Request a quote

Tell me what you have. A rough answer is enough.

Use the guided quote assistant to share what you know. A rough count, a few notes, or one photo is enough to start.

Quote assistant

A step-by-step intake for a project that may not be perfectly organized.

This is intentionally short. Send the basics now, and Aaron can ask a focused follow-up if anything needs clarification.

Quick free quote request. Send the basics now, and I can ask one focused follow-up if anything is unclear.

Step 1

How should I reach you?

Name and email are all I need to reply. Phone and city help if you prefer text, calls, or local drop-off.

NameEmailPhonePreferred contactCity / state

Fast path

Choose the closest option, add a rough quantity, and submit. Photos and extra details are optional.

Closest media typeChoose Not sure if you do not know the format.Approximate quantityA guess is fine. Example: 12 tapes, 4 reels, 200 photos.Drop-off or mail-in?How would you like the finished files?

Upload a photo if you are unsureOptional. One clear photo is usually enough for me to identify tapes, reels, slides, or photos.Short noteOptional, but helpful. One sentence is enough.

Optional: deadline, payment preference, enhancement, or extras.

TimelineOptional. This helps with gifts, memorials, or events.Preferred payment if you move forwardOptional. No payment is collected with this quote request.How did you hear about Past Forward Convert?Optional. This helps me understand which local outreach is working.Optional extras or goalOptional. I can help sort out the details after I review your request.Memory Restoration reviewOptional. I can review whether enhancement may help older home video, without promising modern 4K quality.

Optional picture guide: open only if you are unsure.

Visual identification guide

Match the picture first. Send a photo if you are still unsure.

These simplified examples show the common shapes customers see at home. Labels, colors, and cases can vary, so a quick uploaded photo is still the best way to confirm the exact format.

VHS

Full-size video tape

Large rectangle, usually about the size of a paperback book.

VHS-C

Compact camcorder tape

Smaller VHS-style cassette that often says VHS-C or S-VHS-C.

Hi8, Video8, or Digital8

Small camcorder tape

Fits in your hand and may say 8mm, Hi8, Video8, or Digital8.

MiniDV

Tiny digital camcorder tape

Very small cassette, often labeled MiniDV or DV.

8mm / Super 8 Film

Film reel

Round reel with visible film, often in a small box or metal can.

Slides

Mounted photo slides

Small cardboard or plastic squares with a tiny image in the middle.

I understand this is a quote request, not an order. I own or have permission to digitize the media, older media may already have damage, results cannot be guaranteed, originals should not be mailed or dropped off until reviewed, and I agree to the Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and 90-day pickup and return policy.

Start with a conversation

A quote request does not lock you into a project. It simply gives Aaron enough context to recommend the clearest next step.

No originals before there is a plan

Do not mail or drop off anything until the request is reviewed and the handoff plan is clear.

Original media is returned

Tapes, film, photos, slides, negatives, and audio are returned after the project unless you approve a different plan.