If you have a box of home movie reels, you have Standard 8 or Super 8. Both are 8mm wide, both hold memories from the 1950s to the 1980s, and both need a different setup when you convert them. Knowing which you own helps you get a sharper file and the right quote. A super 8 to digital conversion service scans each format with its own gate, but it helps to know why. What Is Standard 8 Film? Standard 8, also called Regular 8 or Double 8, is the original 8mm format Kodak release