Convert Reel to Reel Tapes to Digital

  • Bring us any size reel to reel tape for transfer to to CD, USB, and digital
  • 24 bit files, equalizing and other AI enhancements
  • Enjoy our App for easy sharing, streaming & secure backup

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Relax and Let the Experts at EverPresent Convert Reel-to-Reel to Digital For You


EverPresent specializes in rescuing the sound from 1/4 inch reel-to-reel audio tapes. Not only can we convert reel-to-reel to digital whether it’s small or large reels, but we also have the expertise to handle sticky or damaged tape, tricky time stretching, and recording speed issues.
We have 80 technicians ready to get started on your project, providing a single .mp3 file for each of your reels. Or, we can get into sound editing or track splitting and labeling, and various advanced options like 24 bit .wav files. 
Either way, expect world-class audio transfer service because we never use cheap players. Only the finest decks from companies like TEAC. Take the next step today!

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Our Mission

“By making the hard work of digitizing and sharing easy for our clients, we will preserve our world’s history before old formats fade and family stories are lost to time. Our ultimate goal is to make your best memories EverPresent in your life.”
– Eric, Jennifer & Winston

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HOME PICKUPS

Too many boxes to move on your own? Complimentary home and office pickups are offered along the East Coast from Maine to Florida.

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LOCAL STORES

130+ locations available for convenient drop-off. See which store is closest to you. Our drivers personally transport projects to our local lab for digitizing.

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FREE SHIPPING

We accept mail-in orders from across the U.S. We’ll email a pre-paid UPS label or apply a shipping credit if you ship on your own.

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How We Recover Aging Audio on Your Reels


Your reels may not be as pristine as they once were, and most conversion companies just convert and export the file as is – even if they’re uneven, noisy, or difficult to listen to. EverPresent is one of the only places you can convert reel-to-reel to digital that actually offers true audio engineering, cleanup, or enhancement options:

  • Professional EQ and compression for a balanced, consistent listening experience.
  • Advanced AI-assisted restoration tools to minimize hiss, hum, crackle, and ambient noise.
  • Preserve greater dynamic range and detail with optional 24-bit upgrades. Popular with audiophiles or for archival preservation/future editing work.
  • Track splitting and labeling for effortless browsing of a large music collection.
  • A real technician reviews your restoration, and we only finalize the conversion if we’re proud of the work

Our AI-assisted process restores balance and clarity while preserving the original recording. Our AI enhancement tools can:

  • Normalize volume for consistent listening
  • Reduce background noise
  • Remove hiss from tapes
  • Reduce crackle in vinyl recordings

Across all analog formats we use artificial intelligence as a support tool, not a substitute for human expertise. AI assists with stabilization, cleanup, and consistency, allowing our specialists to focus on judgment, quality control, and preservation decisions.

We don’t apply the same approach to every format, and we don’t automate simply for speed. Slides demand different care than VHS tapes; audio requires different judgment than film. Each project is reviewed by people who understand the material, the era it came from, and the responsibility that comes with preserving it.

Every order reflects the same philosophy: thoughtful technology, human oversight, and respect for the original.

Audio Conversion Pricing

Cassettes & Vinyl

As low as $19 per transfer

You are automatically saving 20%
if you have 10+ items
1 – 10 items: $24 each


Reel-to-Reel Audio

Starting at $46 for 3″ reels

Save 10% on 10+ reels

INCLUDED:

  • Local service or free shipping label
  • Digital transfer to high quality .wav file (16-bit 44.1kHz)
  • Equalizing & gain staging to improve sound
  • EverPresent mobile/web app with 60 days of private storage, unlimited sharing & downloading
$5 per item

Upgrade to our Secure service and receive your choice of one USB thumb drive or one DVD set, plus all written item labels transcribed into filenames

  • Additional USBs (+$20 each)
  • Additional CD sets (+$16)
  • Extend your free 60 days of storage for an entire year (Starting at $25)
$15 per item

MOST POPULAR UPGRADE: Our Enhance service provides hybrid human and AI de-aging to remove crackle, hiss and other artifacts

  • Add 320kbps .mp3 streaming files (+$2/transfer)
  • High sample rate 24-bit .wav files @ 44.1kHz-192kHz ($12/tape)
  • Track splitting (music content only; $10/tape); Track labeling (music content only; $10/tape)

Analog audio formats like cassette tapes, reel-to-reel recordings, and vinyl records require careful handling and the right playback equipment to digitize properly. Many consumer services rely on basic converters that simply copy audio in real time with little attention to sound quality. At EverPresent, we digitize audio using professional playback decks and high-quality analog-to-digital interfaces, creating archival-quality files that preserve the full character of the original recording.

