June 18, 2007
How to Save Old Home Videos - Transfer VHS to DVD
You have some great collections of home videos on tapes but your problem is how to save them? Or is there a way to convert VHS tapes to DVD?
In fact, you were pretty shocked when you watched a family video you recorded years ago that the video quality got worse.
Get those videotapes coverted to digital format now. So much for storing in your shelves that it doesn't really matter because the video quality or resolution will be eventually deteriorate over time. It's just the simple facts of videotapes. But if you must try to really extend the life of those videotapes, try to keep them away from heat, dust and moisture.
So "How to Save Old Home Videos" then? You probably have already most of the equipment needed to save or convert your old home videos. You will need
- The old videotapes of course. ( Assuming it's in VHS format).
- VCR (If you don't have one, you could buy them so cheap nowadays).
- VHS to DVD Converter - this is the heart of your VHS to DVD conversion. Plugging in between your VCR and computer via USB and converting your VHS tapes to DVD is just a simple process.
- Computer
The only thing you probably don't have is the VHS to DVD Converter. Its affordable and worth the money of getting one.
Filed under How To's by vidwebwiz






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