Videotape Transfers
We convert all videotape formats to DVD and/or MP4 files on a USB flash drive. If you’re not sure what kind of tape you have, just bring it to the store and we’ll identify it. Here’s a few of the most popular:
VHS
Released 48 years ago.
VHS-C
Released 43 years ago.
Betamax
Released 50 years ago.
Betacam SP
Released 39 years ago.
Video8
Released 41 years ago.
Hi8
Released 36 years ago.
Digital8
Released 26 years ago.
MiniDV
Released 30 years ago.
HDV
Released 21 years ago.
U-Matic
Released 53 years ago.
Broken tape?
Tape stuck in camcorder?
We do not repair camcorders or VCRs. But if you have a tape stuck in one, we will get it out. Don’t expect to get the camera back in working order.
Videotape Digital Transfer
Includes a professional transfer of your videotape to digital files at a high bitrate. Your files can then be copied to DVD optical discs and/or MP4 files on a USB flash drive. We also offer mechanical hard drives for larger jobs or as a backup. We handle almost all videotape formats: Betamax, VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, DVCAM, Betacam SP, U-matic (3/4″), and MII.
Do you have HDV or other HD formats? We can transfer them to HD digital files.
A note about recording speeds:
Many tape formats have different recording speeds that decrease the quality of the recording and increase the recording time. For example the VHS format has an EP setting that triples the recording time. If used, this makes a 2 hour VHS tape last for 6 hours and a 30 minute VHS-C tape last for 90 minutes. Video8 had an LP mode that makes a 2 hour tape a 4 hour tape. MiniDV LP mode turns a 60 minute tape into a 90 minute tape.
Digital transfers as low as $19.95 per tape
Transfer price is based on exact format, recording speed, runtime, quantity, and condition of videotape. Additional fees apply for physical media. Best to bring what you have to the store so we can evaluate and discuss the options.
DVD Copies with Transfer
Order DVD copies when you place your transfer order and receive them at $5 each!
$5 per copy
Additional USB Copies with Transfer
USB flash drive and hard drive prices fluctuate, but most USB flash drives are between $10 and $50 depending on the size of the drive. You will receive the appropriate sized drive to hold all of your videotapes.
$10 to $50 per copy
What is Time Base Correction (TBC)?
We use Time Base Correction (TBC) for all analog tape transfers. TBC works by sending the video signal into digital memory and then outputting it in perfect time over a regenerated sync pulse. As each frame of video passes through the TBC equipment, the color, hue, and tint are also adjusted to boost colors in “washed out” video or dull down the reds that often “bleed” in older footage.
All work is performed on site and original materials will be returned.
OUR COPYRIGHT POLICY
DDVF cannot duplicate materials protected under United States Copyright Law. These include store bought movies, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, cassette tapes, and CDs as well as television programs and professionally produced videos. When presenting material to DDVF for duplication, you will be required to sign that you are the copyright owner (i.e., it is your home video) or you have permission from the owner to duplicate the work.