Video 8 to Digital Conversion Service
Your tapes are probably over twenty years old, which means they could be at risk of fading, losing quality, or even becoming irreparably damaged.
Fortunately, there’s a way to preserve those memories! By transferring your Video8, Hi8, and Digital8 tapes to DVD or a USB flash drive, you can enjoy, share, and cherish your precious moments for many more years to come.
When you choose to digitize your tapes, you can easily share, edit, and store them without worrying about losing quality. Plus, with my service, you’ll receive your original tapes and digital copies back in under 14 business days, much faster than many other digitization services that can take over a month.
Reasons Why You Should Digitize Video8, Hi8, Digital8.
Video8, Hi8, Digital8 tapes degrade over time, converting them to a digital format like DVD will ensure to preserve and safeguard your cherished home videos, this way you will be able to enjoy your precious videos for generations to come.
Converting your Video8, Hi8 & Digital8 tapes to digital format can safeguard your precious family moments from disasters such as fire, theft, or flood.
Digitizing your old Video8, Hi8, Digital8 tapes allows you to rename, archive, and provide extra information for your video files.
DVD’s, USB Flash Drives take up much less space than these old VHS tapes
Digital video transfer preserves your family memories in a high-quality format that can be easily viewed by your loved ones for years to come, unlike the outdated Video8, Hi8 & Digital8 tapes that require special devices to play.
Digital Video Files are much easier to share than physical tapes. Easier to copy and distribute on the Internet with social media, cloud service or email.
What are the main features and differences of Video8, Hi8 & Digital8 tapes?
There are several 8mm tape formats, including PAL and NTSC, which can be somewhat perplexing. Additionally, it’s important to distinguish between 8mm tapes and other formats like VHS, Super 8 film, and 8 mm film, as they are entirely different. Kodak pioneered the analog 8mm video format in 1984, and shortly after, Sony launched the Video 8 format, originally branded as HandyCam.
The Handycam name was also associated with Hi8 tapes and later Digital8 video cameras, all designed to set themselves apart from the Sony Betamax format. These 8mm formats were created to facilitate the use of smaller cassettes in camcorders, making them more convenient than the larger VHS tapes. Video8, Hi8, Digital8, and 8mm cassettes share similarities but have distinct specifications and definitions.
To view recordings, you need to use an adapter with your specific 8mm camcorder or tape player. These formats competed with VHS-C, a compact version of VHS that could easily be played on a VCR with an adapter. It’s also worth noting that 8mm film and Super8 film reels differ from tape cassettes like Video8, as they utilize a reel-to-reel projector instead of magnetic tape in a cassette box.
How long does it take and how expensive is it to digitize Video 8 tapes?
With TCFortgens, you have the opportunity to transform your Video 8 tapes into digital format, paying solely for the actual length of the tape. The pricing starts at $24.99 for the first tape, which can be up to 2 hours long, and then it’s just $14.99 for each additional hour.
Additionally, I provide Video 8 tape repair and case replacement services at no extra charge if needed. Your satisfaction is my priority, and I want to ensure your tapes are in the best condition possible.
If your tape exceeds the duration you initially paid for, I will contact you to confirm which parts you would like to have digitized. Your preferences matter, and I’m here to help make the process smooth and easy.
Why is TCFortgens the top choice for Hi8 transfer service?
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We are answerable to God and all the people we meet, and we honor God by being truthful, just and moral in everything we do.
The Quickest Turnaround Time
In 14 days, you will get your digital versions and original tapes, which is a lot quicker than the standard 70+ days for the industry.