Past to Present Studios digitises old photographs and VHS tapes, restores damaged prints, and creates custom memorial and celebration videos — all from our base in Kent. Same-day collection across Folkestone, Dover, Canterbury and more, or send to us by post from anywhere in the UK.
Same-day collection & return in Folkestone, Hythe, Dover, Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay and Faversham. Outside these areas? Contact us — we also offer a nationwide postal service.
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Prints, loose or in albums
Whether your photos are loose in a box or stuck firmly into an old album, we scan them without damaging the original.
Tapes and discs converted to digital video
Your VHS tapes and DVDs, transferred to a digital file you can watch, share and keep safe for good.
Faded, torn or damaged prints
Old, ripped, faded or water-damaged photos, carefully restored back to a clean, sharp copy.
Tribute Video · Wedding Video · Celebration Video
A finished video built from your own photos and clips, edited together to tell your story.
We'll come to you, collect your photos or tapes, and bring them straight back the same day in:
Same-day turnaround depends on your location and what's being digitised — larger orders or custom videos may take a little longer. We'll always confirm timing with you. Contact us for more information.
Not in one of our collection towns? No problem. Get a free quote, pack your photos or tapes safely in a box, and send them to us by recorded delivery. We'll do the rest and post everything back to you, also by recorded delivery.
Get a postal quote