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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.

Q: how long is my vinyl record?

If you have a vinyl LP record , it can play for 20 – 25 minutes for each side with a maximum of 45 minutes. There are a couple of exceptions to this that can go up to 52 minutes and these were usually Broadway or classical LPs. The 78s were meant for singles and run 3 – 4 minutes on each side, and the 45s run about the same because they usually have one song on each side.

Q: how do i know what kind of vinyl i have?

Usually by the size or the speed written on the label. The 12″ records are the 33s, the 10″ records are the 78s and the 7″ records are the 45s. If you’re unsure, our team will let you know what kind of record you have!

Q: will my digitized vinyl sound good?

If you’ve taken good care of your vinyl records , there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect a beautiful lp to CD conversion . That being said, as with all analog video & audio formats , if they are damaged or in rough shape it can affect the quality, but our audio technicians are incredibly talented and experienced and will get the most out of any vinyl LP you share with us. For example, your 78 records are made out of shellac , not vinyl . These records predate your 33s and 45s by decades, so they’ve seen more wear and shellac is proven to have a shorter shelf-life than vinyl. Any wear and tear on this particular format are going to cause more distortion in your digital copy .

Q: can you preserve the vinyl album covers during the digitizing process?

This is a surprisingly common request, mainly because vinyl covers were awesome. Thankfully, EverPresent has a huge image scanning department and a fleet of oversized scanners . We’re happy to scan your album covers and include a high resolution .jpg file at the beginning of each folder of audio files .

Q: do you improve the vinyl recordings when you make the digital files?

We do. Our vinyl digitizing process uses various optimizations, but the big one is called a decrackle filter . Vinyl records crackled a bit initially, and a lot as they aged over the years. Sophisticated decrackle filters remove the distracting level of this noise while retaining the true vinyl sound . We also do equalizing and anti-hiss filters when appropriate.

Q: what file output do I choose?

We always recommend getting a set of .mp3 files from your vinyl recordings as they are easiest to play and compatible with smartphones. But if you are a real audiophile, we’re happy to give you a redundant set of larger .wav files . If your ear can tell the difference, it’s a minimal expense since we start all vinyl transfers as .wav files and then re-encode them to . mp3 or CDs . And the additional USB sizes are just a few dollars more. We rarely push upgrades like this, but .wav file sets are cheap enough that you shouldn’t shy if you want one.

Vinyl Record to Digital or CD Transfer

24 bit files, equalizing and other AI enhancements
Advanced sound editing, human quality control
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Our digitizing team loves working with vinyl records. They still sound amazing, and we take pride in getting that old LP sound onto your new devices. We can keep it simple and convert to a single .mp3 file for each side of your LPs. Or we do more involved projects where we edit and restore the audio, split and label your tracks, provide advanced 24 bit .wav files and even scan your vintage album covers. No matter what you choose, our 80+ person team of transfer technicians will do a fantastic job.

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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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Why Choose us to convert vinyl to cd

TRUST

Over 100 million memories preserved, 30+ years experience, 115+ expert technicians. Alarmed, camera-monitored, US-based, high-tech labs. Human quality control process. Advanced barcode tracking to keep you updated by email and text.

VALUE

The size of our company allows us to provide more for less. We’ve invested in the best audio technology so you can benefit from 24-bit .wav archival files, a hybrid of AI enhancements and human quality checks and advanced sound editing.

SECURE

You should NOT have to risk your family memories getting lost or damaged in the mail. We run a private logistics network between our clients homes, our 130+ local stores and our high tech labs nationwide. Your audio items will be binned and barcoded, and we’ll provide you with updates throughout.

RESPECT

No upfront payments and no rushed decisions. We never ask you to do work to make our job easier. Feel free to send your collections in their original envelopes, albums or boxes. We’ll count them for you, provide a no-obligation estimate, and keep everything in order.

Recovering Aging Audio with Optional AI Upgrades

Audio recordings degrade over time, often becoming uneven, noisy, or difficult to listen to. Outside of highly specialized audio restoration studios, EverPresent is the only consumer digitizing service to offer true audio engineering, cleanup, or enhancement options. Most digitizing companies simply convert and export the files exactly as-is.

At EverPresent, every audio project includes professional capture and baseline sound optimization and we also offer advanced restoration services typically unavailable from traditional digitizing companies.

