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VHS
Convert VHS tapes to digital — up to 4 hours per tape. Professional transfer VHS to digital with broadcast-grade capture.
View VHS ServicePhysical Characteristics
- Large rectangular cassette, approximately 18.7cm × 10.2cm × 2.5cm
- Two visible spools inside the cassette case
- Usually has a hinged dust cover that opens to reveal the tape
- Weight typically around 280-300 grams when full
Labeling and Markings
- Look for 'VHS' marking on the cassette label or spine
- May show recording time (e.g., T-120, T-160, T-180)
- Brand names like JVC, Panasonic, Sony, TDK, or Maxell
- Often has a white or coloured label area for writing
Recording Quality Indicators
- Standard VHS: Basic quality recording
- S-VHS: Higher quality, may be marked 'Super VHS' or 'S-VHS'
- Check for write-protection tab on the back edge
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We digitise over 50 different media types. Even if it's not listed here, our experts can likely handle it.
Why Digitise Video Tapes?
Magnetic tape was never designed to last forever. The oxide coating that holds your recordings gradually sheds from the plastic ribbon, and each playback session wears the tape a little further. Research from the Library of Congress estimates that...
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Preserve your memories now, before it is too late. We send you a free box with everything you need.
Feeling adventurous?
You can digitise your own tapes at home with the right equipment.
How It Works
Your memories are in safe hands with our simple 4-step process.
The whole thing is designed to be as easy as possible for you. We provide the box, pay for the postage, do the work, and send everything back. You never need to visit a shop or post office queue.
Order Tracking Box
Get your free crush-proof reinforced box. It comes with anti-static bubble wrap and a tracked return label specifically designed for magnetic media.
Cleaning & Repair
Every tape is inspected for mould and damage. We repair snapped ribbons and replace cracked shells before any playback is attempted.
Pro Capture
We use professional-grade S-Video decks with Time Base Correctors (TBC) to stabilize jittery footage and enhance colour fidelity during capture.
Cloud & Return
Watch your videos on your phone, TV or computer via our secure cloud. Your original tapes are returned safely to you.
The Simplest Way to Send Your Video Tapes
Our free media box is designed specifically for video tapes. It fits standard VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, MiniDV, Betamax, and most other cassette formats snugly inside anti-static bubble wrap, preventing movement and static discharge during transit.
- Crush-proof reinforced box sized for video cassettes
- Anti-static bubble wrap to protect magnetic tape from static discharge
- Pre-paid tracked return label. You never pay for postage
Packed with care, of course!
Box Contents
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Select your media, choose a format, and we'll handle the rest
Choose Output Format
Select how you'd like to receive your digitized media
Standard USB Drive
£15.00Reliable USB drive for your digital memories
Cloud Storage
£5.00Secure cloud storage with easy sharing
Order Summary
Our Promise To You
We'll send you a Free Media Box today. You only pay the invoice once we receive your items safely at our lab.
* The Quote Total above is accurate for the items selected. Your final invoice will be adjusted (up or down) based on the actual items we receive.
Finished with your physical media?
Please don't throw it in the bin! Learn the eco-friendly way to safely recycle your Video Tapes after digitisation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about preserving your legacy
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