Video tape conversion service
$20 per tape
3 tape or $60 minimum
We convert video tapes onto DVDs, onto a USB or the cloud.
(+$5 per tape for all options)
No additional fees for PAL tapes.
Accepted tapes
VHS
VHS-C
(compact VHS)
Hi8
8mm
Digital8
MiniDV
HDV MiniDV
Option 1
Transfer Video Tape to DVD
- Any accepted video tape onto a DVD.
- DVDs are playable on any DVD players.
- Each tape gets its own DVD. 1 DVD per tape. $5/each for additional DVD copies.
Pros: Most people know how to play DVDs.
Cons: Unable to edit video. Unable to digitally share. DVDs can physically get damaged. Limited space capacity without video compression. Outdated technology which soon will be obsolete.
Option 2 (recommended)
Transfer Video Tape to Digital File
- Any accepted video tape to a digital file.
- Digital files are in mp4 format: the most common video file today.
- Playable on most devices such as smart phones, TVs, computers.
- Each tape gets its own mp4 file.
- Digital files can be placed on a USB or a downloadable cloud link.
Currently, the best way to preserve video tapes.
Pros: Modern. Ability to edit video. Easily share. Use files to make own DVDs. Make unlimited copies. Playback on more devices. Not prone to physical damage.
Cons: Relatively new that many people aren’t familiar with.