Why is YesVideo's digital transfer service right for me?
YesVideo offers easy and convenient services to transfer your old media into digital formats. With over 34,000 retail locations and a convenient online ordering system, we make digitizing your vintage videotapes, film reels, photos, slides, negatives and albums a breeze. The ordering process is easy! Simply drop off at a participating retail store or ship your materials directly to YesVideo. We receive them at one of two US based facilities, work our magic then ship back your original materials along with your new DVDs or Blu-rays.Why should I trust YesVideo with my memories?
YesVideo has been the nation's leader in professional digital transfers for over a decade. We love what we do and it shows. From our YesVideo dedicated UPS trucks, to our state of the art 24/7 monitoring system, we treat your priceless memories as if they were our own. Once we receive your materials, our team of experienced video technicians handle every order with care, and will transfer all your timeless moments to production-grade digital videos that you will be able to share and enjoy for years to come.YesVideo backs up this set of safety procedures with the best guarantee in the business. In the unlikely event that an order is lost from the point of receiving it, at one of our two US based facilities, we will guarantee up to $1,500.00 in replacement costs. While memories are priceless YesVideo is willing to pay up to $1,500.00 for that loss. No other transfer company offers this level of guarantee. See our Terms of Service for details. Applies only to direct online orders at Yesvideo.com.
How much should I expect to pay for my order?
Every order varies and depends on the type and amount of materials you would like transferred. Examples of some common orders might include:- 3 VHS tapes: Direct transfer to DVD $59.97
- 3 three-film reels & 200 photos: Direct transfer to DVD $125.00
- 100 slides: Direct transfer to DVD $49.00
- 250 photos: Direct transfer to DVD $122.50
See your retailer for details.
Click here to view the full price list or visit our Get Started page to get an estimate for your exact order – you can go through the order process to see an estimate without having to provide credit card info or completing the order.
What is an EasyShip Kit and why should I get it?
The EasyShip Kit is the easiest way of getting your precious memories transferred to digital. All you do is pack up your materials in the box we provide and send to us via pre-paid postage. We do the rest including reviewing your materials, giving you an estimate, and then placing your order for you. It's that simple. Here are the steps:-Receive our EasyShip Kit, including packing materials and pre-paid return shipping.
-Fill your box and send back to us. No estimating, labeling or filling out forms required.
-We'll call to complete order with a price quote and advice.
If you're unsatisfied, we'll ship your materials back to you free – no questions asked! We even offer a $1500 safety guarantee!
Order the EasyShip Kit for only $19.99 (which covers the cost of the box and materials and pre-paid postage to/from you).
How should I pack up my materials to send to you for Transfer?
Packing up your materials is easy to do if you follow these quick steps we've outline in this short video.Will my original media be returned?
Of course! All original media is returned to you after your order has been processed. For film orders, the film is cleaned, spliced and combined onto new 400 ft. reels. Your empty reels will be returned, along with the new 400 ft. reels containing your original footage.How long will it take to get my materials transferred?
The amount of time our technicians take to carefully handle and transfer your materials depends on the amount of materials you send in and their original condition. At YesVideo, we hand clean materials for dust, scratches, repair minor damage and color correct. The level of repair depends on the type of media (tapes, film, photos, slides, and negatives) and the quality of the original materials. There may be cases where we cannot make improvements due to these factors. This process takes time but ensures the highest quality product. Most orders take 10-14 days from the time we receive your materials to the time we ship it back to you.Should I submit my order at a retail store's photo counter or place my order directly online?
We offer both options to make your transfer process easy for you, so go ahead and decide what's most convenient!If you place your order at your local retail photo counter, a Photo Associate will assist you in preparing your order. The associate will then pack and ship your order to YesVideo. When your order is completed, it will be shipped back to the original store where you will pay and pick up your order. There are no shipping costs when ordering at a retailer. Enter your Zip Code and find your nearest retail store.
If you send your order directly to YesVideo, you can gather your memories and ship them at your most convenient time. You will pay for your order (plus shipping) with a credit card on this website. When your order is completed, it will be shipped back to your home address.
Are you able to transfer adult content?
YesVideo is a family-friendly company. For that reason, we don't transfer any adult content on to a DVD.I have a broken videotape, are you able to repair this?
We can repair videotapes if the ribbon is snapped or wrinkled or if the case is broken. When we repair a wrinkled ribbon, the footage in that section will be lost. Charges may apply for these services.Where can I find more technical information about your transfer process?
You can find more in-depth descriptions of our transfer process on our Technical Information page.Where will my order be sent for processing?
We have two facilities in the United States: YesVideo's headquarters in Santa Clara, CA and our East Coast processing facility in Norcross, GA. We do not send any of your originals to international destinations.If you choose to order directly online, you will ship your order directly to our Santa Clara, CA facility where all direct online orders are processed.
If you place your order at a retail location, your order is sent for processing at either our East or West coast facility – depending on which location is closest.
I have memories stored in a format that is not listed in the list of media types.
Can they be transferred?
At YesVideo, we continuously strive to improve our media transfer process and increase the types of media we accept. If you have a special media format that is not listed in our Services & Pricing page, please contact our Customer Care team to see if it can be transferred. You can reach a representative seven days a week at support@yesvideo.com, or 1-877-817-5375. Can I submit a video that was recorded by a professional videographer?
We are capable of transferring professionally recorded footage, but we must follow the US Copyright Laws when transferring all professional footage.If you have a wedding video or a video recorded by a professional, you must obtain their permission for us to transfer the footage. Orders containing copyrighted material which are not accompanied with a signed copyright waiver form will be returned unprocessed. Download a copyright waiver form.
Can I have videotapes or film reels of old movies and television shows that I own
transferred to digital?
No. We do not offer transfers of copyrighted commercial material. What is the process for transferring my videotapes, reels or photos?
Our skilled video technicians use state of the art equipment and photo editing software to ensure the highest quality product. To learn more about our transfer process, visit our How It Works page.How can I check on my order while it is being processed?
You can track the progress of your order anytime using our Online Order Tracking System.You can also contact our Customer Care team at support@yesvideo.com, or 1-877-817-5375.
Will the completed DVD be compatible with my DVD player?
Yes. Your newly transferred DVDs will play in almost all standalone DVD players today. The DVDs are also Region Free (Region 0), which will allow them to play on foreign DVD players (DVD-R format).On your personal computer, you can play the DVDs on your DVD-ROM. If you have difficulty playing your DVD on your computer, contact our Customer Care team at 1-877-817-5375 for assistance.
