Whether it’s the chance to ditch old remote controls or to preserve cherished home movies from wear and tear, there are many reasons why people are transferring their favorite video content from VHS tapes and DVDs to computer files.
The sad truth is that physical mediums like VHS tapes and DVDs will deteriorate over time, while storing digitized versions of your files on a computer or in the cloud will help protect the integrity of your videos for decades. VHS tapes have an average lifespan of just eight to 10 years before their quality deteriorates. DVDs have a longer lifespan, but are brittle and prone to being scratched or broken.
If you’re considering transferring your video content from VHS tapes or DVDs, follow these tips to make sure you maintain the quality of your videos:
- If possible, get a professional service to perform the conversion. Professional DVD to digital or VHS to digital services know all the tricks of the trade to ensuring high quality video transfers.
- Research transfer equipment and software before buying. If you plan on doing the transfer on your own, research hardware and software for video conversion before making a purchase. Cheaper is not always better, and some hardware and software packages can help clean up quality issues with older video.
- Consider the cloud. Transferring from VHS and DVD to the cloud is safer than storing your content on your computer and will allow you to access it from anywhere.
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