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Digitize Audio Tapes and Hear Those Voices Again

A grandparent telling stories. A wedding toast. A voice letter sent home from far away. A band rehearsal in the garage. Reel Keeper transfers your cassette tapes and reel to reel recordings to digital audio you can play on any phone or computer and share with the whole family.

Send cassettes and reels together. A technician handles every tape by hand, and your originals come back to you.

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Customer holding a Reel Keeper photo digitizing box

Every tape handled
by a real person

One price for cassettes
and reels

Your original tapes
shipped back to you

Which Audio Tapes Do You Have?

Most family recordings are on one of two kinds of tape. You do not need to know which one to order, but this quick guide helps you see what is in the box.

Which Audio Tapes Do You Have?
Tape How to Recognize It What People Recorded Most Common Years
Cassette tape A small plastic case with
two little reels inside, about
4 by 2.5 inches. Side A and
side B 		Music, mixtapes, family voices, interviews and voice
letters 		1970s to 2000s
Reel to reel Open reels of thin brown
tape, usually in a square
cardboard box. 		Home recordings,
music, radio and
family events 		1950s to 1970s

Please note that we do not accept microcassettes or 8-track tapes.

How Much Audio Is on
Your Tape?

Look for a number on the cassette label, such as C60 or C90. It tells you the total minutes of tape, split across the two sides.

Reel to reel tapes vary much more. One reel can hold anywhere from half an hour to several hours, depending on the speed it was recorded at.

How Much Audio Is on Your Tape?
Label C60 C90 C120
Total Length 60 Minutes 90 Minutes 120 Minutes
Each Side 30 Minutes 45 Minutes 60 Minutes

Our Audio Services

Audio Cassettes

Music tapes, mixtapes and family recordings transferred to digital audio.

Reel to Reel Audio

Open reel recordings from the 1950s to the 1970s, played and saved by hand.

How Audio Transfer Works

Step 01

Order Your Kit

Pick a kit size based on how many tapes you have. Your crushproof box ships within two business days with a prepaid return label.

Step 02

Pack Your Tapes

Put a barcode sticker on each tape, pack them in the box and drop it off at any UPS location.

Step 03

We Transfer by Hand

A technician handles each tape one at a time. You get text and email updates along the way.

Step 04

Download and Get Your Originals Back

Your recordings arrive through a private cloud link. Your original tapes ship back to you, insured.

Old, Tangled or Snapped Tapes

Send tapes for free check and refund if faulty

Send them anyway and tell us about them when you order. We check every tape before we start. If a tape cannot be played, we tell you before any work begins and refund that tape in full.

What You Get Back

USB Drive

An optional USB drive with every file loaded before it ships

Universal Audio

MP3 or WAV audio files that play on phones, computers and tablets with no special software

Cloud Link

A private cloud link to listen, download single recordings or download everything at once

Original Tapes Returned

Your original tapes, packed and returned

Sharing With Family

Easy sharing with family, who do not need an account to listen

Audio enhancement cleans up hiss and background noise, so voices and music come through more clearly.

Why Digital Files Instead of CDs

Many people look for a way to turn cassettes into CDs. We deliver digital files instead, for a few simple reasons.

  • Many new computers and cars no longer have a CD player

  • CDs scratch, and a damaged disc can skip or stop playing

  • A digital file can be shared with every family member in minutes

  • A file can be copied and backed up as many times as you like

If you still want a CD for a parent or grandparent, you can burn one from your files at home.

Why Old Tapes Should Not Wait

Audio tape wears out over time. Sound gets duller, tapes stretch, and some older tapes turn sticky as they age.

Working cassette decks and reel to reel players are also harder to find and repair every year.

The sooner a tape is transferred, the more of each recording you save.

Why Families Choose Reel Keeper

Real Hands on Every Tape

No tape goes down an automated line. A trained technician handles your order from start to finish.

One Kit for Everything

Mix cassettes and reels in one box. Add your videotapes, film and photos too.

Your Recordings Stay Private

Your files are private by default. We never share or sell your recordings, and we never use them to train AI.

Originals Always Come Back

Every tape is returned to you and insured while it is in our care.

No Store Visit Needed

Reel Keeper works by mail across all 48 contiguous states. Ship from any UPS location.

Quality Guarantee

If something is not right within 30 days, we transfer it again at no charge.

Your Audio Stay Private

Technicians see your audio during restoring and quality checks and nothing more. Your audio are never shared, never sold, never used for marketing, and never used to train AI models. Your download link is encrypted and unique to you.

Audio Transfer Questions

01 What does it mean to digitize audio tapes?

It means playing your cassettes and reels and recording them as digital audio files. You can listen on any phone or computer, share them with family and keep copies safe.

02 Which audio tapes do you accept?

We accept cassette tapes and reel to reel tapes, and we can also transfer audio CDs. We do not accept microcassettes or 8-track tapes.

03 How do I know how long my cassette is?

Look for a number such as C60 or C90 on the label. That is the total minutes across both sides.

04 Can I send tapes with my videos and photos?

Yes. Mix audio tapes, videotapes, film and photos in one kit. There are no per-format surcharges.

05 Where can I get cassette tapes transferred near me?

You do not need a local store. Reel Keeper works by mail and ships kits to all 48 contiguous states. Drop your box at any UPS location.

06 How long does audio transfer take?

Standard processing takes six to eight weeks from the day your box arrives. Rush processing is available if you need your recordings sooner.

07 Can you put my tapes on a CD?

We deliver digital files and an optional USB drive, not CDs. You can burn a CD from your files at home if you need one.

08 What if a tape is tangled or snapped?

Send it and mention it when you order. We check every tape before we start. If a tape cannot be played, we tell you before any work begins and refund it in full.

09 What file format do I get?

Your recordings are delivered as MP3 or WAV audio files, which play on almost any device.

10 Do I get my original tapes back?

Yes. Every tape is returned to you, insured while it is in our care.

Some Voices Are Worth Hearing Again

Gather the cassettes from the drawer and the reels from the closet. One kit is all it takes to hear them again.

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Explore Our Other Services

Videotapes

VHS, camcorder and MiniDV tapes transferred to digital.

Photos and Albums

Prints, albums, slides and negatives scanned by hand.

Film Reels

8mm, Super 8 and 16mm home movies moved to digital.

Digital Media

DVDs and burned discs copied to files you can keep.