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Coastal Film Lab

Archiving Box

Archiving Box

Send us a box of your tapes, photos, negatives, and audio recordings. We’ll digitize every item and return your originals with a secure download link, all in one box. Preserve your memories with our mail-in archival service that makes film, photo, and audio digitization simple, reliable, and convenient.

Step 1: Please use the buttons below to calculate your box size

Total items in your Box: 0

Step 2: What's your Box Size?

Step 2: Whats your Box Size?

Pick the number closest to the total number of items you are sending. This helps us estimate how many boxes you’ll need.

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Bringing Memories to life

With the Coastal Film Lab Digitizing Box, you’re not just sending in a storage container; you’re unlocking the full potential of your old negatives, prints, slides, and videotapes. Our high-resolution, color-managed scanning process preserves every detail and tone, converting analog memories into beautifully accurate digital files you can access, share, and enjoy for years to come. Whether you’re preserving a family photo archive, restoring vintage film negatives, or converting VHS and MiniDV tapes into modern formats, our trusted archiving service brings your moments back with clarity and care. Let us help you protect your legacy with professional digitization, secure delivery, and a future-proof digital asset you’ll treasure.


Archiving Box Guide

Step 1: Count your items
Gather your film, slides, prints, and tapes. Organize them into piles and count how many of each you have. Use the "Audio & Video", "Physical Prints", and "Film" buttons to find out how many items each piece of media equals one item.
Step 1: Count your items image
Step 2: Load your box
Put each type of item into a separate bag and load into the Coastal Archiving Box with bubble wrap or paper padding the top, bottom, and sides. Place the provided shipping label on the box and drop it off at your nearest USPS location. If you're local, you're welcome to drop it off at our location in Tampa, FL.
Step 2: Load your box image
Step 3: Receive your memories
Once we receive your box, we will check it into the order queue. Coastal archivists will digitize, restore, and organize your entire order and provide the digital copies via download or usb.
Step 3: Receive your memories image

Need Help?

If you have any questions about the Archival Box process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Archival team at archival@coastalfilm.com.

FAQ

How does this work?

  1. Use our friendly [how to guide] to find out how many items you will need digitized.
  2. Once you receive the box, fill it up with your items and mail it back to us using the provided return label inside the box.
  3. We will digitize and upload the digital files to a secure Google Drive Folder and email you a link to the folder.
  4. You enjoy rediscovering lost memories :)

How long does it take?

Depending on the size of your box, it may take 4-10 weeks. We will provide you with a more accurate turnaround time once we receive your order.

What can i have digitized?

We can digitize many types of tapes, film negatives, and prints. Click the calculator boxes above to see a detailed list of what we can do.

Can I send you my Super 8, 16mm, and 8mm films to be digitized?

We do not currently digitize those formats

My VHS/Hi8/Mini DV tapes are torn; can you repair them?

Yes, its an additional $15 per torn tape

My photos are damaged, and I'd like them to be restored. Can you do that?

Yes, restoration is priced at $150 an hour and is available upon request. The time billed on restoration is tracked in 6 minute increments.

I've only received part of my order. When should I expect the rest?

Prints will always be digitized the fastest, Negatives after that, and you can typically expect to receive your tapes last. We send you everything as we complete it that way you always know where we're at with your order! If you ever want to check in on the status of your order, you can contact archival@coastalfilmlab.com

How do I access my files after the order has been completed?

You'll receive an email with a link to view your digital files once your order has been completed. From there you can download and view all of your images/videos. Flash drives are also available for an additional cost.