When recordings have age-related issues like hiss, crackle, or uneven levels, we can apply optional digital restoration tools to improve clarity and balance while preserving the authenticity of the recording. We also organize your files with track splitting and clear labeling, making it easy to navigate, share, and enjoy your recordings long after the digitization process is complete.

We know that finding the right audio conversion service for your needs can be tricky. That’s why our team will walk you through the technical options in advance before you commit to anything. It’s free to get your materials to us for an estimate and there’s no upfront payment.

We don’t promote flashy discounts or expiring coupons. We offer volume discounts because it’s fair, and we apply them automatically.

We offer the widest range of options and capabilities to ensure your project gets what it needs, but out of respect for your budget, never more than it needs. In our business, one size rarely fits all (or fits in a box).

A $50 service fee applies to all orders. This service fee provides for safe handling procedures including: intake, item coding, physical & digital storage, quality checks by senior technicians and packaging.

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Our App

All digitizing projects include 60 days of free access to the EverPresent app. Download your archive and save a copy to any device or keep storing with us.

Download our app on Android and iOS for access on your smartphone or tablet. Easily cast to any smart devices sharing wi-fi with the app.

Share your whole collection or just one file via email, text, social media and more. All directly from the app.

Keep your photos and videos securely backed up to the cloud for as long as you want with our low monthly backup subscriptions.

Folder and flag your favorite photos and videos. Rename, reorganize and caption. Whatever you want!

Only at EverPresent! Our App automatically finds highlights in your digitized family videos, creating clips and summaries so you can easily watch, edit and share your favorite memories.

Stop Searching. Start Sharing.

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Still have more questions about reel-to-reel conversion?

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Watch This Video to Learn More About Reel-to-Reel Digitizing

Frequently Asked questions about digitizing reel-to-reel tapes

A lot of audiophiles do prefer reel-to-reel from a pure sound perspective. You get a continuous signal in the analog format. It has a natural warmth that’s honestly pretty tough to replicate with digital. However, reel-to-reel tapes degrade over time, and playback equipment is becoming rarer and more expensive to maintain. It’s far more practical to convert reel-to-reel to digital. You also get peace of mind knowing your tapes are backed up.

You can attempt to convert reel-to-reel to digital yourself with a deck, an analog-to-analog converter, and recording software. But this is becoming more and more difficult as equipment becomes harder to find. Output quality can be hit or miss depending on calibration, tape speed matching, and playback equipment. It’s far easier to send your tapes to us since we have professional TEAC decks. We’re also equipped to handle speed and alignment issues so you get the best possible digital file.

You pay as low as $46 per transfer for reel-to-reel audio conversion. You can save 10% on 10+ reels. Get in touch with our team for a personalized quote today.

It depends on how many tapes you’re sending in and our current backlog here at EverPresent. Your tape condition plays a role as well. We’ll give you a realistic timeline on turnaround when you connect with our experts.

We deliver files in .mp3 or .wav. Standard transfers come as a single .mp3 per reel. We also offer higher fidelity 24-bit .wav files if you need them. You can choose to receive your files as a CD or USB drive as well.

Yes, and this is actually why many people choose to convert reel-to-reel to digital with us over the competition. Most conversion companies will just export the file exactly as-is, even if it’s subpar. We provide professional EQ and compression. Our experts may use AI to reduce hiss, hum, and crackle if need be, too. 

We guarantee to securely transfer your digital files to the media you’ve chosen. Your original tapes will be returned uncut, and in the same condition they were sent to us.

Yes. We send your tapes back after the fact.

Store them somewhere cool and dry, away from direct sunlight/humidity.

Yes! Whether you’re trying to convert cassette tape to digital, vinyl to digital, or microcassette to digital, we always work with our customers to give them the best deal possible. Get in touch for a quote.

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