Free Tools
Practical, no-signup utilities to help you understand what you have and what condition it's in.
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Tape Health & Urgency Quiz
⏱️ 2 minFive questions to estimate how at-risk your VHS, Hi8, MiniDV or audio tapes are — and how soon you should act.
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What format do I have?
⏱️ 2 minA guided walkthrough that identifies an unlabelled tape or cine reel — VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, Standard 8, Super 8, 9.5mm and more.
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How long is my cine film?
⏱️ 30 secLook up the runtime of any Standard 8, Super 8, 9.5mm or 16mm reel from its diameter or footage.
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How old is my media?
⏱️ 2 minEstimate the era of an old tape, film or slide from brand markings, label style and mount cues.