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AI DVD Upscaling in HD and 4K

AI-Powered DVD Upscaling to HD and 4K Quality

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DVD and Blu-Ray

1+ Disc = £55 per disc
10+ Disc = £50 per disc (10% off)
40+ Disc = £45 per disc (15% off)

1-4 DVDs = £45 SALE £33.75 per Disc
5-9 DVDs = £40 SALE £30 per Disc
10-39 DVDs = £38 SALE £28.50 per Disc

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DVD Upscale

Tired of watching grainy, low-quality footage from old DVDs or videotapes? Step into a new era of clarity with Alive Studios’ advanced restoration and upscaling services. We don’t just transfer your videos we transform them.

Say goodbye to subpar visuals and hello to vibrant colours, sharp detail, and a cinematic experience in HD or 4K. Want to see the results? Check out our before-and-after examples.

We handle everything from DVD upscale to restoring VHS, camcorder, and professional tapes like Betacam. Already have digital files? We can enhance and upscale those too all with our powerful AI technology.

Don’t let your memories fade our AI-enhanced videos are made for the big screen, with a level of detail and colour that brings every moment back to life.

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Ai DVD Restoration

When you play an old DVD on a modern HD or 4K TV, the television has to guess the missing detail and upscale the picture on the fly. This quick, automated process often looks soft, blocky, or washed out.

At Alive Studios, we do things properly.
We take your original DVD files and run them through our professional AI upscaling and restoration system. This allows us to rebuild detail, reduce noise, improve colour, and create a far cleaner, sharper HD or even 4K master. The results are dramatically better than letting a TV do its own basic upscaling.

Our restoration process includes:
• AI De-interlacing
• Scene-by-scene colour correction
• AI noise reduction
• AI upscaling and detail enhancement
• AI stabilisation (when required)

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DVD Upscaled to USB stick

Your restored videos are delivered on a USB stick in MP4 format easy to watch on any modern device, simple to copy, and effortless to share with family.

And for even more convenience, we also upload your films to Alive Cloud, our private, secure streaming platform. You can watch your upgraded videos on your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV, and share access with family members at the click of a button.

Beautifully remastered. Simple to view. Easy to share.
That’s the Alive Studios way.

To find out about our digital output formats [click here].

Teranex AV

Teranex 4K with UltraStudio 4K

At Alive Studios, we go far beyond basic DVD transfers—we use professional-grade technology to breathe new life into your standard-definition DVDs. Our process combines the Teranex AV standards converter, known for its industry-leading precision, with the 12G-SDI UltraStudio 4K, delivering ultra-clean signal capture and output. We then apply our powerful in-house Stable Diffusion AI software to intelligently enhance, sharpen, and upscale every frame.

The result? Your old DVDs are transformed into beautifully remastered videos in HD or even 4K Ultra HD ready to be enjoyed on today’s large-screen TVs and high-resolution devices.

To learn more about the powerful equipment we use behind the scenes, [click here].

 

Service Features​

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Free collection and delivery

We make preserving your cine films as easy as possible. We can arrange collection and delivery from your home or workplace either by your postman or by our trusted courier service.
Delivery is always completely free, and collection is free on all orders over £100.

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AI DVD Upscaling

We now use Artificial Intelligence to colour-correct, upscale, and restore your DVD/Blu-Ray. This time-aware enhancement system sharpens and de-noises video while recovering incredible amounts of detail. Delivered back to you in HD or 4K UHD

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Free 14 Day AI Movie Hosting

All videos we transfer for you are uploaded to our password-protected Alive Cloud; our Ai analyzes and indexes your video library, letting you search for speech, text, people, vehicles, sounds and more.

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Supplied on USB stick

Your videos will be supplied in MPEG-4 format on a Dual USB Stick. Plug into your TV to enjoy on the big screen. Then pop it into your computer/iPad to re-order, rename, and edit. Add your titles, music etc.

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Alive Cloud

Search. Watch. Share.

