Archive Washington of Olympia

Archive Washington of Olympia is a videographer in Olympia, WA, specializing in the preservation and digitization of legacy media. The business converts videotapes, film, photos, and audio recordings into digital formats, USB drives, or DVDs. Services cover a wide range of formats, including VHS, SVHS, Betamax, Hi8, MiniDV, 3/4 inch Umatic, and Beta SP for video; 8mm, Super 8, 16mm, and 35mm slides for film; and reel to reel, audio cassettes, micro-cassettes, vinyl, and 8-track for audio. With over 20 years of industry experience, the company serves families, state and local government agencies, businesses, institutions, and Washington tribes. Clients can request bulk discounts for large collections and receive quotes based on the volume of materials.

The owner, William Withey, has been transferring tapes and film in Olympia for over two decades. He handles projects ranging from recordings of native languages and legal evidence to documenting the history of the South Sound and preserving family memories. Archive Washington is an active member of the Association of Moving Image Archivists and the Northwest Archivists, Inc., and offers evaluations of media archives. Beyond standard digital transfers, the business provides additional services such as DVD and CD duplication for runs of one to 1,000 copies, tape repair including splicing, shell replacement, mold remediation, and baking sticky-shed tapes, and data recovery for cracked or unplayable discs. Photo restoration services include touch-ups, airbrushing, and full restoration in color or black and white, available in digital or print formats. The company also creates memorial slideshows from photos and provides high-resolution photography for artwork.

Located at 204 Quince St NE #202, the business sits on Quince Street Northeast, just off State Avenue Northeast. It is about a quarter of a mile from the Olympia Regional Office of Washington's Lottery, the Olympia Fire Department, and The Olympia Armory arts center. East Bay Drive Northeast and Plum Street Southeast are also within a quarter mile of the location.

Archive Washington of Olympia holds a perfect 5.00 rating from customers who have reviewed its services. This positive feedback reflects the quality of the personal service and the successful preservation of legacy media in the local community.