Curating and preserving your precious digital photos, media and important digital records

We are here to help you preserve your most precious memories through our digital archiving services. Don't let your photos and recordings be lost forever!

Hello there... I am Mathew Dalby.

I’m Mathew Dalby, an information professional dedicated to helping people take control of their digital lives.

If your phone, computer, or old hard drives are overflowing with photos, videos, and documents — duplicates everywhere, no idea what to keep — you're not alone.

I offer a personal, judgment-free service to sort, structure, and preserve your digital memories and records, giving you peace of mind and easy access to what matters most.

✔️ Organise and declutter your photo collections
✔️ Rescue files from old USBs, phones, CDs and drives
✔️ Preserve family history digitally for future generations
✔️ Get advice on backup and storage best practices

📞 Ready to stop the overwhelm? Let’s talk. Call now or send a message to book a free 10-minute consult.

 

Curation and Preservation Services

I help people to curate and then preserve their irreplaceable photos recordings and digital records from being lost due to computer failures.

The service I provide is for people who need help with how to curate what is important to them, and then to preserve it.

You will be able to access their collection at will; to find their records and recordings with ease and be reassured that their important records are preserved and not at risk from computer failure.

Discover our unique digital archiving solutions

I’m Mathew Dalby, an information professional with a passion for helping individuals take control of their digital legacy. Through my business, Personal Digital Archive Service and Consulting, I work one-on-one with clients to curate and preserve their most important digital objects—photos, multimedia recordings, and records—ensuring these irreplaceable items remain accessible, organised, and safe from data loss.

With a background in records management, archival studies, and a deep understanding of how digital files proliferate across years of devices, drives, and backups, I help people navigate the often overwhelming task of organising their digital collections. Whether you’re overwhelmed by duplicates across old phones and USBs or you already have a collection that simply needs structure and preservation, I offer a tailored, compassionate service focused on your needs.

My mission is simple:
To help you curate what’s important, preserve it for the future, and ensure it’s never lost to computer failure.

Each client receives a personalised strategy to:

  • Identify and appraise valuable digital content

  • Consolidate disparate media and backups

  • Eliminate redundancy and organise digital files logically

  • Implement sustainable preservation methods so their archives remain accessible over time

I understand that your digital collection is more than data—it’s your story. I offer a supportive, non-technical approach designed for individuals who care about protecting their digital memories and records but need help doing so effectively.

About us

Personal Digital Archive Service is a small business based in Melbourne, Australia, dedicated to helping individuals preserve their valuable memories through digital archiving. We are passionate about ensuring that your photos, recordings, and records are kept safe for generations to come.