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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 contain years’ worth of precious memories, such as birthdays, family vacations, and weddings, but unfortunately, they cannot be easily viewed in today’s digital […]

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 file works like any other file and can be copied and pasted from one storage device to another.

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 so it’s best to convert all tapes.  But if there’s an order of which type of tape goes bad first then it’s

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 years is the Cyberlink PowerDirector 15. This program is also so popular that there’s Youtube tutorial videos for just about anything.

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 longer tapes. This is the most common pricing structure. For example if you have a 3 hour tape they’ll charge their per

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 the most durable tape. Video recordings tend to last much longer than all the other video tapes below and yet

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 shorter than that.   One of the main factors that affects the longevity of VHS tapes is the

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, although some may last longer or shorter than that.   As with VHS tapes, the quality of the

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 more.   The lifespan of these tapes depends on the quality of the tape and how it’s stored. High-quality

MiniDV tapes have the shortest lifespan of all the other common video tapes. However, their lifespan can still vary depending on how they are stored and used. In general, MiniDV tapes can last anywhere from 5 to 15 years or more. Humidity greatly effects these tapes.   As with any magnetic tape format, the quality