluminium case with free laser engraving on the lid.

About The Vault
Google PhotosEasy sharing

Google Photos

HK$99

Uploaded straight to your Google Photos to view on any device and share with family.

About Google Photos
The FrameGreat gift

The Frame

HK$888frame included

Your photos go straight onto Capture’s smart frame, playing at home every day.

About The Frame

How it works — three simple steps.

Building a digitisation box and ordering online
Media collected door-to-door or sent by SF Express
Viewing digitised photos in Google Photos

1.Build your box and order online

Choose your media and quantities, then pay a deposit to confirm.

Your memories are in safe hands.

Tracked from start to finish

Every item is logged when it arrives and tracked until it is back with you.

Handled in Hong Kong

Your media never leaves Hong Kong. All work happens at our Central studio.

Satisfaction guaranteed

Not happy with a file? We will redo it.

Visit our two stores.

Drop off in Central or Lai Chi Kok. Book a free 15-minute slot and we count everything with you.

Capture HK Central

Central

10/F, Sea Bird House, 22-28 Wyndham Street, Central

4 min walk from Central MTR Exit D1

Mon–Fri 09:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Closed on public holidays

Capture HK Lai Chi Kok

Lai Chi Kok

Room 2702, 918 Cheung Sha Wan Road, Lai Chi Kok

30 sec walk from Lai Chi Kok MTR Exit C

Mon–Thu 09:00–19:00 · Sat 10:00–18:00 · Closed Fri, Sun and public holidays

Frequently asked questions

How is film priced?
From HK$600 per reel. The final price depends on reel diameter and sound; a specialist confirms it before we start.
How do I get my media to Capture?
Choose door-to-door collection (HK$200, free for orders of HK$2,500 or more), drop off at our Central store, or send it to us by SF Express.
How do I receive my files?
Files are delivered on a Capture USB flash drive (HK$99) or uploaded to Google Photos (HK$99). You can choose both.
Do I get my originals back?
Yes. Collect them at our Central store or have them returned by SF Express.
How much do I pay upfront?
Only a deposit when you order online. The balance is paid when your files are ready, based on what we actually digitised.

Other formats.

8mm & Super 8 Film to Digital
8mm & Super 8 Film to Digital

Home movie reels scanned frame by frame.

Format guide →

Ready to rescue your memories?

Build your box in a minute and pay only a deposit to start.