Best Way to Convert VHS to Digital on Windows/Mac

“What's the best way to convert VHS cassette tapes to a digital format?”

VHS tapes are no longer in use these days but if you still have a collection of these cassette holding memories of your families and friends convert them to a digital format. Earlier, VHS cassettes were used for recording videos but they are now replaced with DVD and Blu-ray discs. So if you want to relive the memories stored on these tapes, you need to convert them to a digital format and the best way to convert VHS to digital is by using professional software.

• Part 1. What is VHS format
• Part 2. How to Convert VHS to DVD on Windows/Mac
• Part 3. The Best Way to Convert VHS to Digital You Must Know

Part 1. What is VHS format

Standing for Video Home System, VHS is a standard that is used for analog video recording on the tape cassettes. Earlier VHS cameras were used for recording these tapes that can be played using dedicated players like VCR’s and others.

Part 2. How to Convert VHS to DVD on Windows/Mac

For converting VHS tapes of a DVD, there are several hardware and programs available. One of the simplest and the most economical way is to use a combo device like Sony RDR-VXD655. Using such a recording device will enable you to convert your VHS tapes or DVD directly without any need for the conversion. There is no loss of audio and video quality during the conversion using the device.

Requirements:

• Videotape to be processed.
• A blank DVD-RW disc.
• VHS to DVD Recorder ( like Sony RDR-VXD655).

Steps to convert VHS to DVD using the recording hardware

Step 1: Turn on the Sony recording device and then put the VHS tape in the right clot of the device. The DVD needs to be inserted into the left –side of the slot.

Step 2: Next, hit on the Video button that is present at the One-Touch dubbing panel.

Step 3: The device will start playing the VHS tape that will be copied to the DVD at the same time. Once the VHS tape is over and stops playing, you can take out the disc and see that the contents have been copied.

The DVD can be played using a DVD player or can be further converted into a digital format.

Part 3. The Best Way to Convert VHS to Digital You Must Know

In the above part, we have discussed how to convert VHS tape to a DVD in good quality. This disc can be further converted into a digital format using professional software and the one we recommend here is Wondershare UniConverter. This versatile tool allows converting your disc content into an array of formats like MP4, MOV, WebM, MKV, FLV, and many many others. Or vice versa, convert and burn video to DVD, such as convert WMV to DVD, burn AVI file to DVD, etc. Device-specific conversion can also be done. The facility to transfer the converted file to an array of devices is also available. The editor of the software allows file customization with features like trim, crop, cut, watermark, effects, and others.

Additional software features include video conversion, video download, video recording, GIF making, and others.

Wondershare UniConverter - All-in-one Toolbox

• It supports a range of more than 150 video and audio formats including files such as MKV, WMV, MP4, M4V, MP3, MOV and much more.
• Convert movies files to optimized preset for almost all devices.
• Download videos from popular sites like YouTube, Dailymotion, Vevo, etc.
• 90X faster conversion speed than any conventional converters.
• Edit, enhance & personalize your videos file.
• Download/record videos from YouTube and other 10,000 video sharing sites.
• Versatile toolbox combines video metadata, GIF maker, video compressor, and screen recorder.
• Supported OS: Windows 10/8/7, macOS 11 Big Sur, 10.15, 10.14, 10.13, 10.12, 10.11, 10.10, 10.9, 10.8, 10.7, 10.6.

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Steps to convert VHS tapes to digital format using Wondershare UniConverter

Step 1 Launch Wondershare UniConverter and load the DVD content.

Open the software and choose the Convert tab from the main interface. Insert the DVD into your computer. Expand the drop-down menu at the button and choose the inserted disc. A dialog box will appear asking you to choose from All Movies or Main Movies of the disc. Click on the OK to confirm the selected option.

Step 2 Choose the digital format.

After all the files are added to the program interface expand the drop-down menu at the Output Format: tab at the top-right corner. Choose the desired target format as well as the resolution from the Video tab.

Step 3 Convert VHS to digital.

To combine all the added videos in a file enable Merge All Videos at the bottom of the interface. Clicking on the Start All button will start with the conversion process. On your software, the file will save to the Finished tab while on the system it will save to the location selected at the Output tab.

Thus converting your VHS tapes to a DVD or a digital format will make it accessible using different devices, players and programs. To get lossless quality files at super-fast speed and in a hassle-free manner, Wondershare UniConverter works as the best solution. The program supports advanced video related features.