Those old videotapes sitting in boxes, closets and basements may contain some of your family's most important memories — weddings, birthdays, graduations, holidays, vacations, family gatherings and moments you may not have watched in decades.

Unfortunately, videotapes don't last forever.

VHS and other magnetic videotape formats deteriorate as they age. Even tapes that have been carefully stored can develop problems over time.

Picture quality can fade, colors can change, audio can deteriorate, tracking problems can develop, and the magnetic material that holds the recording can break down.

The age of the tape, how it was stored, temperature and humidity, how often it was played and the condition of the tape itself can all affect what's left on it.

The sooner you get those tapes digitized, the better your chances of preserving the memories that are still on them.

VHS

VHS-C

S-VHS

Sony Betamax

Video8

Hi8

Digital8

MiniDV

HDV

MicroMV

Betacam SP

3/4-inch U-Matic

DVCAM

DVCPro

Mini DVD

We also do PAL-formatted videotapes and all-region DVDs — foreign and domestic

Have something that isn't listed? Give us a call. We handle many different video formats and may be able to transfer it for you.

Once your videotapes are digitized, you have several options for receiving your videos.

Your videos are transferred to digital files on a USB flash drive, making them easy to watch on compatible computers and TVs, copy, back up and share with family and friends.

Don't need another storage device?

We can upload your completed video files so you can download them directly to your computer.

Yes, we still transfer video to DVD for customers who prefer physical discs.

DVDs are primarily designed for watching your transferred videos on a DVD player. If you want the ability to easily copy, store, edit or share your videos, we generally recommend receiving them as digital files instead.

Your transferred video files can be provided for use with Windows or Mac computers.

Depending on your project, we can provide your videos on a:

We'll help you determine which option makes the most sense for your collection and how you plan to watch or preserve your videos.

Videotapes aren't getting any younger, and neither is the equipment required to play them. If you've got boxes of VHS tapes, camcorder tapes or other old video formats that you haven't watched in years, there's no better time to find out what's on them and get those memories preserved.

Your children's first steps, family Christmases, weddings, graduations, birthdays and relatives you haven't seen in years could all be sitting on those tapes.

Digital Saviors Chicago proudly serves customers throughout Chicagoland.

Call Digital Saviors Chicago at 815-556-2685 for a free quote.

Bulk discount rates are available for larger orders.

We look forward to helping you preserve those old videotapes and the memories on them so your family can continue enjoying them for generations to come.

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