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Comprehensive Photo and Video Digitization Services

No matter the format, our team has the expertise to convert your aging media into digital form.
We specialize in a wide range of photo and video digitization services, including:

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Movie Film

We carefully transfer 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film to high-quality digital formats, preserving your home movies with stunning clarity.

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Video Tapes

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If you’re ready to convert old video tapes to digital, we can handle virtually every tape format, including VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, Digital 8, MiniDV, and Betamax.

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Camcorder Files

We can retrieve and convert files from camcorders that use SD cards or internal hard drives, ensuring no footage is ever lost to outdated technology.

Rescue Your Files

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Slides and Negatives

We digitize 35mm slides, mounted frames, negatives, and even specialty film sizes, both color and black-and-white, restoring their color, sharpness, and detail.

Digitize Slides & Negatives

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Photographs

We digitize photo prints up to 12×14 inches, creating crisp, shareable digital versions while maintaining the tone and texture of the originals.

Preserve Your Photos

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Audio

Our capabilities extend beyond film and video: we also preserve audio cassettes, microcassettes, reel-to-reel tapes, and LPs, allowing you to rediscover your favorite music or family recordings in crystal-clear digital sound.

Convert Audio to Digital

Whether you’re archiving decades of family history or converting a few treasured items, we handle every project with precision, respect, and care.
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Memory Keepers Media Digitization Services in Aurora, IL

At Memory Keepers, we believe every memory deserves to last a lifetime. Since 2003, our family-owned business has helped preserve the most cherished moments for families across the greater Chicagoland area. From movie film and photo transfers to video and audio conversions, we specialize in bringing old memories back to life using today’s digital technology.

Located at 2912 Ogden Avenue in Aurora, Illinois, we’re proud to serve our local community with personalized, in-house service that you can trust. Whether you’re hoping to relive your wedding day, hear a loved one’s voice again, or share your family’s history with future generations, our media digitization services in Aurora, IL, make it possible to enjoy your memories in a modern, lasting format.

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Digitize. Share. Enjoy.

Basic Pricing:

  • Movie Film: 40 cents per foot
  • Video Tapes: $25 per tape
  • Slides: $1 each
  • Photos: $1 each
  • Call for more details

We know how meaningful it is to hold onto the moments that define your family’s story. Over the past two decades, we’ve helped more than 30,000 customers preserve priceless keepsakes, from 8mm film reels and VHS tapes to 35mm slides, negatives, cassette recordings, and much more!

Unlike large mail-order digitization companies, all of our work is done in-house right here in Aurora. That means your materials never leave our care, and you can rest easy knowing your family’s memories are being handled by local professionals who care about quality as much as you do.

We use professional-grade equipment and the most advanced software to produce crisp, clear digital files that maintain the integrity and warmth of your original recordings. From there, we make it simple to view, share, and archive your new digital files, so your memories can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere, by anyone.

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Trusted by Families Across Illinois and Beyond

For more than 20 years, Memory Keepers has been the local name families trust for dependable, high-quality media digitization services in Aurora, IL. Our customers often tell us that seeing their old home videos and photos again is like rediscovering part of their family history.

As Mary R. of Naperville shared, “Thank you for doing such an amazing job with my family’s 8mm movie films. The entire extended family has been enjoying seeing relatives that some of us had never seen before.”

We’re proud of our reputation for care, professionalism, and quality, and it shows in every transfer we complete. Each project we take on is handled with the same level of dedication and attention we’d give our own family’s memories.

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Why Choose Memory Keepers?

There’s a reason we’ve been trusted by thousands of families since 2003. We combine cutting-edge technology with the personalized attention only a local business can offer.

Here’s what sets us apart:

All Work Done In-House

Your films, tapes, and photos never leave our facility. We manage every step of the digitization process on-site for maximum safety and quality control.

Professional Equipment

We use industry-leading hardware and software to ensure the highest-quality results.

Experience You Can Trust

With over 20 years of hands-on experience, we understand the nuances of every media format and how to preserve it properly.

Personal Service

We’re not a warehouse operation. You can speak directly with our team, ask questions, and even drop off or pick up your materials in person.

Family Owned and Operated

As a family business, we know how deeply personal these projects are. We treat every client’s memories as if they were our own.

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Serving Aurora, the Greater Chicagoland Area, and across the globe

Conveniently located on Ogden Avenue, our Aurora shop is easily accessible to customers across Naperville, Oswego, Plainfield, Batavia, and the western suburbs of Chicago. We’re proud to serve our community with the same small-town warmth and professionalism that has kept our doors open for over two decades.

Whether you’re bringing in a single reel or hundreds of tapes, you can stop by during our regular hours (Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), or schedule a private appointment for personalized service. We’re always happy to answer questions and help guide you through the digitization process.

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Our Promise: Preserve What Matters

Technology changes fast, but memories should never fade. Our mission is to preserve your personal history for generations to come. From film to flash drive, every conversion we perform reflects the care and quality that define our work.

Whether it’s your parents’ wedding, your child’s first steps, or your family’s favorite holiday gatherings, we make sure those memories stay vivid and accessible for years to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do you send media out for processing?

No. All digitization is done on-site at our Aurora facility. Your items stay local and secure from start to finish.

2. Do you return my original materials?

We always return your originals along with your new digital copies. We treat every piece with care and ensure safe handling throughout the process.

3. What digital formats do you provide?

We can deliver your media on DVDs, USB drives, or an external hard drive (whichever works best for you).

4. Can you repair damaged tapes or film?

Yes. In most cases, we can restore and transfer media that has minor damage, ensuring you don’t lose valuable content.

5. How long does the process take?

Turnaround time depends on the volume and format of your materials, but most projects are completed within two to three weeks.

Preserve Your Memories with Confidence

At Memory Keepers, we combine modern technology with old-fashioned care to help families preserve what matters most. Our photo and video digitization services allow you to safely store, share, and relive life’s most meaningful moments — all without the worry of time or technology erasing them.

Visit us today at 2912 Ogden Avenue in Aurora, IL, or call 630-717-0278 to learn more about how we can help you convert your cherished memories to digital and keep your family’s stories alive for generations to come. Your memories deserve the care and craftsmanship only Memory Keepers can provide.

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