Melbourne Mail-In Service

Convert Your Old Tapes & Reels to Digital — From Anywhere in Melbourne

Post your tapes or 8mm film reels to our Adelaide workshop. We convert them and send everything back with tracked Australia Post. No need to leave home.

✓ Fully tracked shipping ✓ Tapes & 8mm reels accepted ✓ Digital files or USB ✓ Receipt emailed on payment ✓ No GST charged ✓ 1–2 week turnaround
How It Works

Four Simple Steps From Melbourne to Digital

01

Calculate and pay

Use the calculator below to work out your total. Pay securely online via Stripe before sending anything.

02

Pack and post

Wrap your tapes or reels securely and post to our West Lakes workshop via Australia Post tracked parcel.

03

We convert

We carefully convert each tape or reel. Turnaround is typically 1–2 weeks depending on order size.

04

Receive your files

We ship your USB or digital files back via tracked Australia Post. You will be texted when it is on its way.

Order and Pay Online

Calculate Your Total and Pay Securely

Payment is required before posting your items. You will receive an email receipt immediately after payment.

Price calculator

Number of tapes
Enter how many tapes you have
USB stick needed?
1–5 tapes — $40 per tape
5 tapes × $40$200
Return shipping (tracked)$15
Total$215

No GST charged. VHS to Digital is not registered for GST.

⏱ Estimated turnaround: 1–2 weeks depending on order size

Not sure which size? Use this guide

3"
~7.5cm wide ~50ft of film
5"
~12.5cm wide ~200ft of film
7"
~18cm wide ~400ft of film
Enter your reel quantities
3" reel
$25 per reel — approx. 50ft
5" reel
$45 per reel — approx. 200ft
7" reel
$100 per reel — approx. 400ft
USB stick needed?
Return shipping (tracked)$15
Total$15

No setup fee charged.

No GST charged. VHS to Digital is not registered for GST.

⏱ Estimated turnaround: 1–2 weeks depending on order size

Number of CDs
Enter how many CDs you have
1–9 CDs — $15 per CD
1 CD × $15$15
Return shipping (tracked)$15
Total$30

No GST charged. VHS to Digital is not registered for GST.

⏱ Estimated turnaround: 3–5 business days

CDs are ripped to MP3 files and delivered on USB.

Your details and payment

Minimum order for mail-in is $120. Please add more items to proceed.
We will ship your converted files back to this address

✓ Conversion  ✓ Quality check  ✓ Return shipping  ✓ Email receipt

🔒 Secured by Stripe. Post your items after payment confirmation.

🎉 Payment received!

Thank you — a receipt has been sent to your email. Please pack your items securely and post them to:

VHS to Digital
West Lakes SA 5021


Text Harshil on 0452 623 375 once posted. We will text you when your items arrive and again when they are ready to ship back.

Packaging Guide

How to Pack Your Items for Safe Posting

Wrap individually

Wrap each tape or reel in bubble wrap or a soft cloth. Items should not touch each other directly in the box.

Use a sturdy box

Place wrapped items in a rigid cardboard box with padding around all sides. Do not use soft envelopes for reels.

Label the box

Write your name clearly on the outside of the box so we can match it to your order immediately on arrival.

Use tracked postage

Send via Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking. Keep your tracking number until we confirm receipt by text.

Post to: VHS to Digital, West Lakes SA 5021 — Text 0452 623 375 once posted.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the conversion take?

Typically 1–2 weeks depending on the size of your order. We will text you when your items arrive and again when they are ready to be shipped back.

Do I get my original tapes and reels back?

Yes, absolutely. Your original tapes and reels are returned with your digital files or USB in the same parcel.

What tape formats do you convert?

VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, Hi8, Video8, Betamax, and most camcorder tape formats. If you are unsure, text us on 0452 623 375 before ordering.

What reel formats do you convert?

We convert standard 8mm and Super 8 silent film reels in 3", 5" and 7" sizes. If your reel has a brown magnetic stripe along the edge it contains sound — please text us before ordering as sound reels require different handling.

What if a tape or reel is broken or damaged?

We are not liable for pre-existing damage. If a tape or reel requires repair before conversion, we will contact you with the additional repair fee before proceeding. Repair attempts do not guarantee a successful conversion.

What if a tape is blank or unplayable?

We do not charge for completely blank or unplayable tapes. If an item cannot be converted we will let you know and refund that portion of your order.

Is my payment secure?

Yes. All payments are processed by Stripe. We never see or store your card details.

Do you charge GST?

No. VHS to Digital is not currently registered for GST. The price you pay is the total — no GST is added.

Can I send items from other states?

Yes — while this page is focused on Melbourne customers, we accept mail-in orders from anywhere in Australia.