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Video Tape Transfers

Your video tapes are cared for by our trained archiving experts, who will treat your materials with the utmost care. Your items never leave our store or get shipped away, and we return all original media to you once the process is complete. Every tape is rewound and then captured start to finish to ensure we recover all content. Once your footage is digitally captured, a trained technician will review the it for negative space and commercial content - which gets removed from the final output. We evaluate each tape for the best possible quality and then return the digital files in the output of your choosing. We can provide you digital files on a USB flash drive or a DVD disc. If your tapes are labeled, we'll keep the content in chronological order. Have special notes? We'll do our best to include them. These are precious memories, so if you have a special request or questions - please ask us!

FORMATS ACCEPTED:

VHS

VHS cassettes are 7.4 inches by 4 inches and 1 inch thick with half inch wide tape inside.

Compact VHS

VHS-C cassettes are 3.6 inches by 2.0 inches and 0.8 inches thick with the standard VHS half inch wide tape.

Hi-8 & Digital 8

Compact video cassettes are 3.6875 inches by 2.375 inches and 0.6 inches thick.

Mini DV

Using digital data, these Mini DV's are 2.6 inches by 1.92 inches 0.48 inches thick.

Video Tape Pricing

Tape Transfer to USB/Flash Drive*	$29.99 per tape
Tape Transfer to Standard DVD	$29.99 per tape
Tape Transfer to Archival DVD	$34.99 per tape
S-VHS or Betamax Tapes	Add $10 per tape
*USB PRICING IS BASED ON SIZE OF FLASH DRIVE NEEDED FOR THE AMOUNT OF FOOTAGE TRANSFERRED.	Starting at $29.99

DELIVERABLES:

USB 64GB flash drives are $29.99 each
Hard Drive file storage is available upon request.

VIDEO TAPE OR DVD REPAIR:

Starting at $30

FAQs: Preserving Old Home Movies & Video Tapes

Why should I preserve my old home movies and video tapes?

Video tapes (like VHS, Hi8, Betamax, MiniDV, etc.) and film reels were never designed to last forever. Over time, they can fade, break down, or become unplayable as technology changes. Preserving them ensures your family’s memories aren’t lost forever.
Do tapes really deteriorate?

Yes. Magnetic tapes degrade with age—colors fade, sound distorts, and the tape itself can become brittle. Even if the tape is still good, VCRs and camcorders are harder to find and repair every year.
What are the benefits of converting my tapes to digital?

Protection from loss: Digital copies won’t degrade like physical tapes.Easier sharing: Send clips to friends and family instantly by text, email, or social media. Convenience: No bulky VCR or projector needed—just a phone, computer, or TV. Editing & organizing: Cut, combine, or label your footage for easier viewing. Peace of mind: Once preserved, you’ll always have a backup of your priceless memories.
How can I watch my old home movies once they’re digital?

Play digitized home videos on a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Share the digital files with family members around the world. Store securely in the cloud for access anytime, anywhere. Create custom slideshows, highlight reels, or even DVDs for special occasions.
What if I don’t convert my tapes?

Unfortunately, once a tape is damaged or unplayable, the footage is often impossible to recover. Converting now is the best way to make sure your family’s history is safe for future generations.
How long does a VHS tape last?

Under ideal conditions, a VHS tape may last 10–30 years before noticeable decline, but many factors (like storage temperature, humidity, and how often they were played) can shorten their lifespan. Since most VHS tapes are already decades old, many are at or beyond their expected limits today.

For more information, please contact us.