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HOW TO CONVERT OLD CAMCORDER TAPES TO DIGITAL

If you happened to record any home videos during the ’80s or ’90s, it’s highly likely that you possess a collection of old camcorder tapes that are now gathering dust. These tapes...

DVD VS MP4: WHICH IS BETTER?

MP4 is the most common type of digital video file. It can be played back on most devices such as your computer, TV, phone or tablet. Windows, Apple and Android devices all playback mp4 files. An mp4...

WHICH TAPES SHOULD I CONVERT FIRST?

Let’s say you have a mixture of tapes and only want to convert some and hang onto the rest here’s what we recommend…   Sadly, every tape will completely degrade and erase eventually...

RECOMMENDED VIDEO EDITING SOFTWARE

You got your video tapes digitized to mp4, great choice! Now how can you cut that section you don’t need?   The easiest video editing software we’ve come across and have been using for...

TRUE COST OF DIGITIZING VIDEO TAPES

While there are multiple companies that digitize video tapes they are not all alike.   Pricing Almost all have different pricing and pricing structure. Many charge per tape plus an additional fee for...

DIFFERENT TYPES AND BRIEF HISTORY OF VIDEO TAPES

1976: VHS (Video Home System) – VCR tape Developed by JVC it was the standard for consumer-level analog video recording on tape cassettes. This is the most common video tape. VHS also happens to be...

HOW LONG DO VHS TAPES LAST?

The lifespan of VHS tapes can vary depending on several factors, such as how they are stored and used. In general, VHS tapes can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years, although some may last longer or...

HOW LONG DO VHS-C TAPES LAST?

Like VHS tapes, the lifespan of VHS-C tapes (or VHSC tapes) can vary depending on several factors, such as how they are stored and used. In general, VHS-C tapes can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years...

HOW LONG DO HI8, DIGITAL8, 8MM TAPES LAST?

These tapes, like other magnetic tape formats, can degrade over time due to a variety of factors, including how they are stored and used. In general, they can last anywhere from 10 to 25 years or...