When do I pay for Heirloom's VHS to digital service?

You don't pay upfront. Simply send your VHS tapes, or any combination of photos, film, tapes, and documents, and our experts will inspect every item, verify it can be digitized, and email you a detailed, no-obligation quote, usually the same business day your shipment arrives. We begin digitizing only after you approve the quote and submit payment. You can ship your media however you like, or purchase a printable Heirloom shipping label to send it today.

How does Heirloom deliver my digital video?

Heirloom converts each VHS tape into one 720x480 MP4 digital video file. Your MP4 files are delivered to your private digital vault, where you can download, stream, and share them easily during your included access period. Heirloom can also transfer copies to a flash drive if you want physical delivery. We use portable MP4 files because they are far more flexible and durable than putting your memories onto DVDs that can also degrade over time.

Does Heirloom edit or AI enhance the content?

Heirloom focuses on creating the best possible digital capture from your original VHS tape, not on editing your memories for you. We believe you should stay in control of how your content is trimmed, enhanced, or improved over time, whether you edit it manually or use AI tools as they continue to improve. Many disappointing enhancements start with weak source files, so Heirloom's priority is to preserve the strongest digital version now, while your original tape is still available.

When do I pay for Heirloom's VHS to digital service?

You don't pay upfront. Simply send your VHS tapes, or any combination of photos, film, tapes, and documents, and our experts will inspect every item, verify it can be digitized, and email you a detailed, no-obligation quote, usually the same business day your shipment arrives. We begin digitizing only after you approve the quote and submit payment. You can ship your media however you like, or purchase a printable Heirloom shipping label to send it today.

How does Heirloom deliver my digital video?

Heirloom converts each VHS tape into one 720x480 MP4 digital video file. Your MP4 files are delivered to your private digital vault, where you can download, stream, and share them easily during your included access period. Heirloom can also transfer copies to a flash drive if you want physical delivery. We use portable MP4 files because they are far more flexible and durable than putting your memories onto DVDs that can also degrade over time.

Does Heirloom edit or AI enhance the content?

Heirloom focuses on creating the best possible digital capture from your original VHS tape, not on editing your memories for you. We believe you should stay in control of how your content is trimmed, enhanced, or improved over time, whether you edit it manually or use AI tools as they continue to improve. Many disappointing enhancements start with weak source files, so Heirloom's priority is to preserve the strongest digital version now, while your original tape is still available.

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VHS to Digital Service

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$23.99 ~~$30.00~~

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Heirloom's VHS to digital service makes it easy to preserve your family's priceless home movies before they're lost to time. Whether you're sending VHS tapes, photographs, film reels, audio recordings, or other media, simply send everything together. Our preservation specialists carefully inspect every item, identify exactly what you've sent, classify each VHS tape as either Standard VHS or Damaged VHS, and prepare a detailed, itemized quote.

There is no counting, no guesswork, and no obligation. You don't pay anything until we've completed our inspection and you've approved the quote.

Why Use a VHS to Digital Service?

Your memories are irreplaceable, but VHS tapes weren't designed to last forever. Over time, magnetic tape deteriorates, mold can develop, playback equipment becomes harder to find, and every viewing increases the risk of permanent damage. A professional VHS to digital service preserves your home movies in a modern digital format that can be streamed, downloaded, and shared with future generations—before time permanently takes that opportunity away.

Why Choose Heirloom?

Most digitization companies expect you to figure everything out before you send your memories.

Heirloom doesn't.

Simply send your media, and our specialists will:

Identify every type of media you send
Inventory each individual item
Separate Standard VHS from Damaged VHS
Recommend the appropriate digitization for every item
Prepare a detailed, itemized quote
Answer any questions before work begins

Only after you've reviewed and approved your quote do we begin digitizing your memories. That means no surprises, no unnecessary charges, and complete confidence that your family's memories are receiving the care they deserve.

Does Heirloom really credit for empty VHS tapes?

Yes. If Heirloom confirms that a VHS tape is completely blank, even after careful playback, you receive store credit for that tape. We do not simply assume a cassette has content because it is labeled. Heirloom takes the time to play through the entire tape so you only pay for media with recoverable memories.

Does Heirloom rescue from damaged or moldy VHS tapes?

Yes. Heirloom often recovers video from degraded, broken, and even moldy VHS tapes. We can splice broken tape, repair or replace cassette shells, and do everything possible to capture the highest-quality digital copy before the magnetic tape degrades further. Heirloom cannot reverse aging or guarantee that every section will be perfect, but our goal is to preserve as much of your video as possible before it gets worse.

What does Heirloom inspect before beginning a project involving VHS?

Heirloom identifies the exact format, checks each item for visible condition issues, confirms the quantity and service category, and prepares an itemized quote before work begins. You approve the quote before digitization or recovery starts. For VHS, keep the original until the digital result has been reviewed and backed up.

Can damaged VHS originals still be digitized or recovered?

Sometimes. Recoverability depends on the type and severity of damage and whether readable content remains. Heirloom inspects the original first and explains any specialty handling; no ethical provider can promise that every damaged recording, image, or file is recoverable. For VHS, keep the original until the digital result has been reviewed and backed up.

What digital files result from Heirloom's VHS service?

Heirloom normally delivers one MP4 video file for each recorded tape. The goal is a faithful, accessible capture; the exact result depends on the source and any limitations found during inspection. For VHS, keep the original until the digital result has been reviewed and backed up.

Do I need to count or identify VHS items before sending them?

No. You may send the originals as they are. Heirloom inventories and identifies them, including mixed-media boxes, then sends a detailed quote so you can decide with accurate quantities rather than guesses. For VHS, keep the original until the digital result has been reviewed and backed up.

How should I pack VHS items for shipment?

Keep items in protective cases or grouped containers, preserve labels and order, fill empty space so nothing shifts, and place everything inside a sturdy outer box. Avoid loose tape, adhesives, or packing materials that can touch the media surface. For VHS, keep the original until the digital result has been reviewed and backed up.

How It Works

Send Your Media

Most customers drop off their media at any UPS Store using their own box and a prepaid Heirloom label.
Approve Your Itemized Quote

We inspect everything, count each item, and email the exact price. You decide whether to proceed.
Enjoy Your Memories Again

Stream memories from your digital vault. Download anytime. USB backup drives also available.