Digitize video cassettes: These tools are suitable
Digitizing video cassettes means preserving analog recordings and making them compatible with modern devices. We will introduce you to suitable tools such as "Video Grabber".
The included software for digitizing videos
Under the name "Video Grabber", "Video Capture" or "Video Converter" there is a lot of hardware starting at around 10 euros that receives video signals via Cinch or SVHS, digitizes them and transfers them to the computer via USB. Most of the time it comes with the right software.
- Tools that are often supplied include "Easy Cap" or "Honestech VHS to DVD".
- The software supplied has the advantage that it is in any case compatible with the hardware.
- Since this software is specially designed for digitizing video signals, it is mostly easy and intuitive to use.
Widely used software for digitizing video cassettes
If you do not have any special hardware for digitizing videos or are supplied without software, you are well advised with "Magix Video Deluxe".
- Magix Video Deluxe is available as a 30-day demo free of charge on CHIP.
- The software is so widespread that there are many tutorials and help forums.
- Instructions for transferring VHS tapes to the computer can be found, for example, in this CHIP photo series.
Freeware for digitizing video cassettes
With the freeware "VirtualDub" you can digitize your videos for free and without time restrictions.
- Virtual Dub is very extensive and can take pictures of practically any installed picture and sound device.
- Under "File", "Capture Avi" you can set any device as "Device" whose video you can record.
- In a photo series, CHIP offers detailed instructions for digitizing VHS tapes with Virtual Dub.
You can find out how to send large files, such as videos, in this practical tip. Here you will learn how to set up a YouTube channel with your videos.