Every audio transfer includes professional EQ and compression to create a more balanced, consistent listening experience.
We offer advanced AI-assisted restoration tools that can reduce hiss, hum, crackle, and ambient noise—services most transfer companies do not provide.
Optional 24-bit upgrades preserve greater dynamic range and detail for audiophiles, archival preservation, and future editing work.
Our team can perform track splitting and labeling, making large music collections easier to browse and enjoy digitally.
Every restoration is reviewed by a real technician. We use AI selectively to improve listenability—not to artificially recreate or distort original recordings.

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

All bulk discounts are applied automatically!

Cassettes & Vinyl

First 10 items: $26.99 each

$16.99 for 11+ transfers

Reel-to-Reel Audio

Starting at $45.99 for 3″ reels

Save 10% on 10+ reels

INCLUDED:

Digital transfer to high quality .wav file (16-bit 44.1kHz)
Equalizing & gain staging to improve sound
Written master tape label transcribed into filename
EverPresent mobile/web app with 60 days of private storage, unlimited sharing & downloading

Add USB (+$19.99)
Add CD set (+$19.99)
Extend your free 60 days of storage for an entire year (Starting at $25)

Add 320kbps .mp3 streaming files (+$2/transfer)
MOST POPULAR UPGRADE: Sound editing/optimizing for de-hiss, de-noise & de-crackle (as needed) ($15/item)
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!

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3 easy ways to digitize vinyl records with us

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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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Comparing The Five Largest Digitizing Services

An honest comparison to help you choose the best company for your project.

Digitizing Audio

Our team believes audio transfer is the most challenging format due to the rapid aging of the source media and inconsistent original microphone quality. Even our standard level of service involves both human and AI-enabled optimizations to ensure a high-integrity listening experience.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Formats Handled	✅ Audio cassette tapes, vinyl records, reel-to-reel audio, microcassettes, mini cassettes, DAT tapes, CDs	✅ Audio cassette tapes, Reel-to-reel audio, microcassettes, mini cassettes	❌ Not Available	❌ Cassette tapes; Reel-to-reel tapes	❌ Not Available
Basic Enhancements	✅ Basic equalizing and optimization	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	✅ Remove dead space	❌ Not available
Restorative Enhancements	✅ Advanced equalizing, de-hiss, decrackle and more	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available
Tracks & Labels	✅ Custom track splitting; track labeling	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available
Output Options	✅ 16-bit or 24-bit .wav or .mp3 streaming files + .wav	❌ .mp3	❌ Not available	✅ .wav	❌ Not available

Shipping & Drop-off Experience

All transport between our stores, your homes and our high-tech labs is handled by our private in-house logistics network that’s 100% devoted to safely transporting your precious photos and videos.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Home Pickup	✅ Yes. Northeast, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, DC, Florida	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available
Local Stores	✅ Yes. Over 130 local stores.	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	❌ Not available	✅ Local stores receive projects that are then shipped to Atlanta
Inbound Shipping Included	✅ Included	✅ Included	❌ Surcharge	❌ Surcharge	✅ Included
Flexible Shipping Approach	✅ Free labels to be used on any sized box	❌ Fully prepaid box; size limits	❌ Prepaid ship kit; size limits	✅ Prepaid ship kit or mail yourself	✅ Boxed and shipped for you at retail counter

Shopping & Service Experience

We are the only major national company that makes it 100% free to get us your project, counts everything for you, build an inventory, and provides a free estimate and personal consultation before you pay a dime.

	EverPresent	LegacyBox	iMemories	ScanCafe	CVS, Walmart
Inventory & Quotes	✅ Formats identified and counted for you	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work	❌ You do the work
Order Approval & Payment	✅ Free quote provided, pay after approval	❌ Fully pre-pay before sending in your project	❌ Pre-pay for ship kit	✅ Pre-pay for ship kit OR 75% deposit based on DIY counts	❌ Fully pre-pay before sending in your project
Personalized Ordering Experience	✅ Choice of phone consultation or online self-service	❌ Online shopping cart	❌ Online shopping cart	✅ Online shopping cart with option to call first	❌ Online shopping cart
Digital Delivery Options	✅ Download and private cloud app free for 60 days	❌ Downloads not included in listed pricing	✅ Download and private cloud app free for 30 days	❌ Download from a .zip file via email or sign up for third-party hosting	❌ Available for 60 days via Google download

*Information regarding competitors is based on public research and market knowledge available at the time of publication. Product features, and service offerings are subject to change. EverPresent does not guarantee the absolute accuracy of competitor data. Please verify all information directly with the respective service provider.

frequently asked questions about vinyl record digitizing

If you have a vinyl LP record, it can play for 20 – 25 minutes for each side with a maximum of 45 minutes. There are a couple of exceptions to this that can go up to 52 minutes and these were usually Broadway or classical LPs. The 78s were meant for singles and run 3 – 4 minutes on each side, and the 45s run about the same because they usually have one song on each side.

