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FAQ – Why do some video tapes play too quickly?

VHS remote with SLP button

VHS video tapes were available in various lengths with the most common recording duration being 180 minutes.  In early machines a standard play mode ‘VHS SP’ a 180 minute VHS tape could record for 3 hours. Later on Long Play mode ‘VHS LP’ was introduced. This doubled the available recording time stated on the tape… Read More: FAQ – Why do some video tapes play too quickly? »

How we convert old video tapes to MP4 and DVD

In this article we explain how we convert your family video tapes to a modern digital format including MP4 on a USB stick, DVD or editable video files for Windows or Mac computers. We aim to avoid jargon and use plain English descriptions wherever possible. Most home video tapes were recorded on domestic camcorders rather… Read More: How we convert old video tapes to MP4 and DVD »