VHS to Digital Transfer in Williamsburg
Your family's VHS tapes, converted to video files you can watch on a phone, computer or TV. Handled here in Williamsburg, from drop-off to pickup.
Every tape, converted and checked
- An MP4 video file of each tape, at the best quality the tape supports. Plays on any phone, computer or smart TV.
- Basic trimming of blank stretches at the start and end.
- Quality checked as it runs. Tapes play in real time and we monitor audio, color and tracking throughout.
- A private download link, active for 30 days. Need more time? Extend it 90 days for $15.
- Your original tape back at pickup, in its case.
Want something physical too? USB drives start at $25, and playable DVD copies are $20 per disc.
Better playback than the VCR in your closet
Old tapes develop jitter, wobbly edges and color problems as they age. A typical household VCR passes all of that straight through.
We play tapes on S-VHS decks with a time base corrector (TBC), which steadies the signal as it comes off the tape. It's the same type of equipment professional transfer facilities use, and it makes a real difference on worn or older tapes.
Each tape is captured in real time and checked as it runs. No batch processing, no shortcuts.
$25 a tape. Less when you bring more.
Every order is quoted before we start. You pay by card, cash or check at pickup.
| VHS or S-VHS tape | $25 / tape |
|---|---|
| 5–9 tapes | 5% off |
| 10–24 tapes | 10% off |
| 25–49 tapes | 15% off |
| 50+ tapes | Custom archive quote |
| USB drive (32GB) | $25 |
|---|---|
| Playable DVD copy | $20 / disc |
| Minor tape repair | $25 |
| Mold cleaning (plus transfer) | $75 / tape |
| 3-business-day rush | +50%, $50 min |
Discounts apply to transfer charges, not repairs, mold cleaning or delivery. See the full price list.
How long it takes
- Up to 5 tapes: about 5 business days. A 3-business-day rush is available when the schedule allows.
- 6–15 tapes: about 10 business days.
- More than 15: we'll give you a date based on how many hours of recordings there are.
Working toward an anniversary, birthday or memorial? Tell us the date when you ask for a quote.
Smaller tape? It's probably a camcorder tape.
A full-size VHS tape is about 7 by 4 inches and goes straight into a regular VCR. If yours is smaller, it's likely VHS-C, Hi8 or MiniDV — see camcorder tape transfer, or text us a photo and we'll tell you.
VHS transfer questions
Tell us what you have. We'll do the rest.
A few quick questions, no commitment. We'll send you a real quote written by a real person — usually the same day.
Prefer to talk? We answer the phone and texts. We're a small, local operation and we'd rather have a five-minute conversation than send you a form letter. Not sure what you have? Text a photo.
Phone & scheduling: Mon–Fri 9–5 · Sat 10–2
Drop-off by appointment · Williamsburg, VA
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