How To Convert VHS To DVD

Here three methods to convert VHS to DVD, use video capture card+dvd burner software,vcr palyer+video recorder/dvd burner software, DVD Recorder.

Last weekend you cleaned the basement and came across a big box of old VHS tapes. You've got old home videos of your kids. You've got a bunch of classic Disney movies on tape. Tossing them all was probably your first idea, but you have a second choice: convert your VHS tapes to DVD! That's exactly going to show you how to convert vhs to dvd.

You can hire a service to convert vhs to dvd for you, but it's actually fairly easy to do it yourself. It's just a bit daunting to think of connecting video cables, installing software, burning DVD's, all by yourself.  This guide will give you step-by-step instructions so that you can transfer your first VHS tape to your PC or Mac.

There are essentially three ways to covert video tapes to DVD's!

 Methods 1:   use video capture card+dvd burner software

Equipment Needed To convert VHS To DVD

1. VCR Tape Player. If you don't have one anymore, just pick up a used Sony VCR on eBay. They're cheap. (Obviously, you won't need it after you transfer your tapes.) Note that if you want to transfer PAL format tapes, you'll need to get a PAL format VCR. If you don't know what this means, you need a regular North America (NTSC) format VCR.

2. Video Capture Card. A Video Capture Card and TV Capture Card allow you to send a Video or TV signal to your Computer. The signal can then be recorded to the Computers Hard Drive with TV or Video Capture Software, requires you to crack open your PCs case and physically install the card. While this requires more labor and some knowledge of computer parts, interal capture cards are typically less expensive than external cards, and usually have more advanced functions.

3. DVD Burning Software.  DVD Flick.

 DVD Flick aims to be a simple but at the same time powerful DVD Authoring tool. It can take a number of video files stored on your computer and turn them into a DVD that will play back on your DVD player, Media Center or Home Cinema Set. You can add additional custom audio tracks, subtitles as well as a menu for easier navigation.

 Methods 2: use vcr palyer connect to pc + video recorder/dvd burner software.

Equipment Needed To convert VHS To DVD

1. VCR Tape Player. If you don't have one anymore, just pick up a used Sony VCR on eBay. They're cheap. (Obviously, you won't need it after you transfer your tapes.) Note that if you want to transfer PAL format tapes, you'll need to get a PAL format VCR. If you don't know what this means, you need a regular North America (NTSC) format VCR.

2. RCA Video Cable. You will need a stereo audio/video RCA cable. Get the kind with three plugs on both ends. It's best if you can get a longer cable (at least 6FT or more) because you will need to connect your cable from your VCR to your PC.

3. Video Capture USB device. connects through USB 2.0 port (plug-n-play). Devices like these will allow you to transfer high-quality video from a video device (i.e. your VCR) onto your computer.

4. Video Recording/Editing Software.  We advise paying for Use professional video recording/editing & burning software( Roxio Easy VHS to DVD). This software will record video from your video input device, and burn the video to DVD.

Roxio Easy VHS to DVD Contents: •Easy VHS to DVD Software Installation DVD •A Getting Started Guide •Roxio Video Capture USB device •Multi-Cable •External USB cable
 

5. Blank DVD's & Labels. We recommend Verbatim DVD-R discs for their long life. Make sure you purchase DVD-R discs (rather than DVD-RW or DVD+R). DVD-R discs are compatible with most older DVD players, whereas newer disc formats are not. Blank DVD's are normally sold by the "spindle." Each disc holds two hours (120 minutes) of video or 4.7GB of data. Consider getting some Avery DVD labels to create custom labels for your discs.

6. PC or Macintosh Computer. You'll need a fairly new computer running Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Apple OS X. Converting and editing video is a resource-intensive task, and an old Windows 98 computer won't cut it!

Start Transferring Your VHS Tapes!

 Methods 3:  use DVD Recorder to convert VHS to DVD

1. A machine like this looks like a VCR, but it also has a DVD burner inside. The machine will record films to DVD without a computer. The problem with this solution is that these machines can cost $200 or more 

The second way to convert your VHS tapes to dvd need a computer. Using this method, you can also transfer video from your DV digital camcorder, 8mm/Hi8 camera, or DVR box. The equipment needed costs some money, but after you have it, you'll be able to transfer your tapes for next to nothing!

Here is a video tutorial on how to Convert Old VHS Tapes to DVD