Save Your Tapes

About Save Your Tapes

Save Your Tapes is Austin’s leading provider of digitizing services, specializing in preserving your cherished memories by converting home video and audio tapes into digital formats. With over a decade of experience, we make it simple for you to ensure your memories last forever, offering a range of services that support popular formats like VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, mini-DV, audio cassettes, 8mm/Super8 film reels, and more. We also offer photo scanning services for prints up to 8×10 and color slides. Our entire process is local, meaning your memories are never mailed—ensuring they stay in safe hands. With our convenient drop-off service at Pak Mail, you can pick up your digitized memories in just 5-7 days, or take advantage of our complimentary home pickup service for added convenience.

Our Journey and History

Founded in 2011, Save Your Tapes was born out of the passion and experience of James Merryman, who had been digitizing videos for friends and family since 2004. Realizing the need for a reliable service to preserve old tapes and photos, James turned his hobby into a business. Save Your Tapes quickly gained recognition after partnering with platforms like Groupon and LivingSocial, allowing James to offer digitization services to thousands of new customers. Over time, the company has expanded and refined its services, adding features like SYT Curbside and offering additional services such as photo and slide scanning and 8mm/Super8 film transfers.

Why Choose Us?

At Save Your Tapes, we understand how precious your memories are. Whether it’s a family gathering, a graduation, or an old vacation video, those moments deserve to be preserved for years to come. We pride ourselves on offering a service that is both affordable and reliable, with attention to detail in every project. We handle all formats, ensuring that even the oldest and most fragile media are carefully digitized and preserved in high quality. Our local process ensures your tapes, films, and photos are never mailed, giving you peace of mind that your items are safe with us.

Meet James Merryman, the Owner

James Merryman, the owner of Save Your Tapes, is a tech enthusiast with a passion for preserving memories. His journey into digitization started back in 2004, when he began converting videos for friends and family as a hobby. What began as a personal interest soon turned into a business venture in 2011, and James has been dedicated to providing high-quality services to customers ever since. James is known for his friendly and approachable demeanor, and he loves the satisfaction of seeing the joy on his clients’ faces when they are able to relive their memories.

Our Commitment to Customer Experience

Save Your Tapes isn’t just about digitizing media—it’s about creating an experience that brings people closer to their memories. James and his team work tirelessly to ensure that every customer’s experience is seamless, from start to finish. Whether it’s a simple VHS to digital conversion or a more complex 8mm film transfer, our goal is to exceed your expectations. We take the time to ensure your memories are handled with the utmost care, and our flexible services—such as curbside pickup and local drop-off options—make it convenient for you to preserve your past.

Our Services and Offerings

Save Your Tapes provides a range of services designed to meet all your memory preservation needs. We specialize in converting various formats of home videos and audio tapes, including VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, mini-DV, and audio cassettes. Additionally, we offer 8mm/Super8 film transfers, allowing you to preserve those special moments captured on film. For those looking to preserve their photo collections, we provide high-quality photo scanning services for images up to 8×10 and color slide scanning.