Audio/Video Services
what are A/v Services
Embracing the Digital Era: Transforming Traditional Videos
Revive Your Videos: Digitize Your Memories for Timeless Enjoyment. Ensure your cherished moments stay vivid in high-quality digital format, guarding against the erosion of time.
Video Services
Step into the Present with Our Video Services. Our expertise lies in revitalizing outdated video formats, seamlessly converting them into contemporary digital versions. Whether your memories are locked on VHS tapes, camcorder cassettes, or other formats, we ensure they continue to shine brightly in the digital realm.
what are A/v Services
Transforming Traditional Media into the Digital Age
Digitize your memories today and relive them for years to come. Don’t let time fade away your cherished moments – preserve them in high-quality digital format.
Audio Services
Our Audio Services offer a seamless transition from the past to the present, as we specialize in converting old and outdated audio formats into modern, digital counterparts. Whether you have cherished memories captured on cassette tapes, vinyl records, or even Audio CDs'.
what are A/v Services
Modernizing Memories: Converting Printed Photos into Digital Format
Digitize your memories today and relive them for years to come. Don’t let time fade away your cherished moments – preserve them in high-quality digital format.
Photo Services
Transitioning Classic Photography into the Digital Age. Our Photo Services specialize in converting traditional photo prints into digital versions, preserving the essence of your visual memories while embracing the convenience and longevity of the digital era.
what are A/v Services
Repairs and Other Legacy Services
Restoring Visual Heritage: VHS Tape Repair, Camera Tape Repair, and Fungus Cleaning Services and more.
Repairs and Other Services
Unlock the Digital Age with Our Range of Services. Whether converting international DVDs, preserving tapes, or rejuvenating memories, we ensure your moments remain vivid and everlasting. Experience convenience and quality as we bring your memories into the present.
In-store conversion price guide
Choose local DVD, CD, or USB delivery at Gadgets and Gold. Prices are in Canadian dollars before tax. Streaming and downloads are available through Video Sparkles digital service.
Use Video Sparkles to place a Canada-wide mail-in order. Digital download and private streaming are included. Video Sparkles has its own online pricing and checkout; the prices below are for Gadgets and Gold in-store orders.
Start a Video Sparkles mail-in orderVideo tapes and discs — per original
| Original | DVD | USB files | DVD & USB |
|---|---|---|---|
 VHS tape | $15 | $20 | $25 |
 VHS-C camera tape | $20 | $25 | $30 |
 Hi8 / Digital8 camera tape | $20 | $25 | $30 |
 Betamax tape | $35 | $40 | $45 |
 MiniDV camera tape | $20 | $25 | $30 |
 HDV camera tape | $20 | $25 | $30 |
 Mini DVD disc | $10 | $10 | $20 |
Each video tape includes up to 2 hours. Extra footage is $10 per additional started hour, per tape. A 3-hour tape adds $10; a 4-hour tape adds $20. PAL/SECAM tapes add $10 per applicable tape.
8mm and Super 8 film
| Total film footage in one order | Conversion price |
|---|---|
 100–999 feet | $0.30 per foot |
| 1,000 feet or more | $0.25 per foot |
Minimum film order: 100 feet. The same per-foot conversion price applies to DVD, USB files, or both.
Audio — per cassette or record
| Original | CD | USB files | CD & USB |
|---|---|---|---|
 Audio cassette, up to 60 minutes | $15 | $15 | $25 |
| Audio cassette, up to 90 minutes | $20 | $15 | $30 |
 Vinyl LP | $15 | $15 | $25 |
The 90-minute cassette CD price includes two CDs.
Scanning and other media work
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
 Audio CD to MP3 | $10 per disc |
 Scan printed pictures | $1 each |
 Scan slides | $1 each |
| Printed pictures or slides, 100 or more of the same type | $0.80 each |
 Photo slideshow with music | Starting at $25 |
Repairs and copies
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| VHS tape repair | $10 per tape |
| Camera tape repair | $10 per tape |
 Fungus cleaning | $10 per tape |
| Mini DVD finalization | $5 per disc |
| Unwanted or blank tape handling | $5 per tape |
| DVD-to-DVD copy | $10 per copy |
| CD-to-CD copy | $10 per copy |
Other conversions
| Service | DVD | USB files | DVD & USB |
|---|---|---|---|
 Computer video files — up to 2 hours and maximum 100 files per batch | $25 | $20 | $30 |
 International DVD to Canadian format — per disc | $20 | $15 | $30 |
 Additional copy of completed work — per copy | $10 | $10 | $20 |
For computer video files, exceeding either the 2-hour limit or 100-file limit starts another batch.
Charges and conditions
The PAL/SECAM tape surcharge does not apply to the separately priced international DVD service.
Copyrighted and restricted material: We do not accept commercial movies, TV programs, or pornographic material for conversion.
Questions about
Our Conversion Services
Get an estimate or have questions about the services, just shoot us a message.