Everything we transfer is uploaded to a private Alive Cloud account — free for 14 days! After that you have the option to extend it for just £24 per year for 10GB of secure storage.

Alive Cloud isn’t just storage — it’s smart, searchable, and shareable. Powered by advanced AI indexing, your videos become fully searchable. Find specific words, objects, text, actions, and more within your movies — instantly.

Share your memories with friends and family effortlessly, anytime, anywhere. Alive Cloud works through any web browser and is also available via our iOS and Android apps.

Alive Cloud Web Version

The web version of Alive Cloud is where your journey begins. Here, you can track the progress of your order, message your editor directly, keeping you connected every step of the way.

Once your movies are ready, Alive Cloud uses powerful AI indexing to make your videos fully searchable.

You can personalise your movies by updating titles, writing full descriptions, and even adding chapter menus—just like a DVD. When everything is set, you can easily share your individual films with friends and family anywhere in the world.

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Alive Cloud TV App

The Alive Cloud TV app makes it incredibly easy to enjoy your home movies right on your television. Simply log in once, and all your videos stored in Alive Cloud will be instantly available to watch on your TV.

Alive Cloud is available on Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV, with dedicated apps for Samsung and LG TVs currently in development.

It’s the easiest, most enjoyable way to relive your treasured memories—right where they belong: on the big screen!

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Alive Cloud Mobile App

The Alive Cloud Mobile App makes it easy to enjoy your home movies on the go. All your videos stored in Alive Cloud are instantly available right on your phone or tablet.

Our app is available for iPhone, iPad, all Android devices, and Amazon Fire Tablets — giving you the freedom to relive your memories anytime, anywhere.

It’s the perfect way to take your home movies with you, wherever life takes you.

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Alive Cloud Tablet App

The Alive Cloud Tablet App is simple and seamless. Just log in once, and instantly access all of your home movies stored in Alive Cloud—directly on your tablet.

Our app is available for iPad, Android tablets, and Amazon Fire Tablets, making it easy to enjoy your memories on a larger screen while you're on the move.

It’s the ultimate way to watch your home movies when you're away from home.

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Ordering is so easy!

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  1. Build your order using the ‘Order and quote form’ button below.
  2. Print off the confirmation email.
  3. Wrap your films securely and place them in a box/Jiffy bag with your order form.
  4. Send at the post office, or use our FREE courier collection service.

  5. Or order by Phone

Order by Phone

Speak to one of our friendly team at the studio who will do everything for you.
Lines are open 9.00 am to 5:30 pm weekdays, and most Saturdays Tel: 0800 0830561

FREE Collection Service

We are happy to arrange to collect your tapes from your work or home address. We use Royal Mail for small boxes and DHL for larger orders. The collection is completely free if spending over £100 or just £10 if spending under £100.

FREE Delivery Service

Delivery back to you is completely FREE on ALL orders, whether large or small. We even provide you with a precise timed delivery window, so you don’t have to wait in all day.

