VHS to MP4
Is It Illegal to Convert VHS to DVD
“Yes”… and “No”. The legality of copying, converting, digitizing, or even duplicating VHS to DVD or VHS to Digital comes down to the interpretation of the concept of ‘fair use’. One way to summarize the idea is that a consumer who owns a VHS tape has the right to watch it. That seems fair, right?…
Read MoreHow Do I Copy VHS Tapes to a Computer or DVD?
All Videotape Types Use the Same Process The good news for videotape conversions is that all videotape formats use the same process as long as a player is available for the type of videotape being converted. In other words, VHS to DVD requires a VHS player, Hi8 to DVD requires a Hi8 player, miniDV to…
Read MoreWhat Formats Can You Convert VHS Tapes To?
This question is much larger than it sounds. There are dozens of digital formats for both video and audio conversion. The right formats depend on your particular situation. Factors include: The Best Formats for Digitized VHS Tapes Today’s video technology for consumer usage has three basic choices: mp4, mov, and DVD(VOB). Mp4 is by far…
Read MoreAre There Volume Discounts for Converting Multiple VHS tapes?
Whether you want to digitize VHS, 8mm Film, miniDV, Hi8, Digital8, Video8, Cassettes, Records, Slides, Photos, or Negatives, Reborn Audio Video offers volume discounts for the following levels when the entire volume is converted in one project: Discounts are calculated according to quoted base prices for each media type at time of order. Discounts apply…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Way to Store Digital Copies of Old Media?
There are several choices to store digitized DVDs, videotape, slides, cassettes and records. Each of these methods have advantages and disadvantages that affect durability and longevity of digital media. The Best Way to Store Digital VHS, Digital Cassettes, and Digital Slides Even digital video and audio have risks. Electronic devices can wear out. Electronic devices…
Read MoreHow Do You Handle Old and Damaged Videotapes During Conversion?
It is heartbreaking than discover that priceless videos that have been saved for years (or decades) are damaged or deteriorated beyond help when you finally get the chance to watch them again or convert them to digital. Tapes deteriorate by just getting older. The rate and type of deterioration depends upon factors like temperature, humidity,…
Read MoreCan VHS Tapes be Converted to MP4
Yes, mp4 is the most popular format when digitizing VHS tapes. Mp4 is the format of choice for more devices, social media, and editing software whereas the file size is several times smaller than the 2nd most popular format. What Formats Can You Convert VHS Tapes To? There are literally hundreds of conversion formats and…
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