Cassette Tape to Digital

Convert cassette tape to digital is what we do best at Supaphoto©. Our converting cassette tapes to digital service means you just send your package and supply new versions on Digital USB, CD or easy download via our Supaphoto© Cloud

Use Our Audio Cassette Digitisation Service Today!

We can also optionally enhance, repair and restore your audio with our audio cassette digitisation service. Typically, most tapes will benefit from reducing hiss and generally clarifying the sound.

Or call us now for some friendly advice Freephone 0800 690 6160

Ask About Bulk Discounts too.

Preserve, Share & Enjoy The Supaphoto Way

The best thing you could ever do for your family in three simple steps.

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1. Package Up Your Memories

Simply pack your beloved memories and send them to us. Use either our courier collection and return service or send it to us directly. Ask for your step by step welcome pack now.

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2. Lovingly Converted

We love what we do. Our dedicated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.

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3. Share & Enjoy With Your Family

This is where the magic begins, We’ll return your original media. Once preserved, access them via our easy cloud download service, USB stick or a DVD. Relax and let those memories flood in. 

Cassette Transfer Audio Sample

Over the years we’ve transcribed audio from many people and organisations. Spoken history is always something that fascinates us as the people of speak of events that affected them that to that point unknown. 

This particular recording is from a French lady who recalls her first impressions after moving to England in 1946.

We’ve transcribed huge cassette collections from county councils in England to recording the history of people speaking in their own words that lived in a small village called Ditchling in Sussex over many years since they were very young. 

See also our Prices and FAQs further below.

Supaphoto's Cassette Tape Digitising Advantages

Here are just a few of the reasons why people choose Supaphoto everyday. You won’t be disappointed.

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Output & Viewing

Digital file download via Cloud, USB or DVD. Watch on TV, PC, tablet or mobile

Media Transfer Advantages - Colour Corrections

Audio Corrections

Expert sound correction for old audio tapes and magnetic reel to reel tapes in poor condition

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AI Audio Restoration

Optional AI audio restoration delivers cleaner recordings with enhanced sound

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Free Services

Free pre-transfer tape inspection and absolutely no charge for blank tapes

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Security of Handling

We take security of handling very seriously at Supaphoto with step by step tracking

Sussex University's Massive Collection of Bob Copper's Priceless English Folk Music

We were so proud to have been chosen by the University of Sussex to digitalise and convert their priceless collection of beautiful audio reel to reel magnetic recordings from Bob Copper. We’ve also scanned hundreds of images from Sir Richard Attenborough’s photo collection which he left to Sussex University. 

Bob Copper, who has died aged 89, was a leading member of the famous singing Copper family of Rottingdean, East Sussex, and an important collector of English folksongs. His earliest musical memories were of sitting around the fire singing with his father, Jim, and his grandfather James Copper, who was born in 1845. 

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Our Cassette to Digital Transfer Prices

At Supaphoto we take pleasure in doing things in the right way and growing our business slowly through referrals.

Transfer Prices for Compact Cassettes
1 Tape: £29.99 
2 – 5 Tapes: £24.99 each
6 Tapes Onwards: £21.99 each

Typical Compact Cassettes include for 1 hour of capture, plenty for most tapes! If you have compact cassettes that exceed 1 hour, costs are limited to just £9.99 extra per hour, per item. See FAQS too below.

What Do I Want Back? – Choose from one of the following options:
i) Mp3 Digital Files as a Free Download from Supaphoto Cloud for easy listening & sharing with family
ii) Mp3 Digital Files on a Master USB Stick
iii) Conversion to a new CD in a nice presentation case

Got Audio reels? see our reel to reel tape page. For a type of audio tape not listed here, see them all here

Optional Extras:
– Back-up Version on Master USB Memory Stick: £19.99
– Back-up Version of CD in Presentation Case: £19.99
– Extra copy of CD in Presentation Case: £9.99

Free Doorstep Collection & Return Delivery
We’re easy to deal with at Supaphoto. Contact Us Now to receive your free welcome pack and address label. We’ll then liaise with you to get your package collected free of charge. Not only that but our prices also include free return delivery -all fully tracked. 

No Upfront Payment? – When do I pay?
We never charge upfront unlike other companies. Why? Because there’s always a chance that you have blank tapes. 

Want to Order? – How Can I contact You?
Simple! Just Call us on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line

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FAQs

We’ve made life easy for you by compiling the the most commonly asked questions that we’ve been asked over the years in one place!

How can I listen to my recordings?
Could not be easier! Either plug in a simple USB and listen on PC, laptop or ipad. Listen on your mobile phone or play a CD on a CD player. 

Which media output is best?
Digital files are easy to play and share on PCs, laptops, ipads and phones. Have fun too sound editing as well. A back-up CD also makes sense. 

Do you offer an advanced service?
Yes we do. It delivers a superior, cleaner sound. It takes a little longer but doesn’t cost much more.

Our Advanced AI Sound Restoration Service
This service delivers superior noise reduction and background music removal. The unique algorithm often produces cleaner, more faithful audio recordings.

Would I be charged for blank tapes?
Don’t worry. We NEVER charge for blank tapes!

