Transfer Betamax to Digital,
USB, DVD & Cloud

$19.95ea      $24.95
(when you send 10 or more)  

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Convert Betamax to Digital in Australia

Remember Betamax?
Those chunky tapes that lost the format war back in the early 80s? If you’ve still got a stack of them hiding in the cupboard, chances are you haven’t watched those family moments in decades. Our Betamax to digital transfer service brings them back to life — no need to hunt down a player that hasn’t existed since mullets were fashionable (the first time).

Receive Your Digital Files Back On

Buy Now Pay Later

Transfer Betamax to Digital,
USB, DVD & Cloud

$19.95ea      $24.95
(when you send 10 or more)  

reelbox-sale-icon

Convert Betamax to Digital in Australia

Remember Betamax?
Those chunky tapes that lost the format war back in the early 80s? If you’ve still got a stack of them hiding in the cupboard, chances are you haven’t watched those family moments in decades. Our Betamax to digital transfer service brings them back to life — no need to hunt down a player that hasn’t existed since mullets were fashionable (the first time).

Receive Your Digital Files Back On

Buy Now Pay Later

Convert Betamax to Digital Today

Using state of the art methods, Reelbox will convert your ageing Betamax Tapes to a modern digital video format called MP4. This is the most universal file format to date allowing you to easily..

  1. Watch on any Smart TV through your USB
  2. Edit your digital MP4 video files on any Mac or PC with your favourite video editing software.
  3. Share your digital video files with family and friends easily by making copies to other USBs.
  4. Preserve your precious memories in a digital format that will never decay or lose quality.
  5. Backup to other storage devices, computers or cloud services for permanent safe keeping.

We can provide your digital files via

  1. USB – supplied by Reelbox or by you
  2. Cloud File Download – We provide a shareable link to your digital files
  3. DVD – Yes we also provide DVD copies additionally if you prefer.

 

Pricing is on a ‘per tape’ basis for the following formats : VHS, Betamax, VHS-C, Video8, HI8, Digital8, MiniDV, HDMiniDV, MicroMV. Volume discounts apply as per table below. Formats may be combined. One named and numbered MP4 video file is supplied per tape.

By default we only digitise HOME MOVIE footage and cut out recorded TV shows and movies. If you require the TV shows / Movies please tick the check box on the order form. If we only find TV shows / Movies we will put these tapes to the side with a $5 per tape checking fee for our time. Duplicate tapes will be digitised. Standard turnaround time is approx 2-4 weeks. Fast Track Express service is available on request.

 TRANSFER TO MP4 VIDEO PRICE PER TAPE
ONE TAPE ONLY
(Includes FREE digital download & FREE Express upgrade)
$39.95
2 or more $24.95
**10 or more SEND10 SALE $24.95 $19.95
TRANSFER TO DVD MASTER  PRICE PER ITEM
DVD Master Copy
(charged per tape at time of transfer as an optional extra)
$14.95 per tape
Extra DVD Copies $12.95 per DVD
RECEIVING YOUR DIGITAL FILES PRICE
Reelbox USB Flash Drive In Printed Case $34.95 (64GB) / $59.95 (128GB)
USB Flash Drive Supplied By Customer $9.95 copy & handling fee per drive
Reelbox Portable Hard Drive $99.00 (500GB)
Cloud File Download (Avail for 30 days) $19.95 (<20GB) / $29.95 (up to 30GB)
 ADDITIONAL SERVICES PRICE
Tape Repair – minor tape repair (splice) $10.00 per tape
Tape Repair – major tape repair (case replace) $25.00 Per tape
Tape Check Fee (no home video found) $5.00 per tape
Mouldy Tapes Cleaned $5.00 per tape
Express Service (within 2 weeks) + 25% loading

Some Other Formats We Digitise..

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VHS Tape

VHS Tapes

from $24.95

Video8 Tape

Video8 Tapes

from $24.95

CDs & DVDs

CDs & DVDs

from $14.95

35mm Slides

35mm Slides

from 99c

“Thank you so much for your outstanding service. I was a bit worried sending my precious tapes interstate.
Your company kept in contact every step of the way”
– Teresa P.

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The Rise and Fall of Betamax

Sony’s answer to VHS was destined to fail.. BIG!

Back in the early 1980s, Betamax was Sony’s answer to home video recording. Compact, sharp in picture quality, and ahead of its time, Betamax looked set to dominate living rooms everywhere. For a brief period, it even outperformed its rival VHS in terms of clarity and durability. Families across the world recorded birthdays, weddings, and Saturday morning cartoons onto these iconic tapes.

But history had other plans. Despite its technical advantages, Betamax lost the famous “format war” to VHS due to shorter recording times and limited movie releases. By the mid-80s, VHS had taken over, leaving Betamax owners with a collection of tapes and players that slowly disappeared from store shelves. Today, Betamax is a nostalgic relic — a reminder of when technology battles were fought in lounge rooms, not on streaming platforms.

If you still have Betamax tapes lying around, they’re more than just a quirky slice of 80s history. Inside those cassettes are irreplaceable family memories waiting to be rediscovered. Converting Betamax to digital means preserving those moments forever — no bulky player required.

ORDERING IS SUPER EASY

SEND TO US OR DROP IN

1. Post It.

Just bundle up all your items in a box or satchel with your contact details and drop off at your local post office. We will take care of the rest!

2. Have It Picked Up.

Package up your items in a box with your contact details and go to www.sendle.com.au follow the prompts to organise to get your memories collected from your location of choice.

3. Drop It In.

Drop in to our processing centre anytime M-F 9am to 5pm. One of our friendly team members will be there to assist you with your memories or any questions you may have.

GET POSTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Posting your memories to us is easy! Simply enter your email address below to receive BONUS OFFER & postage instructions:

ORDERING IS SUPER EASY

SEND TO US OR DROP IN

1. Post It.

Just bundle up all your items in a box or satchel with your contact details and drop off at your local post office. We will take care of the rest!

2. Have It Picked Up.

Package up your items in a box with your contact details and go to www.sendle.com.au follow the prompts to organise to get your memories collected from your location of choice.

3. Drop It In.

Drop in to our processing centre anytime M-F 9am to 5pm. One of our friendly team members will be there to assist you with your memories or any questions you may have.

GET POSTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Posting your memories to us is easy! Simply enter your email address below to receive BONUS OFFER & postage instructions: