Camcorders and Their Tapes
When I think about camcorders, I think about an 80s dad in Ray Bans, a neon tank top, and stone washed jeans tucked into high top Nikes. I think about...
How Long is the Legacybox Process?
If you’ve been interested in trying out Legacybox for a while, you’re on the right track to getting your most precious photos, film, tapes, and audio preserved so that you...
Packing Your Photos for Digitization
Have you recently ordered a Legacybox kit online? Congratulations! You’re one step closer to making sure your most precious memories are digitally preserved for a lifetime. There’s no better way...
Barcoding my Items
Long story short, barcodes are the way that we--and you--keep track of your memories while they’re in the mail, going through our digitization process, and going back in the mail...
The History of Cameras
Being able to capture a moment has been one of the greatest achievements of all time. But cameras do more than just capture moments and images, they create memories and...
Accessing Your Digital Download
We digitize a whole lot of analog media at Legacybox, and we absolutely love doing it! It’s our passion to take your most special memories and bring them into the...
Legacybox - Supported Formats
Digitization isn’t only the best way to preserve your old analog memories. It’s really the only way. You see, all your old pictures, videotapes, film reels and cassette tapes...
Who Invented the VHS Tape?
Let’s take a trip back in time. We’re going to the 1970s where pants were flared, music was disco, and mustaches were money. Shortly after the Vietnam War ended, another...
What do I Count as an "Item"?
So you’ve got a pile of old tapes, film reels and photos that you want digitized. And while doing your research, you’ve found that Legacybox is one of the best...
What were the Last Albums Released on Cassette Tapes?
The cassette tape introduced music to the public in a whole new way. For the first time, music became portable and people everywhere could listen to their favorite tracks on...
Is there a Size Limit on Photos I Can Send for Digitization?
Flipping through old photos can really feel like a trip back in time. Big hair. Acid washed jeans. Neon everything. It’s okay, you’re not alone. Everyone’s style was super suspect...
8 Fashion Trends We Want Back!
There are definitely some trends (like mullets and fake tans) that should never return, but on the other hand, there are retro styles quickly making a comeback in the fashion...
Is My Tape Blank?
Sometimes, the simplest things going wrong can be the most frustrating. One example is when you look into digitization services, you pack up all of your tapes, send them in,...