Film Transfers - 8mm, Super 8 & 16mm
What resolution do you scan film at?
We offer several scanning resolutions for 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm film, depending on the level of detail you need and how you plan to use the finished video.
HD Scan – 1440 x 1080
A cropped image sized for convenient viewing on modern televisions, computers, and other devices.
2K Overscan – 2048 x 1080
Captures a wider area of the film frame, including more information near the edges, providing additional flexibility for editing, reframing, stabilization, and archival use.
4K Cropped UHD – 2880 x 2160
Captures the film at a higher resolution while presenting a clean, cropped image intended for modern 4K viewing environments.
4K DCI Overscan – 4096 x 2160
Captures a larger area around the original film frame at DCI 4K resolution and is suited to projects requiring greater image detail, professional editing, restoration, or archival preservation.
Full Sensor Scan – 5320 x 4600
Provides the complete area recorded by the scanner, giving editors and preservation professionals maximum flexibility for cropping, repositioning, stabilization, and restoration.
Our team can help you select the best resolution based on your film format, budget, and plans for the finished files.
