In many families, there is still a box full of old tapes and discs: VHS cassettes, small camcorder tapes, home-recorded CDs or DVDs. They are kept carefully, but the players have disappeared, or no one dares to touch them anymore.
Digitising these recordings is a way to save them before they are lost for good. I play your tapes and discs on appropriate equipment and convert them into modern video or audio files that you can watch on a computer, smart TV or smartphone.
I can then deliver the result on a USB stick, an external drive or as downloadable files – whatever is easiest for you. The goal is to let you watch a wedding, bar mitzvah, birthday or family gathering again, and share it with children and grandchildren.
As with genealogy and video editing, I treat your material with respect: I handle the media carefully, explain what is realistically possible, and stay honest about the quality we can expect from the original recordings.
Bringing these recordings back to the screen is not just a technical service – it is a way to reconnect the present with moments that were filmed decades ago.
| Media type | Examples | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Video tapes | VHS, VHS-C, Mini-DV | Home camcorder recordings or VCR tapes. |
| DVD / video CD | Family DVDs, video CDs | Depending on physical condition (scratches, damage). |
| Audio CDs | Voice recordings, music, live performances | Can be extracted to modern audio formats. |
| Other | Depending on available equipment | To be discussed case by case. |
Most common formats
🎞️ VHS, VHS-C, Mini‑DV, Video8, Hi8
💿 DVD video, video CDs, audio CDs
📼 Audio cassettes – voice recordings, music, rehearsals
If you are unsure about a format, you can simply describe the device or send a photo of the media.
- Careful, manual work – not mass processing.
- Clear explanations before any important technical decision.
- A strong focus on privacy and respect for your family.
- The option to combine transfer, video editing and genealogy into one coherent story.