Our video conversion services can take your video tapes and convert them into a modern, digital format, like MP4. Our expert team can deliver your newly converted files via the Cloud or USB drive, making it easier than ever to access and share your cherished moments. If you prefer, we can also transfer your tapes to DVDs. Protect your legacy and don't let your memories fade away!
Very HAPPY with the service Video MVP provided: Communication 10+ - - - - TURN AROUND TIME 10+ - - - - - EASE OF DOING BUSINESS 10+ - - - - VALUE 10+. Converted tapes we hadn't view in YEARS!!!! Overall a great experience for one I was dreading! THANK YOU!
VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, MiniDV, Hi8, Betamax, Digital8, and more
Details: Up to 120 minutes per tape. Tapes over 120 minutes will have an additional charge. Includes VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, MiniDV, S-VHS, Digital8 and Betamax. NTSC only. We offer quick turnaround times and expedited orders are accepted when you need it fast.
All our pricing is upfront. We'll give you an estimate when we get your order. If something comes up, we will contact you.
All transfer work is done here in our Indianapolis office. Your video tapes stay here for digital conversion and DVD creation. We offer quick turnarounds on most services.
We can convert your VHS and 8mm video tapes, but also VHS-C, MiniDV, Hi8, Digital8, S-VHS, Betamax, and PAL/SECAM VHS. Pro formats like Betacam/SP, U-matic 3/4", DVCAM, DVCPRO, and HDV, can also be digitized.
We time all your tapes to allow for the best quality and to avoid a bunch of blue in your video files and DVDs. If we find a blank tape, we'll skip it at no charge.
Your video files will be in the MP4 format. They are high quality and compatible with PCs, Macs, and most smart TVs. The files can be edited, copied, and shared.
Lastly, we will custom name your files based on the labels on your tapes or whatever title you like. For DVDs, we will print your title on the face of the disc. There's no additional charge for custom file names or printing.
They have customer service that goes way beyond regular expectations. For the quality of the digital transfer, I'm very happy with the results. They were as good as the original tapes and probably even improved the quality since the tapes were not that clear when played on our old machine. I hope they will be in business a long time because I keep finding old tapes I need to convert. My mom was so happy with the result! We got to see our very beloved Grandma, Grandpa and Great Aunt on the screen again after many years of their passing. This was a precious gift. Thanks guys!!
The T-120 VHS tape was most commonly used for home recording in a VCR. VHS tapes typically were 120 minutes long when full (SP speed). However, there are also LP and EP recording speeds which last 4 and 6 hours respectively. S-VHS (Super VHS) was developed later with higher resolution.
Designed for camcorder use, 8mm and Hi8 cassettes are usually 120 minutes when full. There was an LP recording speed which made the tape 4 hours, but that is much less common. The cassette is about the size of a deck of playing cards. Hi8 tapes were the second generation of this format with improved resolution.
The little brother to VHS, VHS-C tapes were designed for camcorders. It is the same video tape, but in a smaller shell. VHS-C had the benefit of fitting into an adapter that would allow playback in a VCR. Standard recording lengths were 30 minutes, but the EP speed allowed for 90 minutes.
MiniDV tapes are digital and took the video quality way beyond its analog predecessors. The cassette itself is about the size of a Tic Tac candy box. Standard MiniDV tapes last 60 minutes in SP and 90 minutes in LP.
This digital version of 8mm video tapes had the same cassette size, however the camcorder was different. Like MiniDV, Digital8 made its older analog formats jealous of its image quality. Digital8 tapes were 60 minutes when full.
Betamax was a home video cassette format introduced by Sony in 1975, and was a direct competitor to the VHS format. Despite its superior video and audio quality, Betamax failed to gain widespread popularity and lost the format war to VHS in the 1980s.
Though these tapes look like average VHS tapes, they are not. VHS tapes recorded in other countries have different video signals like PAL or SECAM (U.S. is NTSC). These tapes are often longer than the typical two-hour VHS in America, but they can still be converted.
I have used Video MVP for 20+ years, but particularly in the last 3 for digitizing hundreds of family photos and videos. The quality and pricing is better than other widely available similar products/companies and the communication and customer service is top notch. I will never use any other service for preserving my family's archives. Double bonus is that they're all just nice and friendly people who genuinely care about your media project. In a cynical, profit oriented world, you cannot ask for better customer care.
Widely used by news organizations and professional video production companies, Betacam (and later Betacam SP) are half-inch tape formats first developed in the early 1980s. The cassettes came in two different sizes.
The U-matic tape format was released in the early 1970s. The cassette contains tape that is 3/4 of an inch wide and is often called "three-quarter". Interestingly, the reels inside the cassette move in opposite directions, unlike most other video formats.
DVCAM was released in 1996. It is the big brother of MiniDV tapes that you may have had. The cassettes came in two different sizes.
