Standard VHS cassettes
Full-size home-video tapes used in domestic video recorders. We capture the recording and prepare practical MP4 files.
VHS DIGITISATION STUDIO · SLOVENIA
VHS tapes digitised to MP4 or USB
We transfer family VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS and S-VHS-C recordings into practical digital files. You receive clearly organised MP4 videos, optional USB delivery and your original tapes back.
- 25+ years of analogue media experience
- Personal drop-off in Slovenia or tracked shipping
- Clear pricing before work and careful return of originals
We work in Slovenian, English, Croatian, Serbian and Macedonian. German and Italian enquiries can continue in English.
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SUPPORTED TAPES
Which VHS formats we accept
If you are not sure what tape you have, send a photograph of its front, back and labels before shipping.
Compact VHS-C camera tapes
Smaller tapes from older camcorders. VHS-C is not the same as Video8, Hi8 or MiniDV; send a photo if uncertain.
S-VHS and S-VHS-C
Higher-band VHS-family formats require compatible playback equipment and a realistic assessment of the original signal.
Damaged or mouldy tapes
Do not force a jammed, broken or mouldy cassette into a player. Send photos and a description so we can assess the next safe step.
DIGITAL OUTPUT
What you receive
The result is prepared for everyday viewing, copying, backup and sharing with family.
Organised MP4 files
Widely compatible files for computers, phones, smart TVs, external drives and cloud backup.
Optional USB delivery
A convenient physical copy for parents, relatives or a gift. We still recommend keeping a second backup elsewhere.
Original tapes returned
Tapes are returned after the agreed work. Files can be named by cassette number, year or event when labels are available.
REALISTIC QUALITY
What digitisation can and cannot improve
A careful transfer preserves the available picture and sound, but it cannot recreate detail that was never recorded or has disappeared from a damaged tape.
Condition of the magnetic tape
Age, humidity, heat, dust, mould and repeated playback influence stability and visible defects.
Quality of the original recording
Camera focus, lighting, recording speed and the original equipment set an upper limit on the final picture and sound.
Reliable real-time transfer
Our goal is stable playback, correct picture and sound, and a usable digital file—not an artificial promise of perfect restoration.
Important before testing old tapes
If a tape sticks, smells damp, shows mould or has a cracked shell, do not play or rewind it again. Additional attempts may damage the tape and contaminate the player.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Indicative VHS transfer prices
The charge is based on the greater of tape count or recorded hours because every tape must be played in real time.
| Quantity or recorded time | Net price per tape/hour | Price incl. 22% Slovenian VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1–10 tapes or hours | 10.00 € | 12.20 € |
| 11–25 tapes or hours | 9.00 € | 10.98 € |
| 26–50 tapes or hours | 8.00 € | 9.76 € |
| More than 50 tapes or hours | 7.00 € | 8.54 € |
Indicative prices apply to VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS and S-VHS-C. USB media, shipping, extensive repairs and exceptional handling are quoted separately. The final amount is confirmed after the quantity, running time and condition are known.
VAT for EU business customers
Prices show both net amounts and the total including 22% Slovenian VAT. A business established in another EU member state may be invoiced net under the reverse-charge mechanism after its valid EU VAT number and the applicable conditions have been verified. Private customers and orders that do not meet those conditions pay the gross amount.
FROM TAPE TO FILE
How the process works
We confirm the scope before work, inspect the tapes, capture them in real time and return the originals with the agreed files.
Send the basic information
Tell us the approximate number and type of tapes, their condition, and whether you prefer MP4 files, USB delivery or both.
Agree on drop-off or shipping
You can deliver tapes by appointment in Ig, Slovenia, or send a tracked, well-protected parcel after confirmation.
Inspection before playback
We identify formats and look for broken shells, jammed tape, mould or other issues that require a separate decision.
Real-time capture and preparation
Each recording is played and captured in real time, then prepared as an organised digital file.
Delivery and return
You receive the agreed files or USB media and the original tapes are returned using the agreed method.
DROP-OFF / SHIPPING
Send tapes safely from Slovenia or abroad
Contact us before sending a parcel so the contents, delivery format and return address are clear.
How to pack VHS tapes
Leave tapes in their cases where possible, use a rigid outer box and fill empty spaces so the cassettes cannot move. Include your name, phone, email, return address and a simple tape list. Use tracked shipping and keep your receipt.
Shipments from outside the EU, including Serbia and North Macedonia, may require customs documentation. Describe the contents accurately as personal analogue originals temporarily sent for digitisation and check the carrier’s current rules before dispatch.
FAQ
Answers before you send your tapes
The most common questions about formats, quality, prices, files, damaged tapes and shipping.
Which tapes do you accept?
VHS, VHS-C, S-VHS and S-VHS-C are the core formats. Video8, Hi8, Digital8 and MiniDV are different systems; send a photograph and we can direct you to the appropriate service.
Will the digital video look better than the tape?
The transfer can provide stable and convenient playback, but the result remains limited by the original recording and the condition of the magnetic tape. Lost detail cannot be recreated.
Why is recorded time relevant to the price?
A VHS tape must be played in real time. If the total recording time is greater than the tape count, the actual hours become the charging basis.
Can you put the recordings on a USB drive?
Yes. MP4 files can be delivered on USB. For long-term safety, copy them to at least one additional drive or storage location.
What should I do with a mouldy or broken tape?
Do not put it into a player and do not try to clean or rewind it. Send clear photographs and describe what happened so the tape can be assessed first.
Do you return the original tapes?
Yes. Original cassettes are returned after the agreed work unless a different arrangement is explicitly made.
Can I send tapes from another country?
Yes, after prior agreement. Use robust packaging and tracked shipping. Parcels from outside the EU may require customs documentation.
How should I back up the finished files?
Keep at least two copies on different devices or locations. A USB drive alone should not be the only long-term archive.
CONTACT
Tell us what you have
An approximate tape count, a photograph of unclear formats and your preferred delivery method are enough for the first assessment.