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Video Transfer

What is the cost to transfer my videotape?

For information regarding the pricing for Video Transfer and the rest of our services, please refer to our Price List.

What videotape formats can be transferred?

We are able to process the following videotape formats: VHS, S-VHS, BetaMax, VHS-C, S-VHS-C, Hi-8, Digital8, 8 mm, DV, DVCAM, MiniDV, DVC; videotapes can be in NTSC or PAL formats.

How much videotape footage will fit onto one DVD?

Each DVD can hold up to 2 hours of footage from a maximum of 2 videotapes.

What do I get with my Video Transfer?

Your Video Transfer includes two archival-quality gold DVDs, basic repairs (tape case, ribbon, mold cleaning) if needed, and the ability to save to Google Photos (available for 90 days after your order is processed).

Your 2 archival-quality gold DVDs will contain the following:
  • Continuous play of the footage from your videotape(s)
  • DVD chapters created at natural scene breaks
  • DVD case with thumbnail images of each chapter
  • Original audio from your videotape
  • Title and theme (if selected)
  • 3 music video trailers (1 minute each)
  • 80 JPEG images taken from your footage

Can foreign tape formats be transferred to DVD?

PAL tapes (the most common format in Europe and Asia) in VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS, and 8 mm videotapes can be transferred to DVD. There is no additional charge to transfer videotapes in a PAL format.

Can my videotapes be repaired if they are damaged?

We are able to replace broken videotape cases, repair basic ribbon damage, and clean slight mold on a videotape with all transfers. If your videotape has extensive ribbon damage and excessive mold, we will send it back unprocessed.

Will my original videotapes be returned?

Your original videotapes and cases will be returned with your completed order.

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