How long does it take?
Typically 5-10 working days or less. 

Do you send the originals back?
Yes indeed – It’s important that you always keep your originals somewhere safe.

 

Is it easy to share with my family?
It’s so easy. Just forward the link we’ll send you or share your USB memory stick.

My audio tape sounds very poor in places. Can it still be transferred?

You’ll be amazed at the results we deliver.  Our audio restorer will review first and advise you..

Can I listen to them and save them on a Free Online Cloud Gallery?
Yes indeed and you can share them with your family thereafter.

Where can I read reviews about your service?
We always treat tapes as if they were our own. Read our reviews for yourself

Why should I do it?
All sound recordings slowly deteriorate. The sooner you do it – the better. 

What’s your security like?
Rest assured that we take security of handling very seriously and have an insurance policy to match. 

I have a lot of audio tapes – Can I get a bulk discount?
Just contact us to see how we can help. See also our buy now, pay later option. 

I still have questions!
Call us for some friendly help on freephone 0800 690 6160 or drop us a line

What's Included?

You’ll receive everything needed to safeguard your memories.

Yes, where collection is applicable, we’ll organise for an easy to understand pre-paid address label to be sent to you. Could not be more simple. There’s also a section in there for you to add notes. 

We know how precious your memories are. It can feel like a big decision. The Supaphoto Welcome Guide explains the process in step by step simple terms. It will also include useful contact details for peace of mind.

We loe what we do. Our dedcated team will digitise every item by hand. We’ve saved millions of memories over 20 years. And don’t worry, you’ll get regular updates along the way.

This is where the magic begins. We’ll return all of your original media. Once preserved, you can access your files via our easy cloud download service, on a memory stick or a lovely DVD. Finally, just relax and let those memories flood in!.

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Transfer Cassette Tape To Digital - Supaphoto Quality Explained

Our goal is always to reproduce your Cassettes as faithfully as feasible. It’s important to capture in great detail so as to enable whatever your next steps are.

We give them a light blow with compressed air and
then lightly brush them to remove obvious dust. 
If you’ve requested them to be scanned in order, that’s what we’ll endeavour to do. .

Converted, Preserved and Ready to Enjoy

Choose what you’ll get back. Sit back and soak it in!

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Digital Download

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Bulk Discounts

Got a large order? We’ll do our best to help you. Just give us a call and we’ll see what we can do.

Convert Cassette Tape to Digital With Supaphoto

 

We all have stories to tell and somewhere in the attic or at the back of a dark cupboard most families have ancient audio cassette tapes hidden away in dusty, old suitcases with precious and irreplaceable recordings of their family, friends and loved ones.

More often than not, these tapes, photos and videos are the only copies in the world – the only versions you’ve got to hang on to if you want to keep hearing those beloved voices from the past. But imagine if you were to lose them. Your treasured family memories would be gone forever! Have you ever wondered if time is running out and you need to digitalise from cassette to CD or cassette to USB?

These might be of a wedding, a christening or even a piano recital, all happy, joyous events family members love to recall. Or maybe someone was trying to put together a family history for future generations that included Grandma and Grandpa’s moving reminiscences of life during wartime or Dad’s crazy demo tape, unforgettable for many hilarious reasons, when he had big hair and used to be the singer in a heavy rock band. 

The trouble with ageing cassette tapes is they don’t last that long – 30 years if you’re extremely lucky and you’ve been keeping them in ideal conditions free of UV rays, excessive heat and humidity. Just like humans, cassette tapes get increasingly fragile and brittle with age, until it’s time to look for a better way of storing your memories. That time is now. We are here to help convert your cassette tape to digital formats.

Enhancements and Audio Restoration

If your tapes need an improvement to lift the quality of the sound, there are many options that we can offer. 

We can adjust the frequency balance of your audio using the an equalization effect to  improve overall clarity.

We can reduce background noise and hiss.

Compression can help control loud peaks and boost softer passages, resulting in a more balanced sound. Normalisation helps ensure that the overall volume is optimised without causing distortion.

If the volume is too low – we can amplify it too. This can be useful for bringing up the level of a quiet recording or adjusting specific sections.

It’s also possible to correct pitch issues or adjusting the speed of your recording.

Our Cassette Tape to CD Service - Made Easy for You!

 

There’s no need to worry about how to convert cassette tape to digital without computer software and specialist technology. Our team of experts will transfer your video and take the stress out of the whole process. We have years of experience converting vhs to dvd as well and have knowledge to convert audio tape to cd that ensure the highest quality transfers.


Have you ever found a box of old tapes and wondered ‘how do I transfer cassette tape to digital or a cd’?  Supaphoto’s transfer service will capture your audio files track by track and transfer high quality copies onto a CD or to a digital format or memory stick of your choosing. That way you can be sure that your recordings are kept alive for many more decades to come.

You can immediately enjoy sharing your memories with other members of your family or listening to your recordings as often as you like on your home computer or laptop. You can even send those close to you an extra copy on CD as a special gift they’ll never forget.

