New York City families trust Scan A Lot to convert their VHS tapes, photos, slides, film reels, and audio cassettes to digital. We are just over the Queens border in West Hempstead — about 30 minutes from most of Queens and Brooklyn, with easy parking that Manhattan camera shops can’t offer.
Media digitization NYC residents can drive to — about 30 minutes from most of Queens and Brooklyn, with parking.
Media Digitization NYC: Why Customers Come to Us
- Hand your memories to a real person — no shipping your only copies across the country
- By-appointment drop-off — no waiting in line; call ahead and we’re ready for you
- Everything done in-house since 2006 — video, photo, film, and audio under one roof
Getting here
329 Chestnut Street, West Hempstead, NY 11552 — a short drive via the Cross Island Parkway and Southern State, or take the LIRR West Hempstead branch. Prefer not to travel? Our mail-in service works great from anywhere in the five boroughs.
Book your appointment: 844-SCAN-PIX (722-6749) or sales@scanalot.photos.
Further reading: the Library of Congress publishes guidance on caring for film, tape and photographic materials.
Ready to preserve your memories?
Call 844-SCAN-PIX (722-6749) or email sales@scanalot.photos to book your appointment.
Media Digitization Nyc: Common Questions
How long does it take?
Most orders are ready in one to two weeks. Large collections take longer, and we tell you the honest timeline when we see what you have rather than promising a date we cannot keep. Rush work is sometimes possible — ask when you book.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on format and quantity: photos are priced per scan, tapes per hour of footage, film per reel or per foot. Small jobs are often cheaper than people expect, and large collections get better per-item pricing. We quote before any work begins, and the quote does not move unless you add to the order.
Are my originals safe?
Your originals stay in our West Hempstead lab for the whole job and come back to you with the digital copies. Nothing is sent to a third-party facility. Every item is logged in and logged out, and fragile material is handled by hand rather than run through automated feeders.
What format do I get back?
Standard delivery is a USB flash drive with high-resolution files — JPEG for photos and scans, MP4 for video and film, MP3 or WAV for audio. We can also provide a hard drive, cloud download link, or DVDs if you still use a player. Tell us what suits how you actually watch and share things.
What if my tapes or film are damaged?
Bring them anyway. Mould, broken splices, snapped leader and warped reels are routine for us, and a surprising amount is recoverable. We inspect first and tell you honestly what can and cannot be saved before charging you for the attempt.
Do you handle all five boroughs of New York City?
Yes — all five boroughs of New York City is part of our regular service area, and it is one of the reasons customers choose a local lab over a mail-away chain.