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Customer Reviews

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Reviews
S Sergei
S Sergei
I needed to have my old wedding video tapes converted to digital format. I found several companies online that offered this service for a lower price, but I decided to go with Alive Studios after reading about their process. I was especially pleased to learn that they clean each tape on a special machine before transferring it to digital. This step was very important to me because these tapes hold lifelong memories for me and my family. I was incredibly impressed with the results. I also loved the feature that lets you watch everything online in the cloud and easily share the videos with your family. If you want to transfer your old tapes to digital format don’t look further, I highly recommend Alive Studios. Here, you truly pay for quality — and for me, quality is the most important factor when choosing a company with latest technology. Many Thanks to Jennie and the entire staff for their excellent work! The Best!
Lynne
Lynne
I had three VHS tapes transferred to digital and what a beautiful job Alive Studios did. The quality is superb and I can't stop watching these wonderful memories again. Their website is easy to navigate and their communication excellent. Thank you so much.
Brian Pascoe
Brian Pascoe
An old friend lent me his DVD of his production of the story of the Haghia Sophia, I had no idea it was his only digital copy. Years passed, many moves, the DVD was lost. He told me he had the original 1 inch tape, what to do with it? Alive Studios were given the task of stabilising and digitizing the 40 year old tape. What a beautiful job they did of the task. We now have fully restored, stabilised and digitized copies of a beautiful production. My old friend, his family and our friends are delighted. It is a lasting memory to a wonderful man. Thank you all for your care, guidance and professionalism in recreating the tape and its contents.
Brian Crossland
Brian Crossland
I had some 25 year old camcorder tapes transferred to a digital format locally and was a bit disappointed with the quality. Searched the web and found Alive Studios so thought I’d try and see if they could do an improved job. All I can say is wow!!! The quality is amazing and it’s meant we have some precious family memories to keep forever - I honestly can’t recommend them enough. Jennie and her team are so helpful and friendly and answered every question I had. The Alive Cloud is great too especially the ability to let others view the videos on their phones or whatever device they have. If you want to bring some precious memories back to life, do not hesitate to send them to Alive Studios….you won’t be disappointed!
Colleen Hickey
Colleen Hickey
Bringing Memories Alive—A Truly Magical Experience What a joy to have my father’s dusty 1950s cinefilm and audio tapes, long forgotten in plastic bags, lovingly restored. Thanks to Alive Studios, his military days didn’t just play—they came alive, unfolding like a vivid time portal into the past. It was nothing short of magical. From collection to delivery, the experience was first-class. Clear updates, swift service, and an incredible final product. The USB arrived in an elegant Tiffany-style box, securely mounted and beautifully packaged. The thoughtful addition of local fudge and a handwritten note made it all the more special. This is more than a service; it's a passion for a team as eager as you are to bring history back to life. Alive Studios don't just transfer old footage—they breathe life back into your history. I felt like I experienced the past in a way I never thought possible. Highly recommended!
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Free Collection

We are happy to arrange to collect your tapes from your work or home address. We use Royal Mail for small boxes and DHL for larger orders. The collection is completely free if spending over £100 or just £10 if spending under £100.

Free Delivery

Delivery back to you is completely FREE on ALL orders, whether large or small. We even provide you with a precise timed delivery window, so you don’t have to wait in all day.

AI Video Restoration

We now use Artificial Intelligence to colour correct and restore video. This time-aware enhancement system sharpens and de-noises video while recovering incredible amounts of detail. 

This work is carried out as standard with all orders at Alive Studios.

Alive Cloud
Alive Cloud

Alive Studios AI Movie hosting is free for 14 days.
 Log in via your computer, or download the free APP to your phone or tablet so you can take your memories with you wherever you go. Automatic AI indexing of your videos, Search for words, car, dog, person and more.

Log in online to make changes to the titles of your movies, make dvd style chapters and create multiple user logins for all your friends and family so they can share the experience too. from £24/year

Supplied on USB stick

Your films will be supplied in MPEG-4 format on a USB Stick. Plug into your TV to enjoy on the big screen. Then pop it into your computer to re-order, rename, and edit. Add your titles, music etc., to create amazing films.

PHOENIX 5K

New for 2023, our Phoenix 5K full frame scanner gives us our most significant camera system update ever, offering next-level image quality in a 16-megapixels frame scan. Our scanner takes individual photographs of each cell of your film from 8mm all the way up to 35mm film. You can have your film scanned in 2K, High Definition, or 4K Ultra High Definition. AI technology is then used to remove dust, remove harsh noise while recovering real detail, restore colours and create an artefact-free perfect 24fps movie.

Terms and conditions.

General
Alive Studios is a trading name of The Good Life Studios Ltd.

Leader tape
We edit out as much unused film as possible including the leadertape at the start of each reel. Whilst we cannot remove everything without charging for a full edit, we do endeavour to remove as much unused film as possible.