DVCPRO was introduce in 1995 and was used for news, sports and cinema. Tapes were available in a variety of lengths.
I cannot recommend Video MVP high enough. I gave them decades worth of family movies on VHS to digitize as well as over 40 photo albums of old family photos that ranged from standard 4x6 to panoramics to Polaroids and finally a large box full of slides. Not only did they do all the work in a very good amount of time, but the quality of work has been the highest I've seen compared to other digitizing services I've used in the past for other projects. And the cherry on top are the quality of the people who work there. From Kim to Craig and everyone else I met there, they have all been some of the nicest people to do business with and I felt that my stuff was safe in their hands and that they really cared.
Video files (MP4 files) are better quality, editable, easier to share, less expensive to copy and take up less space than DVDs. Video files are great for preserving your memories for future generations. You can play these files on a PC, Mac, and most smart TVs. DVDs do have one advantage, most people are familiar with DVD players and they are easy to play. Please note: Video DVDs were not designed as a single file. You can't copy a file off a Video DVD and expect it to work on your computer. If that's your goal, you should choose video files instead.
No problem. While timing your tapes, if we find a blank one or one that appears to just be TV, we'll skip it - no charge. For the unlabeled tapes, we'll transfer your home video and give the file/disc a number. You can rename the file or write on disc once you see the content.
We will name each MP4 file with a date, event, or whatever you like. We can take the information off the tape label or you are welcome to email us with a list of how you would like each file named.
There are two options. You can choose a Cloud Delivery or USB thumb drive. For Cloud Delivery, we will upload your files to a secure location and email you a link so you can download them to your computer. This link is private and temporary, but you can share the link with whoever you like. Cloud Delivery is a good idea for large video files. If you prefer a USB drive, we will copy your files to the drive and return it along with your media.
A DVD will hold up to 120 minutes of content (standard quality). Though it is possible to get more than 2 hours on a DVD, the quality will decrease significantly. For tapes that are longer than two hours, they will require additional DVD(s).
Yes, we give your tapes back to you. We also offer the option to hold your media for 30 days. Many people who ship orders to us like this option to reduce return shipping costs. This allows them to review their conversions and then after 30 days, we will dispose/recycle the media.
It happens. We'll try hard to get your tape to play its best. After many years in business, we've learned a few tricks to help. If our efforts don't work, we'll always contact you and explain what we're seeing and figure out a game plan. These are your memories and we'll let you make the call.
If you are able to locate the section you want and tell us the approximate start and end times, we can convert just that portion. Though not as precise as editing, this is a good way to get just want you want. If you aren't able to give us specific times, we can still help but there may be an additional charge.
Though there are many kinds, the most common consumer formats are VHS, 8mm, Hi8, VHS-C, MiniDV, and Digital8. Other consumer formats include S-VHS and Betamax. We can also convert VHS tapes from other countries that are recorded in PAL or SECAM. We also convert professional video formats like Betacam, Betacam SP, U-matic 3/4", DVCAM, DVCPRO, and HDV. You don't need to worry about which format is which though. When we receive your tapes, we will be happy to give you an estimate for your conversions.
There are a couple factors in this issue. Read this page for more info on how you may be able to correct it yourself: USB Drives and Video Files for smart TVs or contact us.
Yes. For orders over 100 video tapes, we offer a quantity discount. The rate will be custom quoted based on the number of tapes you have, the video tape formats, the approximate length of the tapes, and the desired completion date. Contact us to let us know more details about your video tapes.
Sorry, no. Movies and copyrighted material are legally protected from unauthorized duplication.
Sure, just box up your tapes and send them to us. Get Tips on Shipping Your Order or just get a Video Conversion to Digital Order Form to include with your shipment. When we receive it, we will give you a price quote and an estimated completion date. Need it done fast? Let us know your deadline and we'll do whatever we can to meet it.
Those old recordings may contain some cherished memories. We can convert them to audio files, like WAV and MP3, or CD.
So many memories stuck in the form of a photographic slide. Save your history! Have us scan your slides to digital images.
Have you got a broken tape lying around? No worries, we're here to help! We know how important those old analog memories can be, and we don't want you to lose them. Whether it's a broken VHS tape or an audio cassette that's stopped playing, we've got you covered. We'll repair your tapes and transfer them to digital format so you can enjoy them for years to come. Our experts can fix all kinds of tapes, including VHS, 8mm, MiniDV, Betamax, VHS-C, and more. If your tape needs splicing or has a damaged outer shell, we'll repair it to make it work like new.
Sometimes, tapes can have playback issues due to stickiness, but don't worry, we can "bake" them to improve their playability. Let us help you bring back those old memories and relive those special moments!
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We get orders from all across the United States. No matter what you have: video tapes, film, audio reels, slides, photos, or more, we can transfer all your media to digital.
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