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Tapes2Digi VHS to Digital: Ossining and Westchester, NY

Tapes2Digi gives families comparing VHS to digital options a useful starting point: separate published prices for DVD transfers and digital files, plus information for both VHS and smaller VHS-C tapes. Its published contact details are 100 Main St, PO Box 616, Ossining, NY 10562. Treat these as mailing details and confirm instructions before sending tapes. The website also says pickup and delivery can be arranged in the Westchester County, NY area. Your first decision is how you want to watch the recordings once they have been transferred.

Published by Memrial Updated 5 October 2026 5 min read

DVD and digital files have different price rules

The VHS page lists digital-only transfers, without DVDs, at $10 per transfer for footage under one hour and $12 for one to two hours. Longer recordings have additional price steps, so ask for a quote using your actual tape lengths. VHS-C has its own page with the same published under-one-hour and one-to-two-hour digital rates.

For VHS to DVD, the website lists $12 for one tape onto one DVD. Under its stated one-hour-per-DVD arrangement, footage over 60 minutes that needs two DVDs costs $14 total; three DVDs cost $16. There is also a conditional option for two tapes, each under 30 minutes: if they fit together on one DVD and you choose that arrangement, the published price is $18 for that DVD.

Confirm the total before proceeding, including any drive, collection or delivery costs and applicable taxes. A tape label may describe capacity rather than the amount actually recorded, so tell Tapes2Digi when a duration is only a guess.

Choose files around the devices your family uses

Tapes2Digi describes direct-to-PC transfer as producing an MPEG2 file, with .AVI, .WMV or .H264 options on its VHS page. The VHS-C page lists those alternatives too. Ask which option will play on your computer, television or phone, and whether the delivered file is suitable for any family archive you intend to use.

Its FAQ says customers can send a flash drive or hard drive for digital files. It also describes delivery through Dropbox or a hosted download link, and says a USB drive can be supplied. Agree on the delivery method and any storage charge in advance. If receiving a download, ask how long it will remain available and save your own copies promptly.

Arrange the handoff and a realistic completion date

The Westchester pickup and delivery offer is something to arrange directly, rather than an automatic collection service. Ask whether it applies to your address and agree on the handoff details before packing anything.

The turnaround FAQ explains that video transfers happen in real time: a two-hour tape takes two hours to transfer, followed by additional work. Completion depends on the number of orders and tapes, and Tapes2Digi offers an estimate when contacted. If a family reunion is approaching, give the date at the outset and ask which recordings could be ready first. Keep a numbered inventory so both parties can identify each tape without relying on faded handwritten titles.

Prepare the tapes, then check what comes back

Keep VHS and VHS-C tapes clearly identified, and photograph their labels before handing them over. Add a short note for recordings that matter most, such as a wedding ceremony or a relative speaking to camera. If a cassette has a cracked case, loose tape, visible mold or a history of playback trouble, describe it and ask whether it can be handled. Do not assume transfer includes repair or restoration.

After delivery, compare filenames with your inventory. Open every file and check the beginning, a middle section and the end, listening as well as watching. Retain the originals and keep a second digital copy separately from your everyday device. Invite relatives to help identify people and places while the details are still familiar.

Put dates and family knowledge beside the footage

Once conversion is complete, Memrial offers a separate private family archive for digital memories. It does not convert physical tapes and is not part of Tapes2Digi. You can gather photos and home videos into albums, invite relatives, and add comments and stories.

Timeline uses exact or approximate dates to help you find memories by year. An uncertain summer holiday date can still give a recording a useful place in the family history. Memrial includes 2.0 GB of free storage shared across the archive, with no card needed. Check the size of your converted files when deciding what to upload first.

Watch an old recording together and collect the next occasion

Memrial Live Watch Parties synchronize an uploaded home video for relatives nearby or far away. The host controls play, pause and seek, while voice and text chat let people exchange recollections. The free allowance is three hours per month with up to six participants.

For a birthday or reunion, Event Memories provides a secure contribution link. Contributors sign in but do not need archive membership to add photos and videos, which collect in the event album. Closing the link keeps the memories already contributed. Pairing an old reunion recording with pictures from a new gathering can give different generations something concrete to talk about.

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Website information checked 4 October 2026. Prices and availability can change. The original wording and conditions are included below.

Preserve your old video footage, photos, and music by transferring them to DVD, CD, USB drive, or digital file...

Preserve your old video footage, photos, and music by transferring them to DVD, CD, USB drive, or digital files which you can archive forever on a hard drive.

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Going directly to the PC will transfer to a high quality MPEG2 file. You also have the option for me to transf...

Going directly to the PC will transfer to a high quality MPEG2 file. You also have the option for me to transfer to the following video files: .AVI, .WMV, or .H264.

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Going directly to the PC will transfer to a high quality MPEG2 file. You also have the option for me to transf...

Going directly to the PC will transfer to a high quality MPEG2 file. You also have the option for me to transfer to the following video files: .AVI, .WMV, or .H264.

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Yes. HD Video must be burned to Blu-Ray discs in order for it to be playable in HD.

