Dear Ancestry Community,

Today, I’m thrilled to share that Ancestry has acquired iMemories, a trailblazer in media digitization and cloud-based preservation. This marks an exciting step forward in our mission: to connect everyone to their past so they can discover, preserve, and share their unique family stories.

Why iMemories?

iMemories has spent over 20 years helping more than a million families preserve their most treasured photos, videos, slides, and films—digitizing over 100 million memories along the way. Their technology transforms analog media into high-quality digital formats that you can stream anywhere—on your phone, tablet, computer, or Smart TV. They’ve earned the trust of families across the country, and we’re honored to welcome them to Ancestry.

I am proud to call myself an iMemories customer and have personally experienced the pure magic of having our old family home videos digitized. Watching and sharing these unforgettable memories with my family brought so much joy.

Together, we’re unlocking the power of personal media like never before.

By combining Ancestry’s leadership in family history with iMemories’ expertise in media digitization, we’re giving you powerful new ways to tell your story. Looking ahead, with iMemories, we’ll not only digitize your photos, videos, slides, and films, we can also upload them to your Ancestry account, allowing you to seamlessly add them to your family tree, enhancing your discoveries with a new layer of emotional richness. And with the help of AI-powered tools, those family stories will become even more vivid, dynamic, and personal.

We’re not just preserving memories—we’re bringing them to life.

This acquisition isn’t just about technology—it’s about you, our incredible Ancestry community. Whether you’re a longtime subscriber or just starting your journey with us, this is an invitation to see your history in a whole new light.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the coming months. In the meantime, dust off those old tapes, slides, and photo albums—because we’re ready to help you preserve and celebrate every beautiful chapter of your family’s story.

Warmly,

Howard Hochhauser

President & CEO, Ancestry