About us

DFT has been at the forefront of film scanning technology for over 75 years. We provide solutions for film post production, archives and restoration with a range of high quality, leading edge products and services.

Film scanning is in our DNA. Over the years DFT’s telecines, datacines and film scanners have been at the heart of post production, enabling facilities around the world to get high quality images for their motion film projects. Our technology has evolved and is used by many post production facilities worldwide.

Film archives are of great historical importance and require long-term preservation for future generations. DFT’s specialist solutions for film archives and film restoration enable the safe and gentle handling of badly damaged, sensitive and fragile film, enabling users to scan, save and restore films for future generations. Our solutions are used by independent and national archives worldwide.

Renowned for innovative design and high quality manufacture, DFT is headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. Our customers are supported with a large network of sales, service and support centers worldwide.