How much does it cost to convert VHS to digital?

VHS to digital conversion starts at $12.90 per tape for SD quality, $19.90 for Full HD with AI upscaling, and $39.90 for 4K Ultra HD. Free shipping is included with every order.

How do I know if my tapes are VHS?

VHS tapes are the large black cassettes, roughly 7 inches wide. If you see two visible reels through a clear window and the tape is black plastic, it's almost certainly VHS. S-VHS tapes look identical — we handle both.

How long does VHS to digital conversion take?

Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks from the day we receive your box. If you need it faster, expedited options are available at checkout.

Will I get my original VHS tapes back?

Yes, always. Your original tapes are returned via UPS in the same box you shipped them in. We never keep or dispose of your originals.

Can you digitize damaged or moldy VHS tapes?

Yes. We accept tapes in all conditions — including moldy, warped, water-damaged, or tapes that won't eject. Tape repair and case replacement are included at no extra charge.

How many VHS tapes can I send at once?

You can send as many as you'd like — there's no minimum or maximum. Just add the quantity to your project and we'll send the right size box.

What file format will I receive?

Your VHS tapes are delivered as MP4 files (H.264), which play on any device — phone, TV, computer, or tablet. You'll also get 90 days of free MemoryCloud access to view and share online.

What if a tape is blank or fails to transfer?

You are never charged for blank tapes or failed transfers. We only charge for successfully digitized footage.

How is Capture different from other VHS digitizing services?

Most services simply record your tape in real time. We treat each tape like a film restoration project — extracting the raw signal via broadcast-grade S-Video paths, mastering to ProRes Intermediate, then running our AI frame-by-frame for upscaling, de-interlacing, and noise reduction.

📼 VHS to Digital

Convert VHS Tapes to Digital

Your VHS Tapes Are Deteriorating. Let's Save Them.

VHS tapes lose 10–20% of their signal quality every decade. We extract every frame using broadcast-grade equipment, then upscale your memories to stunning 4K quality with our proprietary AI.

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📖 Format Guide

Not Sure If You Have VHS?

VHS (Video Home System) was the dominant home video format from 1977 to the early 2000s. Released by JVC, the full-size black cassette — 7.1" × 4" × 1" — was used in millions of American homes to record birthdays, holidays, weddings, and everyday family moments.

If your tapes are large and black with two visible reels inside, you almost certainly have VHS. We also digitize S-VHS, the higher-quality variant introduced in 1987.

VHS & S-VHS Format Guide

Technical specs, history, and everything you need to know about your tapes before you send them.

Learn About the VHS Format

How It Works — Done in 3 Simple Steps.

Gather Your VHS Tapes

Collect the vhs tapes you want digitized. Don't worry about condition — we handle items in any state.

Mail Them to Us

Use the free prepaid shipping label we provide. Pack your items in any box and drop it at any UPS location.

Receive Your Digital Memories

We digitize everything and notify you by email when your files are ready. Your originals are shipped back to you.

Processing typically takes 2–3 weeks from when we receive your order.

Our Technology

Master-Grade Extraction + Frame-by-Frame AI

Most services simply "record" your tapes. We treat your memories like a film restoration project. For analog formats, we utilize broadcast-grade S-Video paths to extract the purest signal. For digital tapes, we perform a bit-for-bit data extraction, ensuring a perfect clone with zero generational loss.

Every capture is instantly encoded into a ProRes Intermediate Master file. From there, our neural networks process your footage frame-by-frame. We intelligently de-interlace the video to remove old CRT artifacts, then upscale it to brilliant 1080p or 4K while strictly maintaining the original frame rate for natural motion.

Max Resolution

ProRes

Intermediate Mastering

Precision Extraction

We use broadcast-grade S-Video paths for analog and raw data bit-streams for digital, capturing every pixel the tape has to offer.

See the Difference.

Drag the slider to reveal the original — see the power of our AI enhancement in real time.

Original

AI Upscaled

Choose Your Quality.

