

The Heirloom Blog: Where Memories Meet the Future


How Do I Digitize Mini DV Tapes? The Complete Guide
Understanding Mini DV Tapes and Why They Still Matter If you filmed birthday parties, school plays, or vacations in the early 2000s, chances are you used a MiniDV camcorder. These tiny cassettes captured surprisingly high-quality...

How to Convert Camcorder Tapes to Digital Without the Headache

VHS-C: How to Watch, Repair, and Digitize These Mini Tapes

How Long Do VHS Tapes Last? What to Know Before It’s Too Late

VHS to DVD Conversion: Why There’s a Better Way to Save Your Tapes
The Rise and Fall of VHS to DVD Transfers For years, VHS to DVD conversion was the go-to method for families trying to rescue home movies trapped on aging tapes. You’d either use a dubbing...

Disc Film: How to Convert This Forgotten Format to Digital
What Is Disc Film? Introduced by Kodak in 1982, disc film was once hailed as the future of photography. Small, circular cartridges made it easy to snap photos on the go—especially for families looking for...

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...

Slide Projectors: A Look Back at 35mm Memories and What to Do Now
What Happened to Slide Projectors? For decades, slide projectors were the center of family storytelling. You’d dim the lights, thread a stack of slides into a carousel, and listen to the gentle click between memories....

Digitize Hi8 Tapes: How to Save Your Old 8mm Memories Before They’re Lost
Hi8 tapes were all the rage in the 1990s and early 2000s—a high-band upgrade from the earlier Video8 format. If you grew up with a handheld camcorder at birthday parties, school plays, or camping trips,...

Camcorder Cassette: How to Rescue Priceless Memories from Old Video Tapes
