Mr Scan Ltd

Mr Scan Ltd: video, photo and film digitisation in Farnham, Surrey

Mr Scan Ltd is a family-run image and video digitisation studio based in Farnham (Surrey, United Kingdom). Founded in 2007, it operates as a UK limited company from its own studio dedicated exclusively to converting analogue media to digital. All work is carried out in-house at that studio: the company states that it does not outsource or subcontract, so originals remain in its custody throughout the entire process.

The team has more than thirty years of experience in the digital video and imaging sector, and serves both individuals and organisations across the UK and Europe. The company states that no upfront payment is required: the customer sends the material and receives an invoice once the work is completed.

Video and audio digitisation services

The main activity is converting analogue video to high-definition digital files. The catalogue includes:

• Conversion of VHS, Hi8 and Betamax tapes to MP4 HD.
• Digitisation of camcorder tapes.
• 8mm and Super 8 cine film transfer.
• Audio to digital conversion, with cassette transfer to MP3.
• DVD and Mini-DVD to USB transfer.
• Tape repair service.

Results are delivered on USB or via digital download.

Photo, negative and slide scanning

The studio works with a wide variety of photographic and film formats. Imaging services include:

• Scanning of paper photographs, up to A3 size, in JPG or TIFF.
• 35mm negative scanning.
• APS film scanning.
• Slide and transparency scanning.
• Medium format scanning.
• Instamatic film scanning.
• Disc film scanning.
• AI image restoration.
• Photo printing.

The company notes that it specialises exclusively in image and video, and does not carry out bulk scanning of paper documents. The catalogue shows reference prices, such as bulk negative scanning from 19p and video conversion from £11.25.

Equipment and working method

Mr Scan uses broadcast-grade equipment and specialist hardware designed to achieve archival-quality results. The company stresses that it does not act as an intermediary or as a forwarding centre to external facilities: every project is digitised at its own Farnham studio by experienced staff. The process is fully insured.

The workflow begins with sending the material by post or delivering it in person at the studio. The company recommends downloading and printing the order form so that no details are missed. Once the transfer is complete, an invoice is sent by email. Originals are returned to the customer.

Customers and track record

Since 2007, Mr Scan has served customers across Europe, including county councils, universities, the BBC, Royal Mail, Walt Disney, Mulberry, art galleries and government archives. It has also taken over the operation of DigitizeMedia.co.uk, a slide and negative scanning specialist established in 2016.

The firm describes itself as a family business with personal attention, and sums up its positioning with the idea of being large enough to cope and small enough to care. It does not present itself as the cheapest option on the market.

Delivery, coverage and access

The service covers the whole UK by post, as well as the option of in-person delivery and collection at the Surrey studio. Digital files are delivered on USB or by cloud download. The company also offers a free trial and has a gallery of work and a full price list.

Location and contact

The Oast House, 5 Mead Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GB · Phone: 01252 416202 · Email: info@mrscan.co.uk · Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 09:30-17:00 | Friday: 09:30-12:30