Digitize Your Family's Home Movies
VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, DVDs, camcorder tapes, and audio cassettes — converted to digital files you can watch on your phone, computer, or smart TV, before the tapes degrade any further.
Formats We Digitize
A local, family-owned studio based in the San Fernando Valley. Bring in any of the formats below — see the Media Types page for details on how each one degrades over time and why digitizing sooner matters.
VHS & VHS-C
The classic home-video tape format.
MiniDV
Digital camcorder tapes from the 2000s.
DVD
Including multi-chapter home-burned discs.
Camcorder Tapes
Hi8, Digital8, and other camcorder formats.
Audio Cassettes
Voice recordings, mixtapes, and more.
Ask Us About Other Formats
Don't see your format listed? Get in touch, we may still be able to help.
Why Past Forward Studio
Local & Personal
Every tape is logged, sticker-numbered, and tracked by hand — not run through an anonymous mail-in warehouse.
Careful Handling
We treat every tape like it's irreplaceable, because for your family, it is.
Simple Pricing
Transparent per-item rates that drop as your order grows. No surprise fees.
Ready to preserve your memories?
Drop off locally in Porter Ranch, or get in touch to arrange your order.