Business Details
40 Years
experience
Film & Video Transfer Experts Since 1986
Founded in 1986, Play it Again Video is a family-run business dedicated to preserving personal and institutional memories through high-quality media conversion services. Our expertise spans film, video, photo, and audio transfer, utilizing professional-grade equipment operated by experienced technicians. We prioritize local service in Greater Boston, ensuring fast turnaround times and personalized support without outsourcing. With over 35 years of experience, we combine technical precision with a commitment to customer satisfaction, serving individuals and organizations like Harvard University and the Boston Red Sox.Our process emphasizes accuracy, with guarantees for revisions and a focus on maintaining the integrity of original media. We maintain transparency in pricing and operations, offering detailed consultations and clear communication throughout every project.
Services
8mm Film Transfer
VHS to DVD
Photo Scanning
Slide Digitization
Audio Cassette Conversion
CD/DVD Duplication
Photo Restoration
Memory Card Conversion
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer local service with no shipping required for Greater Boston clients.
- Our team uses professional equipment operated by experienced technicians.
- 35+ years serving Boston families with a 95% client retention rate.
- We guarantee revisions to ensure client satisfaction with every project.
- Transparent pricing with detailed online cost breakdowns for all services.
What people say
Excellent customer service
High quality transfers
Fast turnaround
Professional technicians
Treasured family memories
Services
8mm Film Transfer
Convert 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film reels to DVD or digital files. Our process preserves color accuracy and sound quality while repairing damaged frames. Ideal for families seeking to protect irreplaceable home movies from deterioration.
Photo Scanning
Scan photos from postage-stamp size up to 11"x14" and 35mm slides/negatives. High-resolution scans capture fine details with color correction options. Perfect for archiving physical photo collections in accessible digital formats.
VHS to DVD
Transfer VHS, Hi8, and miniDV tapes to DVD or digital files. Includes noise reduction and stabilization for aged recordings. Recommended for preserving time-sensitive content from degrading magnetic tapes.
Audio Cassette Conversion
Convert cassette tapes and vinyl records to CD or digital audio files. Maintains original sound quality while reducing background noise. Suitable for preserving personal music collections and voice recordings.
Photo Restoration
Digital restoration of damaged or faded photographs. Services include scratch removal, color balancing, and contrast adjustment. Designed for families needing to repair water/fire-damaged or deteriorated prints.
Questions
What media formats can you convert to digital?
We handle 8mm/Super 8/16mm film, VHS/Hi8/minDV tapes, photos/slides/negatives, audio cassettes/vinyl, and memory card files.
How long does the transfer process take?
Standard orders complete in 2-3 weeks with rush options available for urgent needs.
Do you offer bulk pricing for large projects?
Yes, we provide volume discounts starting at 10+ tapes or 200+ photo scans.
Can you repair damaged media before transfer?
Our technicians perform basic film splicing and photo restoration prior to digitization.
What digital formats do you provide?
DVD, AVI, Quicktime, MP4, JPG, and CD formats available with multiple file resolution options.
Do you keep copies of transferred media?
We maintain project files for 30 days post-delivery for re-access without reprocessing fees.
Videos
Reviews (5)
Ed M.
Mar 09, 2017
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If you have old slides or old videos that needs to get put on digital media this is a great place to go.
Joshua R.
Mar 14, 2016
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I hired them to convert four, old 78 records to CDs. It looks like they played them on the wrong record player with the wrong settings - some came back as if they'd been played as a 33 and some as if played as a 45. The records were mostly of piano music, so the music came out as v.e.r.y s.l.o.w and low-pitched because they were played at too slow of a speed. Another shop told me that in addition to speed differences, the 78 records should be played with a different type of cartridge than 33/45 records, so it would appear they didn't do that either. I'm familiar enough with computers to correct the speed in software, but it took a few hours of work, which I wasn't super happy to have needed to do. UPDATE: Increased rating from 2 to 3 stars - they kindly offered to refund the charge.
Richard C.
Mar 01, 2016
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Recently, I needed to have a video camera recording of my daughter's MLK Day speech transferred to a DVD for a national competition. It was a rush job with no margin for error. I received my DVD's on time and on budget. I will definitely return for more work in the future.
Jeff K.
Feb 03, 2016
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I have used this company twice now to transfer 8mm film to digital format. Both times they have done an excellent job. It's not inexpensive but worth every penny. They can transfer the film to USB drive or dvd. Also they gave me two tiny vhs type master copies in case I lost or damaged my dvd. In addition, they spliced all the 8mm film onto larger reels. This was all done before the time frame they quoted and adjusted the price down as there wasn't as much film as they estimated when I dropped it off. If you are looking for good hands to preserve the memories of your family give this company a shot. I will use them again in the future for sure.
Matthew G.
Mar 23, 2015
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Myrtha and Alison came through big-time for my wife and me in a crunch. They went way beyond the call of duty when we were facing a tight deadline. Matt and Melissa were also very helpful. Everybody at Play It Again Video is extremely customer service-oriented. Thank you!