Usually by the size or the speed written on the label. The 12″ records are the 33s, the 10″ records are the 78s and the 7″ records are the 45s. If you’re unsure, our team will let you know what kind of record you have!

If you’ve taken good care of your vinyl records, there’s no reason you shouldn’t expect a beautiful lp to CD conversion. That being said, as with all analog video & audio formats, if they are damaged or in rough shape it can affect the quality, but our audio technicians are incredibly talented and experienced and will get the most out of any vinyl LP you share with us. For example, your 78 records are made out of shellac, not vinyl. These records predate your 33s and 45s by decades, so they’ve seen more wear and shellac is proven to have a shorter shelf-life than vinyl. Any wear and tear on this particular format are going to cause more distortion in your digital copy.

This is a surprisingly common request, mainly because vinyl covers were awesome. Thankfully, EverPresent has a huge image scanning department and a fleet of oversized scanners. We’re happy to scan your album covers and include a high resolution .jpg file at the beginning of each folder of audio files.

We do. Our vinyl digitizing process uses various optimizations, but the big one is called a decrackle filter. Vinyl records crackled a bit initially, and a lot as they aged over the years. Sophisticated decrackle filters remove the distracting level of this noise while retaining the true vinyl sound. We also do equalizing and anti-hiss filters when appropriate.

The great news is that vinyl players are still being made and the new models are good and have convenient outputs for digitizing on a computer. Our process involves advanced interfaces and premium connections that get the most out of the sound, along with optimizing software. But if you want to try this at home, for $300-400 you can get a perfectly solid vinyl player. The key for us and anyone is to keep the needle clean and have replacement needles on hand. Doing a high volume digitizing project on vinyl will wear out the needle quicker than you think.

We always recommend getting a set of .mp3 files from your vinyl recordings as they are easiest to play and compatible with smartphones. But if you are a real audiophile, we’re happy to give you a redundant set of larger .wav files. If your ear can tell the difference, it’s a minimal expense since we start all vinyl transfers as .wav files and then re-encode them to .mp3 or CDs. And the additional USB sizes are just a few dollars more. We rarely push upgrades like this, but .wav file sets are cheap enough that you shouldn’t shy if you want one.

Did you know Thomas Edison actually invented the first phonograph in 1877? Also known as a gramophone record, LP record or most commonly known as a vinyl record. This analog format has a long history and even though they are still manufactured on a small scale, they left the mainstream around 1991. If you have any sort of record you want to convert to CD, the most popular ones our audio technicians capture on a day-to-day basis are the 78s, 45s and 33s. When we convert vinyl records to CD, you also receive a digital file done by an experienced audio technician and captured directly to the computer before undergoing our extensive quality control process then burned to CD. Most vinyl records will fit onto one CD and you can also share the downloadable mp3 files.

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Your oldest vinyl LP records are your 78s. They were developed first and followed by the 33s and the 45s. These numbers refer to their rotational speed, or RPM, not their size. Many people have large record collections because vinyl was popular in the music market through the 1980s and vinyl record players are still available for purchase. Similar to the way people collect CDs and DVDs, vinyl records still have a niche among serious collectors but you will also find that the majority of them have already been transferred to digital and are available for purchase on any major music retailer site or store.

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Vinyl Record to Digital or CD Transfer

100,000+

130+

90,000+

115+

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Our Mission

Why Choose us to convert vinyl to cd

TRUST

VALUE

SECURE

RESPECT

Recovering Aging Audio with Optional AI Upgrades

Audio Conversion Pricing

Cassettes & Vinyl

Reel-to-Reel Audio

INCLUDED:

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.

Our App

First 60 Days FREE

Works On All Devices

Easy Sharing & Downloading

Secure Cloud Backup

Organize Photos & Videos

Stop Searching. Start Sharing.

3 easy ways to digitize vinyl records with us

HOME PICKUPS

LOCAL STORES

FREE SHIPPING

Still have more questions about vinyl record to CD project?

866-363-3351

Comparing The Five Largest Digitizing Services

frequently asked questions about vinyl record digitizing

how long is my vinyl record?

how do i know what kind of vinyl i have?

will my digitized vinyl sound good?

can you preserve the vinyl album covers during the digitizing process?

do you improve the vinyl recordings when you make the digital files?

how do i pick the right vinyl equipment?

what file output do I choose?