DIGIRAW provides a specialist DVD conversion service for home video DVDs, camcorder discs and Mini DVDs, converting them into high-quality MP4 digital files you can watch on modern TVs, phones, tablets and computers.
Many families still have precious home videos stored on DVDs that are becoming harder to watch. DVD players are disappearing, laptops rarely include disc drives, and important memories can end up trapped on discs nobody can easily play.
DIGIRAW provides a UK-wide DVD conversion and DVD to digital service for home video discs. You send your DVDs to us securely, we convert them into modern MP4 video files, and your original discs are returned after conversion.
The finished MP4 files can be downloaded, supplied on USB, stored safely, shared privately with family and watched on modern devices.
If your discs contain family recordings, wedding films, camcorder footage, school performances, holidays, celebrations or personal memories, this is the right place to start.
Home video DVDs were created in many different ways. DIGIRAW can work with a wide range of DVD formats and recordings, including discs that may now be difficult to play.
Family recordings, birthdays, holidays, Christmases, school performances, celebrations and everyday memories stored on DVD.
DVDs recorded directly in compatible camcorders can usually be converted into modern MP4 video files.
Small 8cm Mini DVDs used by many DVD camcorders can often be converted even when modern computers no longer have suitable drives.
Recordings created using domestic DVD recorders can usually be converted, subject to the way the original disc was recorded and finalised.
If VHS, Hi8, MiniDV or other older camcorder footage was previously transferred onto DVD, we can often work from that DVD copy.
Some discs that no longer play normally may still contain recoverable video data. We can assess troublesome discs and only charge for successful conversion.
Important: DIGIRAW specialises in disc-to-digital conversion. We do not currently convert VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, audio cassettes or other analogue formats directly.
MP4 is widely supported, easy to store and simple to watch across modern devices. That makes it ideal for preserving family DVDs while making those recordings far easier to enjoy again.
MP4 files work well on phones, tablets, computers, smart TVs and many modern media players.
MP4 files are much easier to copy, download, store and share privately with relatives than old DVDs.
Converting DVDs to MP4 helps preserve important recordings before ageing, damage or disc failure makes them harder - or impossible - to recover.
You do not need to visit the studio. Customers send home video DVDs to DIGIRAW from across the UK using their preferred tracked postal or courier service.
Tell us roughly how many home video DVDs you have and how you would like your converted files supplied.
Package your discs securely and send them using a tracked postal or courier service of your choice.
Your discs are checked, converted and prepared as modern digital video files for straightforward playback.
Your MP4 files are delivered by download, USB or both, and your original DVDs are returned.
Pricing is based on the number of home video DVDs being converted. Larger or unusual collections can be reviewed before you send anything.
For larger batches, use the quote form and we will help confirm the best route before anything is sent.
Once converted, your MP4 files can be supplied in the way that suits you best.
Customers normally send DVDs to DIGIRAW using Royal Mail tracked services or a courier service of their choice.
Package discs securely so they cannot move around in transit. If you are sending valuable or irreplaceable family recordings, use a tracked and appropriately insured service so the parcel can be followed from your address to DIGIRAW.
Original DVD cases are not required provided each disc is protected against scratching. Removing bulky cases can considerably reduce the size and weight of larger parcels, although you are welcome to send the original cases if you prefer.
Some customers use courier comparison services such as Interparcel to compare collection, drop-off, speed and cost options. Choose the route that gives you the level of tracking and cover you are comfortable with.
This page is focused on home video DVD conversion and DVD to digital MP4 conversion. If your discs are wedding videos, pet memories, commercial films or music CDs, these pages may be more useful.
Yes. Home video DVDs can usually be converted into MP4 files, making them much easier to watch on modern devices such as phones, tablets, computers and smart TVs.
The exact result depends on the condition of the disc and how the original DVD was created.
We can work with many home-recorded DVDs, camcorder DVDs, Mini DVDs, DVD recorder discs and DVDs that were previously created from VHS or older camcorder tapes.
The result depends on the disc format, its condition and how it was originally recorded.
Yes. We can convert many 8cm Mini DVDs recorded in compatible DVD camcorders into MP4 files for modern playback.
If a Mini DVD does not play normally, the video data may still be present and recoverable.
That is usually fine if the footage is now stored on a DVD. DIGIRAW does not convert VHS or camcorder tapes directly, but we can often convert DVDs that were previously created from older tape formats.
Often, yes. Some camcorder DVDs were never finalised correctly, which means they may not play in a normal DVD player today.
In many cases the video data is still present and can be recovered. DIGIRAW only charges for successful conversions.
Sometimes. Light scratches and read problems do not automatically mean the recordings are lost.
We can assess troublesome discs and will only charge for a successful conversion.
Home video DVDs are normally supplied as MP4 files because MP4 offers broad compatibility with modern TVs, phones, tablets, computers and media players.
It also makes family recordings much easier to store, copy and share privately than relying on the original DVD.
Conversion does not magically increase the quality of the original recording. The aim is to preserve the video from the DVD as a practical digital file for modern playback.
If the original recording is low resolution, soft, shaky or noisy, those characteristics will usually remain.
Home video DVD conversion costs £29 for one or two DVDs, £11 per DVD for three or more, £10 per DVD for five or more, and £9 per DVD for ten or more.
For larger or unusual collections, you can request a quote before sending anything.
No. DVD cases are not normally required provided the discs are individually protected from scratching and securely packaged for transit.
Removing bulky cases can reduce postage costs for larger collections, although you are welcome to send the original cases if you prefer.
Yes, if the videos are your own family recordings and you hold the rights to the content.
If you want to share family videos privately, this guide may help: How to share family videos on YouTube without making them public.
Yes. Your original DVDs remain yours and are returned after conversion unless another arrangement is agreed in advance.
Yes, but commercial DVD film and television collections are handled through our separate Films & Shows disc-to-digital service rather than our Home Video conversion service.
Small home video DVD orders are usually completed within 7-10 working days from receipt.
Larger batches or discs requiring additional recovery work may take longer.
Start your order, tell us what you have found, or ask first if you are unsure. We will help you choose the right route before anything is sent.