

The Heirloom Blog: Where Memories Meet the Future


How I Get the VHS Out: Tips for Stuck Tapes and Old VCRs
Video Cassette Recorder Player Troubles: Why Tapes Get Stuck If you've ever asked, "How do I get the VHS out?"—you’re not alone. VHS tapes were once the heart of home entertainment, but today they’re more...

VHS Stands For What? Unpacking a Beloved Home Video Format
What VHS Stands For VHS stands for Video Home System, a phrase that defined an era of birthday parties, school plays, and family vacations captured on tape. Introduced by JVC in the late 1970s, VHS...

How to Convert VHS to Digital Without a VCR
Why People Want to Transfer VHS to Digital You're not alone if you’re staring at a dusty stack of tapes but no longer own a VCR. Most families filmed life’s biggest moments—first birthdays, school plays,...

VHS Labels: How to Decode What’s on That Old VHS Tape

VHS Tracking: How to Fix That Wavy, Fuzzy Tape Playback
What Is VHS Tracking? VHS tracking is a manual or automatic feature on VCRs that aligns the magnetic tape with the video head. When tracking is off, the video looks warped—horizontal lines may roll across...