Boone Innovation Lab (BIL) – Media Conversion Station

Preserve Your Memories with Ease!

The Media Conversion Station helps you digitize your old media collections. From vintage Super 8 films of family vacations to classic vinyl records, we have the tools to bring your memories into the digital age. We can convert the following media formats:

What You Need to Know:

A reservation is needed to use the Media Conversion Station. Keep the following in mind when determining how much time you will need to reserve:

• Converting 8 mm and Super 8 reels can take ten times the length of the recording. For example, a three-minute film can take 30 minutes to convert. 

• All other videotapes and non-digital sound media are converted at-speed, or the exact time of the original recording. CDs or DVDs can be copied at a slightly faster speed. 

• Only one video or sound media can be converted at a time. But slides or photos can be converted while the video or sound is converting. 

Before you Arrive:

Be sure to bring a flash drive or external hard drive to store your media after conversion. We recommend 8 GB or more of capacity. If needed, a 16 GB flash drive can be purchased at the Library for $5. In addition, CDs and DVDs (without sleeves or cases) are available for $1 each.

To give it a try, book an appointment with the Boone Innovation Lab. All you need is a BCPL library card in good standing. To sign up for a library card, visit any BCPL location.

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Located at the Main Library, Hebron Branch, and Walton Branch, the BIL is a place to create, learn, and preserve memories. For more information or to reserve equipment visit Boone Innovation Lab. Hours vary according to staff availability. Appointments are required.

Equipment varies across locations. Visit bcpl.org/bil to reserve the following for use in the BIL.