Your most precious memories "on demand"
Forever preserve and enjoy that first bike ride, your parent's wedding, or family vacations
History Creators did an amazing job of making my old VHS available and convenient for me to view. They lightened the video and took out sections that were defective, and now I’m able to watch videos of me and my grandparents when they were young. So excited and thankful for History Creators for doing such a careful and awesome job!Jeff D. - Clarkston
What a great service! I get to see my pops on my phone video whenever I am missing him!!Karen F. - Roseville
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed bringing these old VHS tapes back to life. So happy that this service exists!Michele A. - Warren
Watching my old tapes on DVD brought back so many sweet memories. And now they are preserved forever. Thank you History Creators!Lori W. - Warren
How it works:
Request an estimate
Tell us about your project! Use the form at the bottom of the page or give us a call. We can give you a quote and answer any of your questions.
Securely drop off your items
We’re local. We’re flexible. Drop off your items at our Southfield location. You may also mail them or schedule a pickup.
Love, laugh, and cry with the whole family
Once we have your items, we will digitize them within two weeks and put them on a password-protected webpage where you can view and download them. You can then also choose to have us put them on USB, DVD, or Blu-Ray.
We're local. We're flexible. Drop your items off, mail them, or schedule a pickup.
Drop Them Off
Best for those who want to personally hand off their items and meet our staff.Mail Them
Want to avoid the drive? This option is for those who want maximum convenience. Shipping and handling fees apply.Schedule Pickup
Our concierge option, best for those who want the most convenience and security. Extra fees apply.
Why choose us:
Deeply passionate about family history
At History Creators, we view ourselves as family historians, preservationists, and artisans. Your family's tapes and photos will be treated with the utmost seriousness and care - like they were being preserved for a museum or government archive.
History Creators was founded by historian and technologist, Jonathan Fouch. Jonathan has spent the greater part of his 9-year career helping families build their legacy through technology. He is the former Chief Technology Officer of one of the largest estate planning law firms in the State of Michigan. There he developed software to create Wills and Trusts for hundreds of Michigan families. He was also in charge of a large project to digitize thousands of documents.
He graduated magna cum laude from Oakland University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and German Language and Literature [READ MORE].
Per Item Pricing:
Turnaround time: ~2 weeks. We'll provide you with a final quote before we begin work.
PER VHS, CASSETTEE, OR CAMCORDER TAPE
$22.50*
(reg. $30.00)
per tape or reel
PER 50 FEET OF
8MM OR SUPER 8 REEL
$22.50*
(reg. $30.00)
per tape or reel
PER PHOTO OR SLIDE
$0.60*
(reg. $0.80)
per photo
*We give out a limited amount of 25% off vouchers each month. Use our online project calculator and sign up for our voucher waiting list at the end.
Set up a time to securely drop off your movies and photos
Fill out our form or call to speak to John!
(248) 814-2828
Choose how you want your memories:
Choose any combination that's right for you. Use our online project calculator to get an approximate cost for your project.
You'll receive a final quote before we begin work.
Direct Download
Download and save your videos and photos for safe keeping.
DVD
We can usually fit 1-2 VHS or camcorder movies onto one DVD. We can fit 5-10 Super 8 or 8mm movies onto one DVD. We'll provide a final quote before we begin work.
USB
Plug into your Computer or TV for easy viewing. Price may vary depending on amount of movies. We'll provide a final quote before we begin work.
Blu-Ray
We can usually fit an entire collection on 1-2 Blu-Rays. We'll provide a final quote before we begin work.
FAQs
Made in Detroit:
Location:
History Creators is located on the 2nd floor of 26100 American Drive, Southfield, Michigan 48034 within the offices of Shea Aiello law firm.
Appointments:
We accept in-person appointments at our office, but please call ahead of time as we frequently travel throughout the Metro Detroit area.