How long does it take?
This is a tricky question. We receive orders from a single video/reel to a room-full, so we’d need to know what you’re sending to give a lead-time. We find we are in high demand and always have seveal weeks of work already scheduled in, so if your order is needed in a hurry, just phone and tell us what you need :)

Damage, Loss, Post & Insurance
Orders are accepted on the basis that the liability of Alive Studios for any lost or damaged material shall be limited to the replacement with an equivalent amount of new blank stock. This is due to the unavailability of General Insurance cover for work of undefined value. When returning material to you we will use the post office services or a courier for larger items. We respectfully remind customers to retain a safety copy or take out Specialist Insurance Cover where appropriate.

Film Format
Our DVDs are region-free and play in PAL. DVD’s are normally DVD-R, but we may use DVD+R or Dual-layer discs where required.

Framing and TV Cropping
In standard definition, some film types do not fit modern TV formats, so we may re-size to fit for the best viewing pleasure. You should also note that some TV set apply their own cropping to a picture as well. By agreeing to these terms, you accept this information.

Damaged Film
Whilst we don’t generally charge extra for poor/damaged/dirty film, we reserve the right to do so if we feel it is required, but will always agree it with you before starting work.
Where splices break, we repair them without charge. If a film is temperamental and doesn’t want to go through we will always try it in several machines to make sure it’s had it’s best shot at a transfer. Where sprocket holes are punctured or torn, we will still transfer the film, often with no visible problems. However, some sprocket damage prevents a steady image from being obtained, in which case we transfer the whole film, then edit out any sections which ‘jump’ or drag because of the damage. This way we keep as much film as possible, and with careful editing you don’t even notice any is missing.
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Dust and Hairs
We employ a very good dry-cleaning system which catches most of the dust and hairs commonly found on cine film. It is inevitable however that there will still be dust and hairs present, as it’s impossible to remove them completely with a dry-clean system. It is also common for the dust/hairs to be imbedded into the emulsion making them impossible to ‘blow’ away, so you should expect a small amount to be visible in any transfer. The demos on our website give you a very realistic example of what you can expect.

Content of film
By signing our terms you are stating that you own or have permission to copy the material provided, and indemnify Alive Studios against any action including copyright infringement. If we feel the material to be of an indecent or illegal nature we reserve the right to refuse to continue and no refund will be offered.

Mistakes/Backups
We aim to keep your film footage on our editing suite for 30 days after completion to allow us to correct mistakes, after which time all footage is deleted. You must report any problem with your order within 14 days of receipt. We will retain a backup file of your DVD/Blu-ray for 60 days after completion to allow you to order extra copies. After 60 days, you would need to return your original disc if you wanted us to duplicate it for you. Due to the instability of data storage devices, this backup service is not guaranteed, and whilst every effort is made to retain your files for these periods, we cannot be held responsible for hard-drive failure resulting in us not being able to access your job. For very important projects, we suggest you order a digital copy on a hard-drive for your own security.

Delivery/Collections
We return orders via signed delivery with royal mail, or courier. This courier demands that items delivered damaged are reported within 24 hours of receipt, so it’s essential that you contact us immediately if your parcel is damaged.

Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your order by email any time up until we begin physical work on your job.
If no work has been started, we will refund you in full (less any costs we have incurred in taking your order shown below).

Cancellation fees
If we arranged a free courier collection, you will need to pay for this at £8.50.
If we processed a card payment, we will have incurred a handling fee which will be deducted from your refund. If we have to return your material to you, we will deduct £8.50 for the courier fee.
We will deduct £2.50 admin fee in handling the paperwork involved with a cancellation.

Refunds
Orders paid for by card will be refunded to the card.
Orders paid by cheque or bank transfer will be refunded by bank transfer.

Faults/Returns
You must notify us of any damage to your parcel or missing items within 24 hours of receipt.
You must notify us of any errors or faults with your transfer within 14 days of receipt.

Order Cancellation
In the unlikely event that you cancel your order, we reserve the right to charge a fee to cover admin/postage/bank fees we may incur.
Credit card payments are refunded subject to 1.197% charge.

Misc
We reserve the right to demonstrate our abilities by showing examples of work undertaken for our clients on our website, brochure, DVD and other advertising or promotional activities.