How It All Started

At CUImaging, we are dedicated to bringing a new multi-format film scanner to the market, designed to make high-quality film digitization much more accessible. Our current focus is on 8mm and 16mm formats. This scanner features continuous high-speed reel-driven scanning at 4K resolution, up to 12-bit high dynamic range, and an adjustable full spectrum light source for optimal color accuracy and color correction. It also incorporates scattered reflection fiber optics for accurate and robust perforation detection, optical and magnetic soundtrack extraction, built-in cleaning rollers, and the possibility to add wet pump module to control scratches and dust.

A key advantage of our scanner is that it does not require a high-end computer. Almost any modern laptop or desktop PC will work. We designed the software with affordability in mind, allowing customers to use their existing computers rather than investing in a dedicated high-performance workstation.

We shipped our first batch of scanners in February 2026. Since then, we have been working closely with early customers to refine both hardware and software based on real-world use. Feedback from these initial systems continues to directly shape ongoing improvements, helping us ensure reliability, performance, and usability meet professional expectations.