VHS tape digitisation VHS, S-VHS and VHS-C
We digitise VHS, S-VHS and VHS-C tapes in our lab in Barcelona for €15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included. We play them on serviced machines, check every tape from start to finish with our quality control and deliver one MP4 per tape. We collect from anywhere in Spain with NACEX.
Which tape do you have
- VHS
- The classic home video tape: films, TV recordings and family videos from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.
- S-VHS
- The higher-quality version of VHS, with “S-VHS” on the label. Used by keen amateurs and wedding and event videographers.
- VHS-C
- The small tape from VHS camcorders, played in a home VCR with an adapter. You do not need to send us the adapter.
Not sure which tape you have? No problem: we identify it when it arrives.
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How we do it
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Every tape labelled
On arrival, each tape and its case get a QR code label so nothing gets mixed up or lost.
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Inspected before playback
We check the shell and the tape: if it has mould or is damaged, we tell you before touching it. Blank or unplayable tapes are not charged.
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Captured in our lab
On serviced players of the same format, in our lab in Barcelona. Nothing is outsourced.
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Quality control of every tape
We check every tape from start to finish —picture, sound and sync— with our own system and the work of our technicians.
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Delivery
One MP4 file per tape, by free online download or on a USB stick from €14. It plays on phones, computers and TVs.
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Your tapes returned
Your tapes come back exactly as they arrived, with their label.
Delivery formats
MP4 (H.264 or H.265), which plays on any phone, computer or TV, or AVI if you prefer (much larger files). If you need a professional format such as ProRes, ask us: it carries a surcharge. Optional AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape, with a free 30-second sample.
Price
€15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included, up to 180 minutes per tape (over 180 minutes: €18, €15 and €12). Free online download; optional USB stick from €14. Turnaround: up to 10 tapes, one week; more than 10, two weeks on average.
Quality control for every tape
We check every tape in full — picture, sound and sync — and your job is documented in a report with one page per tape.
Who it is for
Families
Weddings, birthdays and holidays from the 1980s and 1990s, before the tape deteriorates.
Professionals and production companies
Wedding and event masters on S-VHS. If you need ProRes for editing, ask us.
Businesses and organisations
Recordings of events, courses and ceremonies, with a quality report per tape.
The same lab that works for
- 420,000 tapesdigitised since 2004
- TV3-CCMA12,500 tapes, 39,000 hours
- La Ligaover 12,000 tapes
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to digitise a VHS tape?
€15 per tape, €12 from 10 tapes and €10 from 20, VAT included, up to 180 minutes per tape. The online download is free. Blank or damaged tapes are checked and not charged.
Do you also digitise S-VHS and VHS-C?
Yes, at the same price as VHS. We play VHS-C tapes with our own adapter.
I no longer have a VCR. Can you play them?
Yes, we have our own players. Just send us the tapes.
What if the tape has mould or is broken?
We inspect it before playback. If it has mould or the tape is snapped, we tell you before touching it.
How long does it take?
Up to 10 tapes, one week in the lab; more than 10, two weeks on average. If you send them with NACEX, add the shipping days.
Can you improve the picture?
Yes, with our AI enhancement: less noise, more sharpness and colour, in Full HD, from +€9.90 per tape. Before you pay we send you a free 30-second sample of your own video.
I don't live in Barcelona. How do I send them?
We collect and return to your door with NACEX in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands, for €10 each way. You can also bring them to our lab at Av. República Argentina 38, Barcelona.
Your tapes, in good hands
Tell us how many tapes you have and we will give you the price straight away. Free quote within 24 working hours.