When we have customers who want to know how long a VHS tape can record, there really is no simple answer. Several variables come into play, pun intended, when it comes to VHS tapes. Here is a breakdown of the different time lengths a VHS tape will record. Standard Recording Time for VHS Tapes The [...]
In a perfect tech world, all devices would plug into one another, and we could play our VHS tapes through a VCR connected to a computer monitor. But alas, we cannot. There are ways to play a VHS tape on a computer, but not by direct connection. The reason is, your VCR uses analog AV [...]
Are you wondering how to digitize VHS tapes? If you would like to digitize VHS movies, there are several options available. You may have a bunch of old VHS tapes lying around, and it is important for you to digitize them if you would like to preserve and share them. VHS movies are not going [...]
Are you wondering how to watch VHS tapes without a VCR? Well, sorry, but you need a working VHS player. In the current environment, just about everything has gone digital. Today, most new movies are put on streaming services when they leave the theater. All you have to do is download them if you would [...]
Old VHS tapes are not made to be played on repeat until the end of time. Due to their magnetic charge, they tend to have shorter lifespans than other formats. As NARA – the National Archives and Records Administration – explains it: Magnetic-based audio and video media may be one of the least stable formats [...]
Do you have old VHS cassettes that you would like to store properly? Are you interested in converting the footage on those old cassettes to a digital format in the future? If so, then you need to understand how to store your VHS cassettes to better protect them. Additionally, you also need to be able [...]
Many VHS owners wonder if they are able to convert the Disney VHS tapes that they own to a DVD or MP4 format for easier storage or viewing ability. There are certain difficulties that arise around this, from legalities surrounding copyright protections, to physical deterrents that are placed within the VHS tape itself. Regarding the [...]
If you have a lot of home videos on VHS, VHS-C, or Hi-8 camcorder tapes, you probably would like to make sure they are preserved. At the same time, as technology advances, those VHS tapes are probably not going to last forever. As a result, you may be looking for a way to convert them [...]
