Convert your memories to digital formats.
The Brimbank Libraries Digitisation Station can help with converting VHS tapes, negatives, slides and photographs into digital files.
There is no cost to use the Digitisation Station – it’s completely free. However, you are responsible for saving your own files. You may choose to bring a portable storage device, or use cloud storage.
To book an induction session in the Digitisation Station, please book online, call Sunshine Library on 9249 4640 or visit a branch to book in person.
Please view our Terms and Conditions for Digitisation Station use.
Convert your memories to digital formats.
The Brimbank Libraries Digitisation Station can help with converting VHS tapes, negatives, slides and photographs into digital files.
There is no cost to use the Digitisation Station – it’s completely free. However, you are responsible for saving your own files. You may choose to bring a portable storage device, or use cloud storage.
To book an induction session in the Digitisation Station, please book online, call Sunshine Library on 9249 4640 or visit a branch to book in person.
Please view our Terms and Conditions for Digitisation Station use.
Opening Hours
| Station 1 | 2 x 1.5 hour sessions |
|---|---|
| Monday & Friday | 9.30am-11.00am |
| 11.00am-12.30pm |
| Station 2 | 1 x 3 hour session |
|---|---|
| Monday & Friday | 9.30am-12.30pm |
What Media Can Be Digitised?
- Photographs
- VHS tapes
- Negatives
- Slides
- 8mm film stills
- Vinyl records
- Paper documents
- Cassette tapes
- Floppy disks
Opening Hours
| Station 1 | 2 x 1.5 hour sessions |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9.30am-11.00am |
| 11.00am-12.30pm |
| Station 2 | 3 x 1 hour session |
|---|---|
| Friday | 9.30am-12.30pm |
What Media Can Be Digitised?
- Photographs
- VHS tapes
- Negatives
- Slides
- 8mm film stills
- Vinyl records
- Paper documents
- Cassette tapes
- Floppy disks
Digitisation Equipment
Epson FastFoto FF-680W
Main features:
- Scan thousands of photos as fast as 1 photo per second at 300 dpi2
- Scans up to 8.5” wide, postcards, polaroid photos and panoramas
- Restore, save, organize and share photos
- Auto enhancement, colour restoration, red eye reduction and more
- Capture both sides in a single scan
- Includes OCR (optical character recognition) software to convert your scan to editable digital text
Visit the Epson website for more information.
Kodak Scanza Digital Film Scanner
Main features:
- Versatile film to JPEG converter digitizes and optimizes a variety of films including 35mm, 126, 110, Super 8 and 8mm negatives
- Film to JPEG in seconds
- Large bright 3.5” TFT LCD
- Comes with multiple adaptors and film inserts
- Intuitive interface
Visit the Kodak website for more information.
Plustek OpticFilm 8200i SE Slide Scanner
Main features:
- Scans 35mm negative films and slides
- 72000 dpi resolution
- Detects dust and scratches on the surface of negatives and slides and removes from images
- Accurate colour and detail
- Comes with SilverFast AI Studio software
Visit the Plustek website for more information.
Vinyl to MP3 Converter
Main features:
- USB Output
- Built-in Preamp
- Adjustable Speeds (33/45 RPM)
- High-Quality A/D Conversion
- Auto or Manual Recording
- Anti-Skating & Tonearm Adjustment
- Noise Filter
- MP3 & WAV Support
- Editing Software
- Portable & Easy to Use
Flatbed Scanner Epson Perfection V850 Pro
Main features:
- Professional quality scanner for documents, photos, slides and negatives
- Comes with film holders for; 35 mm slides, 35 mm film strips, medium format 6 x 20cm and 4″ x 5″
- 6400 x 9600 dpi optical resolution for high-quality scans
- Dual Lens System for optimal resolution on both documents and film
- Automatic removes dust, scratches and surface defects
- Color Restoration and Auto-Exposure for enhanced accuracy
- SilverFast SE Plus and Epson Scan 2 software included
Visit the Epson website for more information.
Fujitsu ScanSnap SV600 Document Scanner
Main features:
- One-button overhead scanning technology
- Searchable PDF and JPEG creation
- Scan up to A3 size in less than 3 seconds
- Scan books, thick documents, drawings, artworks
- Scans up to 10 small documents at one time, automatically cropping and rotating the images
- Automatically corrects distortions caused by the curve of an open book
- Finger erasing features
- Auto page-turn detection sensor
Visit the ScanSnap for more information.
Elgato VHS to USB Converter
Main features:
- VHS to Digital Conversion
- Plug-and-Play USB Connectivity
- High-Quality Video Capture
- Bundled Software
- Composite Video and Audio Inputs
- Supports Multiple File Formats
- Compact and Portable
- Built-In Video Enhancement
Visit the Elgato website for more information.
Digitisation Station Inductions
Convert your memories to digital formats at Brimbank Libraries’ Digitisation Station. Learn how to convert to digital files with our range of technology during our induction sessions.
Items that can be converted using the Digitisation Stations include photographs, VHS tapes, negatives, slides, 8mm film stills, vinyl records, paper documents, cassette tapes, and floppy disks.
