Photos, negatives & slides
Bring older photographic media into a digital format that is easier to store, copy, view and share.
Printed photosNegativesSlides
DAS Stols Group / Transfer Studio
Preserving memories since 2006
Old formats.
Modern access.
DSG Transfer Studio brings photos, negatives, slides, VHS, VHS-C and older audio into practical digital formats for viewing, sharing and safekeeping.
Transfer Studio services
Four core services.
One simple starting point.
You do not need to know the technical name of the format. Tell us what you have — or send a clear photo — and we can help identify the next step.
VHS & VHS-C transfer
Convert legacy video tapes into digital files for modern computers, televisions and storage devices.
VHSVHS-CDigital output
Audio transfer
Preserve cassette, vinyl and other older recordings in a more convenient digital form.
Audio cassetteVinyl / LPDigital audio
Video & audio editing
Discuss trimming, arrangement, effects or other finishing where transferred media needs extra work.
TrimArrangeEffects
Output
Digital file delivery
Completed files can be supplied on suitable storage media, including your own device where appropriate.
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Not sure what you have?
A short description or clear photograph is usually enough for us to identify the media and discuss options.
Popular transfer types
Sometimes a picture is the easiest way to identify what you have.
These are some of the formats people most often bring to Transfer Studio. If your media looks similar, send Dewald a clear photo and an approximate quantity — you do not need to know the technical name first.
01 · Photo scanning
Printed photos
Loose photographs, family collections and older printed pictures can be scanned into practical digital files for easier viewing, copying and safekeeping.
02 · Slide digitising
Slides & transparencies
Mounted slides and older transparencies can be converted into digital image files so they are easier to view, organise and share again.
03 · Audio transfer
Audio cassettes & vinyl
Older cassette recordings and vinyl / LP audio can be transferred into convenient digital audio files for modern playback and storage.
04 · Negative scanning
Negatives & film strips
Older photographic negatives and negative strips can be digitised into viewable image files without needing the original printed photograph.
Not sure whether yours is the same format?A clear phone photo is normally enough to start the conversation.
Send the details to Dewald →Completed files
Choose a practical way to receive your digital copies.
Output options depend on the size and type of transfer. You may use your own suitable storage media, or ask what storage options are currently available.
Memory stick / USBConvenient for everyday viewing and sharing
External hard driveUseful for larger collections and video files
CD / DVDAvailable where suitable for the job
Your own mediaAsk us whether your device is suitable
Quoting
Every transfer job is a little different.
Rather than forcing every job into one online price, we confirm what you have and quote according to the work required.
- Media type and format
- Approximate quantity or duration
- Condition of the original media
- Any editing or finishing required
- Preferred output/storage method
How it works
Simple from the first message.
Tell us what you have
A description and rough quantity is enough to begin.
Confirm the job
We discuss the format, output and any editing needed.
Transfer & prepare
The agreed media is converted and prepared in the chosen format.
Receive your digital copy
Collect the completed files on the agreed storage media.
Quick enquiry
Tell Dewald
what you have.
Select the type of media, add an approximate quantity and choose your preferred output. We’ll prepare a WhatsApp message with the useful details already included.
Transfer Studio since 2006PretoriaWhatsApp: +27 79 879 1489
Also available from Dewald
Online admin assistance
Practical help with selected everyday online and office tasks.
Email & correspondenceSelected correspondence help
Online researchFinding and organising information
Online shoppingHelp with selected purchases
Document typingDictation to prepared document
Frequently asked
A few useful answers.
Do I need to know the exact media format?
No. Send a description or a clear photograph and we can start from there.
Can I supply my own USB or external drive?
Yes, where the device is suitable for the completed files. Ask before the job if you are unsure.
Can transferred video or audio also be edited?
Yes. Editing can be discussed as part of the job where trimming, arrangement, effects or other finishing is required.
Why is there no fixed price list here?
Media type, quantity, condition, duration, editing and output method can all affect the work required. We prefer to confirm the job and quote accordingly.