Duplication and Format Conversion

CAVSI transfers almost any videotape format to another, including videotapes to DVD format. You must send us your material. We can save and convert them into the video format you need. Our duplication and format conversion is a great solution.

Duplication and Format Conversion. VHS, Mini DV, audio cassettes.
Duplication services are performed in our office. Please contact us to provide the address where to send the material.
  • VHS to DVD Format Conversion
    $20.00$30.00

    Transfer Audio or Video Tapes to DVD, CD, USB, or Digital Format

    VHS to DVD transfer. We can convert your VHS tapes or audio cassettes to DVD, CD, USB, or digital format and preserve your memories over time. We work with VHS, MiniDV, VHS-C, S-VHS, Hi-8, Digital 8, and 8 mm and audio cassettes.

    This service includes the material in the format soliciting (VHS, CD, DVD, etc.) inside a plastic case.

  • VHS Tapes Repair
    $25.00$45.00

    VHS Tape, Mini DV, or Audio Cassette Repair

    If you have spliced tape or a broken VHS tape that needs replacement, let a professional do repair your audio or video tapes for you. CAVSI can fix them for you. Please, consider that we are unable to repair the water or sand-damaged tapes.

    VHS tape repair service includes broken VHS tape or audio cassette repair. We can transfer the tape to DVD, CD, or USB for an additional fee.

International Video Format Conversion:

Video format conversion. NTSC SECAM PAL

There are three main types of video standards in the world: PAL, SECAM, and NTSC. Video formats are not compatible with each other. For example, if you have a DVD or VHS from Europe, it will not play in a video player in the U.S., and vice versa.

  • USA, Canada, Japan, and some other countries use NTSC.
  • Western Europe, Australia, South Africa, and South America use PAL. Argentina uses PAL-N while Brazil uses PAL-M.
  • France and Eastern Europe use SECAM.

Frequent Questions and Answers about format conversions

How much does it cost to transfer a videotape?

You can send the videotapes through the mail ($ 20 per tape). An additional fee applies for shipping. For more information, please contact us.

What are the advantages of transferring your VHS videos to DVD?

• The videotapes wear out because of the rub with the VHS player head.
• The backup copies of your DVD movies will preserve the original quality.
• Save space DVDs are smaller than videotapes.
• Immediate access to the best scenes in your favorite movies.
• Add many years to the life of your DVD videos.

What can you duplicate?

CAVSI may duplicate the following materials:
• Personal tapes which were videotaped or recorded by you. This includes personal videotapes or classroom tapes.
• Programs for which you have express written permission from the copyright holder to duplicate. A copy of this permission must be provided to us when a Duplication Request is made.

What you cannot duplicate?

In general, CAVSI cannot legally duplicate any of the following materials:
• Tapes of programs that may have been rented or recorded from television, laser disc, or any broadcast source such as movies, television shows, news programs, or something similar.
• Commercial tapes for which the customer is not the producer or copyright holder as videos, music videos, etc.
• Computer software such as operating systems, word processors, or image processors.
Movies with adult content.

When converting a video tape to a DVD?

By converting files from one format to another, you can effectively stop the deterioration in its tracks Thus, it is recommendable to check out your old video material to prevent lost image quality and information.

What video formats do you work with?

We can transfer between most video formats. We transfer VHS to DVD, MiniDV to DVD, VHS-C to DVD, and S-VHS to DVD. We also can tranfers your audio or video tapes to USB or to an external hard drive for an additional charge.

What audio fortmats do you work with?

We can transfer audio tapes to CDs. Other services include audio converting files to digital format such as wav or .mp3.

Duplication and Format Conversion

  • VHS to DVD Transfer
  • VHS to DVD Conversion
  • Video Tape Repair
  • Copy from master