Duplication Media

What Duplication Media does

Duplication Media is a privately held, founder-owned media duplication and transfer services company founded in September 2003 and headquartered at 8126 Douglas Avenue in Urbandale, Iowa (Des Moines metro). The company converts aging analog media — videotapes (VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi-8, Digital8, miniDV, DVCam, Betacam, Betamax, MicroMV, 3/4" U-Matic, DVC-Pro, DigitalS), audio formats (cassettes, micro cassettes, reel-to-reel, albums, 8-tracks), film (Regular 8, Super 8, 16mm), photographs, slides, and negatives — into modern digital deliverables on DVD, USB flash drive, data disc, or cloud storage. It also runs short-run and bulk duplication of CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray (25GB), and VHS tapes. Underlying technology rests on professional-grade, in-house equipment, including a proprietary telecine film transfer process for flicker-free digitization, high-speed and flatbed photo scanners supporting formats up to 17"x17", and grain-pattern analysis/removal in slide scanning workflows. Output formats include MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, WMV, AVI for video and MP3, WAV, WMA for audio.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer model with two primary channels: a walk-in retail storefront serving the Des Moines metro area (Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5 pm) and a national mail-in/shipping service that accepts media from all 50 US states. No minimum order is required. Pricing is per-unit and pay-as-you-go across the catalog (e.g., video-to-DVD $10–$80 per source based on runtime; photo scanning $0.35–$0.75 per photo with volume discounts; CD duplication $2.00–$7.50 per disc; VHS tape duplication $6.50–$27.50 per tape). Customer segments are primarily individual consumers preserving family memories, with secondary segments in law firms (time-lapse playback, evidence duplication) and corporate/business clients (training videos, promotional materials). Customer acquisition leans on a monthly email newsletter (archive through March 2026), social media presence (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat), and word-of-mouth referrals; the company does not use third-party resellers or distributors.

Operationally, Duplication Media is a sub-10-person, owner-operated business. No funding rounds, acquisitions, partnerships, patents, certifications, leadership changes, or restructurings are reported in the source data. The website (launched November 2018) and product pages structure the service catalog across transfer and duplication categories. Storage of customer media and intellectual property is governed by an explicit policy that the company will not duplicate copyrighted material without prior written authorization from the rights holder.

Name

Duplication Media

Legal name

Duplication Media

Website

https://duplicationmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Duplication Media is a privately held, founder-owned media transfer and duplication services company based in Urbandale, Iowa, founded in 2003. It converts aging analog media (videotapes, cassettes, film, photos, slides) to digital formats and duplicates CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray, and VHS tapes for individual consumers, law firms, and corporate clients nationwide via retail and mail-in shipping.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Transfer and Duplication Services

NAICS

Manufacturing and Reproducing Magnetic and Optical Media (334610)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAFAGAC

Video & Home Movie Digitization & Conversion

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Digital Decluttering & Photo/Media Organization

SECONDARYHSAFAGAK

Media Archiving & Long-Term Preservation Planning

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Digital Decluttering & Photo/Media Organization

SECONDARYHSAFAGAB

Photo Digitization & Scanning (Prints/Slides/Negatives)

Home & Personal Services/Home Organization & Decluttering/Digital Decluttering & Photo/Media Organization

SECONDARYMPADAMAH

Format Migration & Media Refresh (Tape-to-File, File-to-File, LTO Refresh)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Film & Video Restoration, Archiving & Preservation

SECONDARYMPADAMAE

Film Scanning & Digitization (Telecine, Frame-by-Frame, Metadata Capture)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Film & Video Restoration, Archiving & Preservation

Keywords

• Media transfer services
• Video digitization
• Audio restoration
• Photo scanning
• Disc duplication