Every VHS tape gets the same professional care. Pick the resolution that fits your vision.

480p

Standard definition — faithful to the original VHS quality

$12.90

per VHS tape

Selected

FHD

1080p

Full HD — AI-enhanced upscaling with noise reduction and color correction

$19.90

per VHS tape

Choose Your Output.

Every order includes free cloud access. Add physical copies if you'd like.

Cloud Access

90 days of free cloud access to stream or download your digitized files on any device, anytime.

Included

USB Drive

All your files on a custom USB drive. Works with computers, laptops, and smart TVs.

$14.99

What's Included With Every Order.

Digital Video Files

Downloadable digital video files in SD, FHD, or 4K depending on your selected quality tier.

90 Days Free Cloud Access

View, download, and share from any device via MemoryCloud. Continue for $4.99/month, cancel anytime.

Google Photos Auto-Save

Optionally auto-save your digitized memories directly to your Google Photos library.

Tape Repair Included

Videotape repair and case replacement if needed at no additional charge.

Quality Guarantee

Not satisfied? We'll redo it at no cost. Your memories deserve perfection.

Free Shipping Label

We provide a prepaid shipping label so sending your tapes is easy and free.

No Charge for Blank Tapes

Found an empty tape in your box? No worries — you won't be charged for blank or empty tapes.

No Charge for Failed Transfers

If a tape fails to transfer successfully, you will not be charged for it.

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1,189 verified reviews

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Sarah M. Verified

Jan 2026

I sent in 15 VHS tapes from the 90s and the quality blew me away. The AI upscaling made my kids' birthday videos look like they were filmed yesterday.

James R. Verified

Dec 2025

Fast turnaround, great communication, and the digital files were perfect. My mom cried happy tears when she saw her wedding video in HD.

Linda K. Verified

Nov 2025

Very professional service. They even repaired a tape that had been damaged in our basement flood. Couldn't be happier with the results.

Michael T. Verified

Jan 2026

I've tried 3 other services before and Capture is by far the best. The 4K upscaling is genuinely impressive — no artifacts, just clean video.

Why Families Trust Us.

Barcoded Tracking

Every tape is barcoded and tracked from the moment it arrives at our secure facility until it's back in your hands.

Secure Facility

Our state-of-the-art facility features 24/7 surveillance, climate control, and restricted access to protect your originals.

25+ Years Experience

Over 12 million families have trusted us with their irreplaceable memories. We've been doing this longer than anyone.

Satisfaction Guarantee

Not happy with the results? We'll redo it — no questions asked. Your memories deserve nothing less than perfect.

Processed Locally in Atlanta, Georgia.

Every VHS tape is digitized at our own facility in Norcross, GA — just outside Atlanta. Your tapes never leave our secure, climate-controlled studio. Local customers can even drop off and pick up their media in person.

Capture Studio, Norcross GA

24/7 Monitored & Climate-Controlled

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Inside the Capture Facility.

See where your memories are brought back to life — our state-of-the-art VHS to digital conversion studio in Norcross, Georgia.

Step 1 of 3

Tape Intake & Inspection

Every tape is barcoded, cataloged, and inspected by hand before processing begins.

Step 2 of 3

Digitization Bay

Broadcast-grade decks and capture stations extract every frame with maximum fidelity.

Step 3 of 3

AI Enhancement Lab

Our GPU clusters run frame-by-frame AI upscaling, noise reduction, and color correction.

The Capture 100% Guarantee.

To ensure your digital copies are of the best quality, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the outcome of your order, we will happily reprocess it for you at no cost, within 60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions.

Everything you need to know about our VHS to digital conversion service.

Formats We Also Digitize.

VHS isn't the only format we handle. We digitize all major videotape and media formats.

VHS-C

Hi8

MiniDV

Betamax

Video8

Digital8

Film Reels

View all formats we digitize

Ready to rescue your VHS memories?

Every day that passes, your tapes degrade a little more. Start your project today and preserve them forever.

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