{"id":5223,"date":"2016-10-27T16:47:51","date_gmt":"2016-10-27T21:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=5223"},"modified":"2016-10-27T16:47:51","modified_gmt":"2016-10-27T21:47:51","slug":"convert-cassette-vhs-tapes-digital-files","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/convert-cassette-vhs-tapes-digital-files\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Convert Cassette and VHS Tapes into Digital Files"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to transfer your old home videos, mix tapes, and band recordings into digital files. You have dozens of old tapes that you no longer listen to or watch simply because of the format they\u2019re in. Maybe you want to try out that new minimalism trend, or maybe you want to further preserve your files and make them more accessible. Whatever your reason, you can now transform your old tapes into digital files.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s not an easy or fast process, and it will cost you some money, but it might be worth the hassle to more concretely preserve old tapes and fond memories. The following will give you a taste of what that process is like.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/top-apps-transferring-files-wirelessly-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Read More: Top Apps for Transferring Files Wirelessly From Your Phone<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Turn Your Cassette Tapes into Digital Files<br \/>\n<\/strong>For this process, you\u2019ll need access to a tape deck. There are also newer options available (about $100-$150) that were specifically built to convert cassettes into digital files. You will then need the proper cables to connect your tape deck to your computer. This can vary, but usually includes a stereo cable and a USB audio adaptor for your computer. Once your devices are properly connected, download a software program to \u201cread\u201d the audio files, like Audacity or QuickTime. These programs will allow you to convert your cassette tapes into high quality digital files. You\u2019ll play the tape on the tape deck, and your computer will record it. There are many in-depth guides online for this process; unfortunately, it\u2019s fairly complicated and can involve a lot of trial and error until you get the quality file that you want.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Turn Your VHS Tapes into Digital Files<br \/>\n<\/strong>This is a much easier process than converting cassettes to digital files. You\u2019ll need a VHS player, along with a device to convert your VHS tapes into digital files for storage on your computer. Look for a \u201cvideo capture\u201d device on Amazon; it will be a type of adaptor with RCA cables and a USB. Prices typically range from about $15 to $40. The first step is to connect the RCA cables from the adaptor to the VCR. Then connect the adaptor\u2019s USB to your computer. You\u2019ll essentially play the video on your VCR while it\u2019s connected to your computer, and your computer will use video capture software to \u201cread\u201d the video. There are some good free software options available, but for the purpose of quality you may want to invest in video capture software (about $30-$70).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve got dozens of mix tapes and home videos that you no longer listen to or watch. 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