Headquarters

HQ city

Urbandale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Video Transfer Services: One-time fees for transferring video from various analog formats (VHS, 8mm, Hi-8, etc.) to DVD, digital files (flash drive), or cloud storage. Pricing based on runtime duration.
2. Audio Transfer Services: One-time fees for converting audio from cassette tapes, micro cassettes, reel-to-reels, albums, 8-tracks, and other analog formats to CD or digital files. Pricing based on audio length.
3. Photo/Slide/Film Scanning: Per-item fees for scanning photographs, slides, and negatives to digital format. Volume discounts available for larger quantities.
4. CD/DVD/Blu-ray Duplication: Per-disc fees for duplicating CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs with volume pricing discounts for larger quantities.
5. Videotape Duplication: Per-tape fees for duplicating VHS videotapes with pricing based on runtime and quantity. Includes tape, duplication, sleeve, and label.
6. Picture Video Creation: Fees for creating photo montage videos from scanned photos with music, transitions, and title screens.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Duplication Media converts aging analog media—including videotapes, audio cassettes, photographs, slides, negatives, and film—into modern digital formats such as DVD, flash drive, or cloud storage, and duplicates finished media onto CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, and VHS tapes. Services are delivered through a single retail storefront in Urbandale, Iowa and nationwide mail-in shipping, with no minimum order required. The company emphasizes professional-grade equipment, in-house processing, and quick turnaround for individuals, law firms, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Duplication Media is a media transfer and duplication service company based in Des Moines, Iowa, founded in September 2003. The company offers a comprehensive suite of media preservation services organized into two main categories: Transfer Services (converting analog media to digital formats) and Duplication Services (replicating digital media). The core transfer services include Video Transfer, Audio Transfer, Photo/Slide/Negative Transfer, and Film Transfer. The duplication offerings include CD, DVD, VHS videotape, and flash drive duplication. Additional services include Picture Videos (photo montages), cloud storage, and online/shipping options for out-of-area customers. The company uses professional-grade equipment including telecine film transfer processes, high-speed scanners, and flatbed scanners to ensure quality preservation of family memories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Transfer Services Converts videotapes (VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi-8, Digital8, miniDV, DVCam, Betacam, Betamax, MicroMV, 3/4" U-Matic, DVC-Pro, DigitalS) to DVD, digital files (MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV, WMV, AVI), or cloud storage for individual consumers, law firms, and corporate clients.
• Audio Transfer Services Converts analog audio recordings (cassette tapes, micro cassettes, mini cassettes, 8-tracks, albums, reel-to-reel tapes) to digital files on flash drive or audio CD in MP3, WAV, or WMA formats.
• Photo, Slide, and Negative Transfer Services Digitizes photographs, slides, and negatives using high-speed scanning, flatbed scanning, and large format scanning up to 17" x 17", with advanced grain pattern analysis and removal, delivering JPEG files on data CD/DVD or flash drive.
• Film Transfer Services Transfers Regular 8, Super 8, and 16mm film to DVD, VHS, other tape formats, or digital files (MPEG2, MPEG4, MOV) using a professional-quality flicker-free telecine film transfer process.
• CD Duplication Services Short-run and bulk duplication of audio/music CDs, video CDs, and CD-Rs (700MB / 80-minute) with volume pricing and optional color or black on-disc printing.
• DVD Duplication Services Short-run and bulk duplication of single-layer DVD (4.7GB), dual-layer DVD+R (8.5GB), and Blu-ray (25GB), with color or black printing options and volume pricing.
• VHS Videotape Duplication Services Short-run and bulk videotape duplication from Betacam SP, VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, SVHS-C, 8mm, Hi-8, Digital8, miniDV, DVCam, and 3/4" U-Matic formats to VHS, including tape, duplication, sleeve, and label.
• Picture Video (Photo Montage) Creation Creates photo montage videos from scanned photos with background music, title screens, and transitions, averaging 4–6 seconds per picture, designed for personal/family use to share memories in video form.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ScanCafe: Outsourced photo, slide, and film scanning service with mail-in order flow. Operates the same digitization value proposition as Duplication Media's photo and slide scanning lines.
• EverPresent: Photo, video, and film digitization service with both mail-in and local drop-off options in the Northeast US. Comparable value proposition and service catalog to Duplication Media.
• Southtree: Digitization service converting VHS, film reels, photos, and audio to DVD or digital files via mail. Closely overlapping offering with Duplication Media across video, audio, and photo formats.
• iMemories: Cloud-based home movie and photo digitization service accepting mail-in media for transfer to digital formats. Competes directly with Duplication Media's video, film, and photo transfer services.
• Legacybox: National direct-to-consumer digitization service that converts VHS, film, photos, and audio to digital formats via mail-in. Most direct competitor to Duplication Media's service model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Digital1 Media: Independent media duplication and transfer house offering CD, DVD, and USB duplication plus video transfer services. Closely comparable operational model and product mix to Duplication Media.
• YesVideo: Mail-in VHS and home movie digitization service producing DVD and digital outputs. Direct overlap with Duplication Media's video transfer and DVD duplication offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Costco Photo Center: Major retailer's photo services arm offering photo printing, photo books, and limited digitization/transfer services. A scaled incumbent whose photo and media offerings partially overlap with Duplication Media.
• Capture (by Kodak Alaris / Kodak Moments): Kodak-branded photo and slide scanning service operating at much larger scale and brand recognition. Overlaps with Duplication Media's photo/slide transfer business but under a major consumer brand.

Others

• National Video Tape Supply: Supplier of blank media (tapes, discs) and related hardware to duplication and transfer shops. Functions as an upstream vendor/peer to Duplication Media rather than a competitor, but adjacent in the media conversion ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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