Your film reels hold unique stories, history, and culture, but time, handling, and environment put them at risk. We help organisations digitise film so your collection is preserved, accessible, and ready to be experienced again.

We digitise any gauge of film, delivering up to 4K resolution in virtually any codec, from preservation formats like DPX and FFv1, to production standards such as ProRes, through to access profiles like H.264/MP4. This ensures your collection is safeguarded for the long-term and ready to be shared, reused, and enjoyed today.

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Why it matters

Film is one of the most fragile audiovisual formats. Vinegar syndrome, colour fading, scratches, decomposition and projector wear all threaten the survival of your reels. By choosing to digitise film, you:

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Protect irreplaceable images and stories from physical degradation.

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Make your films available for research, education, exhibition, and reuse.

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Unlock long-term value- Share films with your community through access and engagement, or create new revenue opportunities for your organisation through reuse and licensing.

The DAMsmart difference

We don’t just scan reels, we digitise film to preservation and access standards, with care.

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SAFE HANDS
Your film is entrusted to a specialist preservation team trusted by archives, broadcasters, and cultural institutions. We treat every reel with care and respect for both its cultural and technical value.
TECHNOLOGY
Professional film scanners designed for archival precision, supporting resolutions from HD to 2K and 4K. All equipment is professionally maintained, ensuring every frame is captured faithfully.
COLLECTION CONTROL
From intake to delivery, every reel is managed within a controlled workflow. By overseeing each step, we safeguard the integrity of your collection and ensure consistent, high-quality results, no matter the size or condition of the material.
CONSERVATION
Proven processes for handling film in any condition, including brittle, shrunken, or vinegar-affected reels. Even fragile or at-risk film can be stabilised and digitised, protecting content before it’s lost.

Why choose DAMsmart
to digitise film?

For nearly 20 years, DAMsmart has delivered professional film digitisation projects for archives, galleries, broadcasters, universities, and cultural institutions across Australia and beyond.

Here’s what you can expect:

Trusted leader in the region
DAMsmart is the only provider approved by the National Archives of Australia to deliver audiovisual digitisation services for video, film, and audio, and we bring more large-scale project experience than any other service provider in the region.
Standards that fit your needs
With delivery in digital formats such as DPX and FFv1 for preservation, ProRes for production, and H.264/MP4 for access.
All gauges covered
Plus expertise in audio and video digitisation and data migration, giving you a single trusted partner for your full collection.
Secure handling
Purpose-built facilities in Canberra and Kuala Lumpur with professional environmental and security controls.
Capacity for every collection
From a single reel to tens of thousands of feet of film.
Exclusively for organisations
Archives, broadcasters, libraries, councils, and cultural institutions. We’re not a consumer transfer shop; we focus only on professional outcomes.

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Film formats we digitise film from

We work across almost every motion picture format, including:

8mm,

Super 8

9.5mm

16mm (silent, optical, and magnetic sound)

35mm (silent, optical, and magnetic sound)

And more.

Not sure what you’ve got? Send us a few photos, we’ll identify the formats for you.

Specialist workflows

Every film collection is unique. We tailor workflows to meet your requirements:

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Fragile or
deteriorating film

Cleaning, repair, and preparation before scanning.

Production projects

Scanning, colour grading, and restoration designed to prepare films for re-release or new distribution.

Indigenous collections

Culturally sensitive processes, developed with respect for

Art and performance film

Secure workflows to maintain artistic integrity and visual fidelity.

Sensitive collections

Processes for projects requiring confidentiality or security clearance.

Beyond digitisation

Digitising is just the beginning. Once we digitise film, DAMsmart helps you preserve and use your collection long-term.

Preserve long-term

Safeguard your digital masters with trusted data preservation services, storage, and integrity checks.

Content modernisation

Enhance your films with transcoding, restoration, colour correction, or format migration for today’s platforms.

Access

Provide online access so films can be viewed, searched, and curated with ease.

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Consultancy & Project Planning

Let’s work together to make your stories of the past, part of the future.

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Every frame, every story,
ready to be played again.