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Logan Perenavan . 22 Feb 2026
DIY vs Professional Tape Digitisation: Is It Worth the Risk?
The Allure of the DIY Project There is a certain nostalgic charm in the idea of setting up an old...
Logan Perenavan . 22 Feb 2026
Why Old Camcorder Tapes Are at High Risk: What Happens Inside a VHS Tape Over Time
For many households across the UK, the loft or the cupboard under the stairs holds a treasure trove...
Logan Perenavan . 18 Feb 2026
How Long Does Tape Conversion Take? The Essential UK Guide
For many families across Britain, a cardboard box in the loft holds decades of history—from 1980s...
Logan Perenavan . 17 Feb 2026
Why Cheap VHS Conversion Services Are Risky | Tapes to Digital
The Hidden Dangers of "Budget" Digitisation When you search for "VHS to digital" online, you will inevitably find prices that seem too good to be true. It is easy to view digitisation as a simple "plug and play" task, but the reality of working with aged magnetic tape is far more complex. Cheap conversion services often cut corners in ways that are not visible until you receive your files—or...

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Logan Perenavan . 7 Feb 2026
Evolution of Audio & Video Formats: A UK Retro Guide
The Golden Age of Analogue Audio The story of home entertainment in Britain often begins with the crackle of a record player. Before the 1960s, the heavy 78rpm shellac discs were the standard, but the 1950s saw the birth of the 12-inch vinyl LP...
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Logan Perenavan . 5 Feb 2026
Celebrating Milestones: Digitising Family History | UK Guide
Celebrating Milestones: Digitising Decades of Family History In households across the United Kingdom, from the terraced streets of Watford to the vibrant communities in Leeds, there are boxes tucked away in lofts and under stairs. These boxes hold...
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Logan Perenavan . 4 Feb 2026
Why Digitisation Is a One-Time Opportunity | Tapes to Digital
The plastic click of a cassette sliding into a deck and the magnetic hum of a spinning head are sounds that defined the late 20th century. For decades, we captured weddings, first steps, and local festivals on VHS, MiniDV, and audio cassettes....
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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...
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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,...
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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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