Convert your Cassette Tapes to Audio Files - Our Process

If you’ve ever wondered, where can I transfer cassette to CD?  Well, at Supaphoto, we use digital imaging to convert all types of tapes, sound reels and cassettes to easily accessible and future-proofed digital formats.  Using quality software, we’ll get your audio restored, cleaned up and rebalanced, so the quality comes out clean and crisp and at its very best for digital files or CD. Converting cassette tapes to digital will be a quick and easy process with us. We employ dedicated tape decks and generally output to mp3 or similar.

Once our team convert cassette tape to MP3, cd or other digital format the voices will sound natural again. We can optionally eliminate unwanted background noise. Optionally, all the hisses, hums and crackles that you can hear when played through your old cassette player could be smoothed out allowing you to enjoy them like new.  You can decide between cd or mp3 and let us know if you would like individual tracks, this can be played on cd players.

Cassette Tape Repairs

Got tapes that need some love and attention? Cassette tapes can experience various issues over time, but there are several common repairs you can attempt to restore them. Keep in mind that cassette tape repairs require a delicate touch, and success may vary depending on the extent of the damage. Here are some common issues and potential repairs:

Tape Jam or Tangling:
We’ll gently open the cassette shell and manually untangle the tape. Be careful not to touch the tape with your fingers, as oils and dirt can damage it. Use a pencil or pen to turn the cassette reels and wind the tape back into the cassette.

Splice Repair:
If the tape is physically broken, we can repair it by splicing the broken ends together. We’d typically use a small piece of clear adhesive tape to join the broken ends, aligning the magnetic tape carefully. We also use cassette splicing kits available for more professional repairs.

Warped Cassette Shell:
Sometimes the cassette shell can become warped or damaged. If the shell is not severely damaged, we may be able to carefully reshape it. If it’s beyond repair, consider transferring the tape to a new cassette shell.

Dirty or Oxidized Heads and Rollers: 
Dust, dirt, and oxidation can affect the playback quality – in such cases we’d clean the tape heads, pinch rollers, and capstan with isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. We’d be gentle and avoid using excessive force.

Stretched Tape:
The tape may become stretched over time, affecting playback quality. Unfortunately, stretched tape is challenging to fix. We can try winding the tape back into the cassette carefully, but there’s no guaranteed solution.

Mould on Tape:
Issue: If the cassette has been exposed to moisture, mould may develop on the tape. We have a dedicated treatment for this If the mould is extensive, it may be challenging to salvage the recording. 

Whatever we do , we’d always handle cassette tapes carefully, 

Old Tapes - No need to Worry!

So where does this leave you today? Well, your cassette may be slowly deteriorating but there’s no need to worry since in most cases we can recover it all, allowing you to hear those lovely sounds again and safeguarding it all for future generations using our audio converter services.

Your family history is deteriorating as we speak, but chances are you can get all or most of it back forever by simply transferring those memories to digital via a high-quality audio converter service.

You may have many questions… Let us help you convert cassette to digital.

Our dedicated teams can safely transfer your Cassettes to MP3. They are easy to download and share via our Supaphoto cloud service. We can even place them on a memory stick or a blank CD. Everyone has a USB port on their computer these days!

We can convert your analog media safely using our USB cassette converter service.

We can either provide your digitised copies in digital format, as digital files, or on a CD disc. We will, of course, return your original tapes in great condition. In fact, we will return them cleaner than they were when we received them!

We don’t charge a fortune to do it, by the way! And we’ll treat your material with the utmost  care along the way. To convert cassette tape to USB is our speciality.

So don’t put off  the project of reviving your precious memories any more. Give yourself and your family a priceless gift that everyone will remember forever.

Audio Conversion Sample & Customers

Why not check out the quality of our Audio Transfer Service. Over the years we have converted many audio recordings, ranging from the entire collection of the Copper Family’s reel to reel copies of old English folk songs (literally hundreds of hours!) to an entire collection of oral history cassette tapes from the residents of Ditchling Village.

We were chosen to undertake conversion work for the TV Production Company behind the BBC’s Repair Shop!

Other projects include digitalising Sir Richard Attenborough’s personal collection of images, converting early footage of Virgin Airways promotional films and digitalisation work relating to Windsor Castle, the Mary Rose and the late Queen Elizabeth II

Discover more about the range of audio tapes and formats that we transfer – convert audio tapes to digital services. 

If you’re still unsure which audio conversion service is best for you – read our audio tape inspiration and conversion guide.

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Don’t Let Your Memories Fade Away - Buy Now, Pay Later Option

Buy now and split your total into 3 easy payments, automatically charged over three months.

No interest and no hidden fees. Just call us on 0800 690 6160 for more details. Minimum order value applies. Offer subject to terms and conditions.

Common Questions

Yes we collect throughout the whole of the UK!

Alternatively, you may visit us too so that we can go through the variables together. Just call or email us in advance to make an appointment at a suitable time please.

We would generally advise using a tracked service to get your photos, film or audio tapes to us –

i.e Royal Mail Special Delivery or Parcel Force 24/48

Yes of course! All of your original media will be returned to you with your digitised versions. 

Yes indeed! It will depend on the total size of your order. Where we save time by doing things in bulk, we like to pass the benefit on.