Frequently Answered Questions

What kind of video file can I upload?

There are dozens of video formats in use today. We accept absolutely any type of file, as long as it is video or an image file, and you have the rights to use it.

I have a good video to be published, but it is all on video tapes. What can I do?

You need to digitize your video to be able to upload it. You can use one of the many video transfer services online or in your neighborhood, or we can recommend you our partner service - APM Studio, Inc. They offer exceptionally reliable service and accept absolutely all kinds of videotapes or film, even old and broken. They will digitize your video quickly and professionally, and at a very competitive price. They will upload your video files to our servers, and you will receive your video on high quality DVD discs together with your originals. APM Studio accepts: VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8, MicroMV, MiniDV, Betacam/Betacam SP, Betamax/Super Beta videotapes, both in PAL and in NTSC. S-VHS, and U-matic videotapes are currently accepted only in the NTSC standard. Additionally, APMStudio accepts 8mm, Super8 film and 16mm reels, different video files (QuickTime, MPEG, AVI, Windows Media), DVDs of all types, laserdiscs, VideoCDs, audiocassettes and reels, as well as digital picture and photo slide. Just send all your videotapes or film reels to the following address:

APM Studio
23269 State Road 7, Suite 115
Boca Raton, FL 33428

Please use special instructions form to mention that video has to be uploaded to BanditAds. As soon as your video files are uploaded to our servers, we will send you an invitation to access your video online.
You will be able to edit, share and publish your video everywhere!

Will I get my tapes back?

Yes, you will get all your analog media back.

What does it mean that you accept broken tapes?

If your tape is broken (does not play), our technician can probably fix it for an additional charge.

What kind of tapes do you accept?

We accept: VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8, MicroMV, MiniDV, Betacam/Betacam SP, Betamax/Super Beta videotapes, both in PAL and in NTSC. S-VHS, and U-matic videotapes are currently accepted only in the NTSC standard. Additionally, we accept 8mm, Super8 film and 16mm reels, DVDs of all types, laserdiscs, VideoCDs.

What kind of film reels do you accept?

We accept 8mm, Super8 and 16mm reel-to-reel films.

I have a feature request. Whom should I contact?

Just send an email message describing your request to feature-request@banditads.com

Can I preview the video before you publish it?

We will never publish your video online without your final approval. You will be able to preview, edit or modify your video clips before publishing.

Is this list of Q&A’s updated?

Yes, this FAQ page is updated with new frequently answered questions as they appear.

My question is not answered here, what should I do?

Check the service specific questions, if you still can't find your question, please contact us at info@banditads.com. We will answer your question and post it here. Thank you!