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Logan Perenavan . 2 Feb 2026
Why Honest Digitisation Matters More Than Promises
When you hold an old VHS or a MiniDV cassette in your hand, you aren't just holding plastic and...
Logan Perenavan . 1 Feb 2026
What Happens If a Tape Breaks During Playback? | Tapes to Digital
The Moment the Music Stops: Understanding Tape There is a distinct, mechanical sound that every...
Logan Perenavan . 30 Jan 2026
Top VHS Tape Preservation Tips Before Digitising
The magnetic hum of a VCR and the plastic click of the cassette are sounds that defined a generation of home filmmaking. However, beneath those sturdy plastic shells, your memories are stored on thin strips of polyester coated in chromium dioxide or ferric oxide—materials that are unfortunately prone to physical and chemical decay. If you are planning to transfer VHS to digital, the condition of...

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Logan Perenavan . 2 Feb 2026
Why Honest Digitisation Matters More Than Promises
When you hold an old VHS or a MiniDV cassette in your hand, you aren't just holding plastic and magnetic tape; you are holding a physical vessel of a moment that has long since passed. The "magnetic hum" of the player and the "plastic click" as the...
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Logan Perenavan . 1 Feb 2026
What Happens If a Tape Breaks During Playback? | Tapes to Digital
The Moment the Music Stops: Understanding Tape There is a distinct, mechanical sound that every owner of a VCR or camcorder dreads: the sudden, high-pitched whir of a motor spinning without resistance, followed by a sharp plastic "click." When you...
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Logan Perenavan . 30 Jan 2026
Top VHS Tape Preservation Tips Before Digitising
The magnetic hum of a VCR and the plastic click of the cassette are sounds that defined a generation of home filmmaking. However, beneath those sturdy plastic shells, your memories are stored on thin strips of polyester coated in chromium dioxide or...
3 minutes to read
Logan Perenavan . 29 Jan 2026
VHS to Digital Conversion: The Ultimate UK Guide (2026)
The Silent Threat: Why VHS Tapes Are Fading For many households across the UK, the loft or the cupboard under the stairs holds a treasure trove of magnetic history. From 1980s summer holidays in Cornwall to graduation ceremonies and first steps,...
3 minutes to read
Logan Perenavan . 27 Jan 2026
Preserving Family Memories on VHS Before They Fade
Why VHS Tapes Mean So Much to Families For many families, VHS tapes aren’t just recordings—they’re time capsules. Birthday candles being blown out slightly off-camera. A toddler’s first unsteady steps. Christmas mornings where the wrapping paper...
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Logan Perenavan . 26 Jan 2026
Why Your Wedding Video Deserves More Than a Dusty Attic
The Value of a Captured Moment There is a specific kind of magic found in an old wedding video. It isn't just about the fashion of the day or the youthful faces of family members; it is the sound of a late grandmother’s laugh, the nervous flutter in...
2 minutes to read
Logan Perenavan . 24 Jan 2026
What is Sticky Shed Syndrome? | Tapes To Digital UK
What is Sticky Shed Syndrome and Is Your Audio Collection at Risk? If you have ever tried to play an old reel-to-reel tape only to hear a piercing squeal or watch the machine struggle to turn, you may have encountered "Sticky Shed Syndrome" (SSS)....
3 minutes to read
Logan Perenavan . 22 Jan 2026
Is It Still Possible to Watch Old Camcorder Tapes?
Many families still have boxes of old camcorder tapes tucked away in cupboards, drawers, or lofts. These often contain recordings of birthdays, holidays, school events, and everyday moments that were never transferred anywhere else.
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