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Video Tape Digitising Service

PicSave makes it easy to digitise video tapes, converting old VHS, camcorder and other video tapes into digital MP4 files that are easy to watch, store and share.

Send your tapes to us from anywhere in the UK, with no deposit or upfront payment. You only pay once your tapes have been digitised, and there is no charge for blank tapes.

digitise video tapes
  • VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8 and MiniDV tapes digitised
  • Bring old family videos back to life and make them easy to watch again
  • Video tapes supplied as MP4 files, ready to watch on modern devices
  • Audio cassettes digitised and supplied as MP3 files
  • Digitised video files supplied on USB due to their larger file size
  • Your original tapes are safely returned after digitising  
  • No charge for tapes found to be blank

VHS & Camcorder Tape Digitising

Old video and camcorder tapes can contain family occasions, holidays and everyday moments that may not have been watched for many years. Our tape digitising service converts them into MP4 digital files so they can be enjoyed again on modern televisions, computers and other compatible devices.

We digitise a range of popular video formats including VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8 and camcorder MiniDVD discs, with straightforward pricing and your original tapes returned safely to you.

VHS & VHS-C Tapes

£14.99 per tape

  • Digitised and supplied as MP4 files
  • Unwanted footage trimmed from the start and finish  
  • No charge for blank tapes or discs
  • Same price regardless of recording length

Video8 & Hi8 Camcorder Tapes

£14.99 per tape

  • Digitised and supplied as MP4 files
  • Unwanted footage trimmed from the start and finish
  • No charge for blank tapes or discs
  • Same price regardless of recording length

Camcorder MiniDVD Discs

£14.99 per disc

  • Digitised and supplied as MP4 files 
  • Unwanted footage trimmed from the start and finish
  • No charge for blank tapes or discs 
  • Same price regardless of recording length 

 What Will It Cost To Digitise Video tapes?

Quick Video Tape Digitising Quote

Video tape digitising — £14.99 per tape
Estimated cost
£44.97

Your digitised video files are supplied on USB. Tape repair and additional video editing can be added where required.

Additional Tape Services & Important Information

Optional Additional Services
  • Damaged or snapped tape? We can repair many tapes before digitising them for £5 per tape.
  • Need some editing? Additional video editing is available from £10, depending on the work required. Please contact us to discuss what you would like edited.
What we can’t digitise or offer as a service
  • Cine film – we are unable to digitise 8mm, 9.5mm or 16mm film 
  • Betamax tapes – we are unable to digitise this format
  • We cannot digitise commercially produced or copyright-protected recordings, such as purchased films or television programmes.

Tape Digitising FAQs

What video tape formats can you digitise?

We digitise VHS, VHS-C, Video8 and Hi8 tapes, as well as camcorder MiniDVD discs. We are unable to digitise Betamax tapes or 8mm, 9.5mm and 16mm cine film.

How are my digitised video files supplied?

Your digitised videos are saved as MP4 files and supplied on a USB drive, making them easy to watch on modern televisions, computers and other compatible devices.

What happens if one of my tapes is blank?

There is no charge for tapes or discs found to be blank. We will simply identify them as blank and return them with the rest of your order.

Will you return my original tapes?

Yes. Your original tapes and discs will be carefully returned to you with your completed order once digitisation is finished.

Can you edit my video after digitising it?

Yes. Additional video editing is available from £10, depending on the work required. Contact us to discuss what you would like removed or edited and we can advise on the cost.

Check out our other services

As well as video tapes, PicSave can digitise your photographs, slides, negatives and photo albums.

Slide Scanning

Negative Scanning

Photo Album

Photo Scanning

Photos for digitising

Why Choose Us to Digitise Your Memories?

Experience You Can Trust:

PicSave has been digitising family photographs, slides, negatives and tapes since 2013. We understand that many of the recordings sent to us are completely irreplaceable, so every tape is handled personally and with care from the moment it arrives.

Competitive Value:

We keep our pricing straightforward and competitive, with videotape digitisation from £14.99 per tape. There is no charge for tapes found to be blank, and you only pay once your tapes have been digitised.

Quality at Every Stage:

Every tape is carefully digitised and checked as part of our process. We trim unwanted footage from the start and finish, and supply your video as an MP4 file so it can be enjoyed on modern devices.

Careful, Efficient Service:

We aim to complete most orders promptly while taking the time needed to digitise each tape carefully. Turnaround time depends on the number and type of tapes in your order, and we'll always let you know if we expect it to take longer than usual.