Knowledge Base
We have compiled technical information and practical advice to help you manage your analog archives. Here you will find clear guidelines on preparing your media and choosing the right digital formats to ensure your memories endure for generations.
How to prepare your tapes for digitization
Instructions on surface cleaning, labeling, and organizing your videocassettes before sending them to our studio.
BudgetingHow much does digitization cost and what affects the price
An analysis of the factors that determine the cost, from the type of media to the selected scanning resolution.
StorageWhich format to use for your family archive
A comparison between MP4, WAV, and TIFF formats to find the right balance between image quality and disk space.
RestorationMoldy films: what can be saved
Information on the chemical degradation of film and the technical processes used to recover damaged images.
How to use this knowledge base
Our guides are designed to resolve technical questions before starting the digitization process. We recommend reading the preparation guide if you have old media that has not been handled in years, and the formats guide if you wish to create a professional backup on the cloud or external drives.
If you still have specific questions about a particular piece of media or would like a personalized assessment of your materials after consulting these articles, you can visit our frequently asked questions section or contact our technical team directly.