Yes. HD Video must be burned to Blu-Ray discs in order for it to be playable in HD.

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PS: Westchester County, NY area, we can arrange for me to pick up and deliver your tapes!!

PS: Westchester County, NY area, we can arrange for me to pick up and deliver your tapes!!

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Q: Can I send you my hard drive to put digital files on? A: Yes, if you would like a digital file, you can eit...

Q: Can I send you my hard drive to put digital files on? A: Yes, if you would like a digital file, you can either send a flash drive or hard drive to me. If you do not have one, I can actually "Dropbox" a file to you, or host it on my website and send you a link to it. I can also supply a USB drive with a nice label on it.

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VHS to DVD: FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be...

VHS to DVD: FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided onto 2 DVD's. 1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..),

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FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided ont...

FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided onto 2 DVD's. 1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can supply one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label).

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1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total...

1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can supply one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label).

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** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charg...

** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can supply one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label). 16GB = $10 32GB= $15

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If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (ove...

If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can supply one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label). 16GB = $10 32GB= $15 64GB- $20 128GB= $25

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VHS-C to DVD: FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to...

VHS-C to DVD: FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided onto 2 DVD's. 1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS-C to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..),

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FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided ont...

FYI... 1 hour of HQ footage can fit on a DVD, so if a tape is more than 1 hour, it will have to be divided onto 2 DVD's. 1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS-C to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can buy one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label).

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1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total...

1 tape--> 1 DVD = $12. If more than 60min, and we need to split to two DVDs, it is only an extra $2 ($14 total), 3DVD ($16), etc... ** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS-C to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can buy one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label).

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** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charg...

** If tapes are less than 30min and I can fit 2 on one DVD (if you choose to go that route), I will only charge the $18 for the 1 DVD (instead of 2 separate $12 transfers).** VHS-C to DIGITAL FILES: If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can buy one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label). 16GB = $10 32GB= $15

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If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (ove...

If going to only digital files (no DVD's)... it is $10 per transfer if less than 1HR, and $12 if 1HR-2HR. (over 2hr is $14, 3HR is $16, etc..), You can either supply a flash drive/hard drive, or I can buy one for you (I get them very cheap and I customize the label). 16GB = $10 32GB= $15 64GB- $20 128GB= $25

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Q: How fast is your turnaround? A: It depends on how many orders I have and how many tapes you need done. Reme...

Q: How fast is your turnaround? A: It depends on how many orders I have and how many tapes you need done. Remember, that video is transferred in real time, which means if a tape is 2 hours long... it takes 2 hours to transfer, and then an additional 30-45 minutes to enhance and burn. If I am not busy.. I would say to figure about 8-10 tapes per day. I can give you an estimate when you contact me. Q: Is my footage kept confidential? A: Of course. I am the only person that will view your footage, to make sure it is copied and looks good.

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The next chapter for your home videos

Make them part of family life again

A digital copy saves the footage. Your own private Memrial archive gives the family somewhere to enjoy it, talk about it and add what they remember.

Ways your family can use Memrial after digitising home videos
Your family spaceHow it worksA moment to try
TimelinePut the years back in orderAdd dates to your photos and home videos, then explore them together by year. If you only know roughly when something happened, use an approximate date and let relatives help fill in the story.Find the summer you all went away together. Add the names, place and little details that the camera never recorded.
Live Watch PartiesSame video. Same moment.Choose a home video from your archive and invite relatives to watch online. Playback stays in sync, with the host controlling play, pause and seeking. Talk through voice or text chat while you watch, whether you are nearby or miles apart.Put on an old birthday tape and pause when someone spots a familiar face. Hear the stories from the people who were actually there.
Event MemoriesEveryone's view, togetherOpen an event for a birthday, reunion, wedding or other occasion and share its secure contribution link. People sign in to add photos and videos to the event album without needing to be members of your archive. Close the link when you are finished; the contributed memories stay.Collect this year's reunion photos in one place, then revisit an older reunion video together. The occasion gets its own album rather than another scattered message thread.
Your private archiveStart with 2.0 GB freeKeep photos, home videos and their stories in an invite-only family space. Your free storage is shared across the archive. Add a few favourite memories first, then invite relatives to contribute.Give a short home-video clip a title your family will recognise. Ask who remembers the day, and keep their replies with the memory.

Free includes 3 Watch Party hours each month for up to 6 people. See plan details.

Start your free family archive No card needed. Memrial keeps digital memories; the conversion service handles your physical tapes.
Before you start

Questions about Tapes2Digi and your family videos

Does Tapes2Digi transfer VHS-C as well as VHS?

Yes. Its separate VHS and VHS-C pages describe transfers to DVDs and digital files. Identify the smaller VHS-C cassettes when requesting your quote.

Can I supply my own drive?

The FAQ says you can send a flash drive or hard drive for digital files. Ask about required capacity and drive compatibility before sending it.

Will anyone view the recordings during transfer?

Tapes2Digi says in its confidentiality FAQ that the person carrying out the work is the only person who views footage, to check the copy. Ask directly about file retention and deletion if those details matter to you.

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