Video Transfer
VHS
VHS-C
Video8, Hi8, Digital8
MiniDV, HDV, DVCAM
Betamax, Betacam, Betacam SP, DigiBetacam, Betacam SX
We are an Owner-Operated Company Providing Custom Quality Service
All projects are completed on-site at our studio location in Fridley, Minnesota.
We love what we do and always strive to provide the best quality and service.
Convert Videotapes to Digital
We convert a wide range of analog videotape formats to digital to share today and preserve for the future. Once digital your videos can be viewed on any computer device or smart TV and shared in many ways including uploading to a cloud service for mobile access and off-site backup. We custom title each file with subject information written on tapes.
Professional Editing
We review and edit our video conversions after transfer to remove blank footage or extraneous television programs that are not home movie recordings. We will work with special editing requests provided by our clients or you may choose to edit on your own with any video editing software.
Conversion to MP4 Video Files
We convert your collection of videotapes to H.264 MP4 format digital video files to store on a USB flash drive for multimedia viewing or editing. Digital video files makes it easy for you copy the videos to share with family and friends.
Pricing
Includes conversion of each tape to a custom titled digital video file.
* $5.00 per tape minimum if determined blank or TV recordings only.
| VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV Formats | $20 per Tape |
| PAL, Beta, HDV, DVCAM Formats | $30 per Tape |
| Transfer Video DVD to MP4 File | $20 per DVD |
| Transfer Memory Cards to USB | $10 per Card |
| Optional Custom Editing of Video Remove Scenes, Combine Footage, Re-sequence Video | Varies by Complexity Based on a $60 Hourly Rate |
| Tape Repair | $10 per Tape Repair |
What videotape formats do you convert to digital?
We convert VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, HDV, DVCAM, Betamax, Betacam, Betacam SP, DigiBetacam, Betacam SX, and PAL VHS tape formats.
What digital video format do you convert to?
Our standard digital file output for videotape transfers is H.264 MP4 format which is widely compatible with both Windows and Mac OS. We use a high quality low compression bit rate setting.
What do you do if a tape is blank or only has TV shows or movies on them?
We have a $5 minimum per tape charge if a tape is discovered to be blank or contains only TV/movie recordings which we will exclude.
How will my video transfers be digitally organized?
We will custom title each digital file with subject info on the original tape, or if not applicable assign a number to use in the digital file to correlate with the original source. Each tape will be converted to a single digital video file.
Can you edit my video transfers to remove parts I don’t want?
We can custom edit your video by special request with instructions you provide. Otherwise the video files can be edited using video editing software at any later time.
Why should I choose you over another company?
We are a dedicated team of 9 employees who take great pride in our custom work, and the reviews by our past clients speak for themselves. We have been in business since 2005, and our focus on accuracy and quality results has always been our top priority. We are proud of our custom quality methods and personalized customer service.