Digital Works Canada

Video, film and audio digitization in Oakville

Digital Works Canada is a digital conversion service for analog media operating out of Oakville, Ontario. The company presents itself as a Canadian business and performs all conversions in-house, without relying on third-party shipping to complete orders. Its offering covers video tapes, motion picture film, photographs, slides, developed negatives and audio tapes.

Supported video and film formats

In the video section, the company works with home formats such as VHS, VHSc, HDV, MiniDV, Hi8, Digital 8, 8 mm, DV, DVD and Betamax, as well as professional formats like BetaCam, 3/4" U-Matic, DVcam and DVCPro. It also accepts video tapes in the NTSC, PAL and SECAM systems.

As for film, it digitizes Super8 and 8 mm films, with or without sound, as well as 16 mm films, also with or without sound.

Photographs, slides and negatives

Digitization of photographs, slides and developed negatives is offered at resolutions up to 3600 DPI for 35 mm and other format slides. The service also covers photo bundles and entire photo album pages.

Audio and magnetic tapes

In the audio area, the company converts reel-to-reel tapes, audio cassettes and microcassettes to high-quality digital formats.

Catalog pricing and promotions

The published catalog indicates that video tape conversion starts at 20 Canadian dollars per tape, while professional formats are priced at 40 Canadian dollars per tape. Film digitization starts at 0.25 Canadian dollars per foot, with variations depending on the format and whether sound is present. Photographs, slides and developed negatives are priced between 0.75 and 1.50 Canadian dollars per slide, and audio tapes and cassettes at 20 Canadian dollars per tape.

The store indicated a 25% discount promotion on orders of ten or more VHS, 8 mm, Betamax and audio cassette tapes. It also noted that there are no "box" restrictions and that the customer can order as many conversions as desired without predetermined limits.

Delivery, storage and return service

By default, every order includes 90 days of cloud storage. The company also offers a return service for original materials and delivery media options, as well as add-ons and gift cards within its extras catalog.

Customer service and corporate orders

Digital Works Canada handles corporate and large-volume orders, and offers the possibility of arranging in-person or virtual meetings with its technicians to answer questions about orders or items. The company also markets its services as a gift idea.

Location and contact

171 Speers Rd, Oakville, Ontario Canada · Phone: 844-268-6473