How to Convert VHS Tapes Home › Forums › Convert VHS to digital › How to Convert VHS Tapes This topic has 113 replies, 1 voice, and was last updated 2 weeks ago by Williamrer. Viewing 15 posts - 16 through 30 (of 115 total) ← 1 2 3 … 6 7 8 → Author Posts January 31, 2025 at 11:46 am #1923 Reply RozaitGuest You can use software like Handbrake to help reduce file size after digitizing. It’s free and pretty simple. January 31, 2025 at 11:46 am #1924 Reply zaryaabGuest I’ve used a USB capture card for years, and it’s easy to use and gives decent quality for most tapes. January 31, 2025 at 11:46 am #1925 Reply ZayaanGuest If you don’t want to deal with the tech part, there are services that can do everything for you. It’s a bit more expensive but super convenient. January 31, 2025 at 11:47 am #1926 Reply ShazimGuest If you have a lot of tapes, make sure you have enough storage space before starting the conversion process. January 31, 2025 at 11:47 am #1927 Reply Maya AliGuest If your VHS tapes are really old, try cleaning them first. Dirt or mold on the tape could ruin the conversion. January 31, 2025 at 11:48 am #1928 Reply WahajGuest I found using an external hard drive for storing my digital files helped a lot. Tapes can take up a lot of space once digitized. January 31, 2025 at 11:48 am #1929 Reply MeerabGuest Sometimes, just using a basic video capture device and a laptop is enough to get your tapes onto a digital format. January 31, 2025 at 11:48 am #1930 Reply AhsanGuest A great idea is to digitize your old tapes with family members, making it a fun and nostalgic activity. January 31, 2025 at 11:49 am #1931 Reply MariaGuest When digitizing, don’t forget to adjust the video settings for best quality, especially the resolution. January 31, 2025 at 11:49 am #1932 Reply HorainGuest A lot of people find that VHS to DVD players are easy to use, but for better quality, consider using a USB video capture device. January 31, 2025 at 11:49 am #1933 Reply HaleemaGuest If you’re looking for better sound quality, you might want to buy a separate audio capture device for your tapes. January 31, 2025 at 11:50 am #1934 Reply SanaGuest It’s better to use a device with a good compression setting if you want to save on storage space. January 31, 2025 at 11:50 am #1935 Reply AnnieGuest If you need to convert a lot of tapes, look for a service that will clean and repair the tapes for you. January 31, 2025 at 11:51 am #1936 Reply NadiaGuest You can also try using OBS Studio for free if you already have a video capture device. It’s pretty easy to set up. January 31, 2025 at 11:51 am #1937 Reply NomiGuest You’ll need a lot of storage space when converting tapes to digital files. A bigger hard drive might be necessary. Author Posts Viewing 15 posts - 16 through 30 (of 115 total) ← 1 2 3 … 6 7 8 → Reply To: How to Convert VHS Tapes Your information: Name (required): Mail (will not be published) (required): Website: Submit