At PhotoLounge in Center City Philadelphia, we specialize in digitizing old movie reels — from 8mm and Super 8 to 16mm — so you can preserve family memories, share them easily, and stream them on any device. Learn more about all of our digitizing services in Philadelphia.
Why should I digitize my movie reels?
If you’re like most families, you probably haven’t had a projector to watch these home movie reels in a long time. So viewing them again — fully enhanced with the latest digital tools, available on any device, and safely preserved to share — truly feels like magic.
What types of movie reels does PhotoLounge digitize?
We can digitize: regular 8mm, super 8mm, and 16mm silent or sound.
What resolution does PhotoLounge use to digitize movie reels?
We digitize movie reels at a high resolution of 1080 x 720 pixels.
Can I get a quote?
Absolutely, if you need help figuring out how much movie film you have or what types, start by filling out our Sort & Quote and our team will be in touch quickly to help you out.
How will I receive the digital movie reels?
You'll get your digitized movie reels easily online through Dropbox, plus a free subscription to the Projector Stream App for streaming and sharing on any device. We’ll help you at every step.
How easy is it to share the digital copies with my family and friends?
Super easy! With your free Projector Stream App subscription, you can watch all your digitized movie reels just like Netflix. You can easily give your family and friends access to watch your old home movies from anywhere, on any device.
Will I receive my original movie reels back?
Yes, definitely, unless you specifically request we safely discard them.
How long will it take to receive the digitized movie reels?
We offer fast turnaround times — typically 5–10 business days. Drop off your movie reels at our Center City Philadelphia photo lab, or request a courier pickup anywhere in Philadelphia or the surrounding suburbs to get your digitized files back quickly.
Ready to preserve your family’s story? Start your movie reel digitizing project with PhotoLounge today — trusted by Philadelphia families for over 20 years.