How to Convert VHS to DVD

VHS tapes or video home system tapes are those which are made of magnetic tapes wound from one spool to another which slowly passes the reader head of the video cassette recorder making it playable in VHS players. These types of tapes can only hold one movie only and its quality can degrade overtime due to a number of reasons namely dust accumulation as the first culprit for flawed, aged tapes. In this line, it is then commendable to convert VHS to DVD.

One of the surest and easiest methods is by using a VHS/DVD combination machine which has record options. Instructions will just pop on the machine's screen and you are good to go. Another method is via computer. You need also to check your hardware's capacity and capability for the transfer. Hard drive memory, RAM, processor and video editing software are the most important features that you should check in your hardware to ensure successful conversion.

Take note also that such method requires a lot of time. Furthermore you can also transfer VHS to DVDs by connecting your VHS VCR to a stand alone DVD recorder and the process is not as time consuming as the second process. It should be noted that original quality of videos will be carried to the DVD if you use the first and the last methods since those do not have editing options. You may also want to clean the tape heads of your VHS before transferring it to DVDs which might correct any flawed videos due to dirt accumulation.