Convert VHS to Digital - How To Convert Your VHS Tapes - No PC Needed #middlesiggy

I will be sharing two devices for converting your VHS tapes to a Digital format without the need for a PC.

Here are the following devices I used in the video:
Option #1

Option #2
Upscaler:

- Different YITROX Upscaler:
- Supports all the resolutions, but does not have the S-Video Adapter

If the YITROX is sold out, you could try this:

NOTE: These are here because they are in the Video, but upon further review, I would recommend going with one of the Elgato Capture Cards listed in the Upscaler Review video instead if you are going towards this price point. Thanks - MiddleSiggy

High Definition Video Recorder:
4k60 FPS

4k30 FPS

Other videos:
VHS to Digital - How To Convert Your VHS Tapes

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00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Overview
00:47 - Option #1 - VC500ST
02:32 - Option #1 - Review
03:03 - Option #2 - UR500
05:03 - Option #2 - Review
05:44 - Conclusion

[SimoneScanavini]

Very nice video Joe! Always professional and very clear!

[celestepalm]

You should get a lot more views for this one soon! Have you done a review on upscalers? It would be great to know if there's an affordable mid-range one.

[Realmusicvideo]

Thank you for your video. Suggestion: I would of liked to seen extended samples of both methods at the end.... like maybe 1-2 minutes each. Maybe you can provide these samples in another video and then set up a link from this one. I think this would be a hot youtube video.... there are many that reviews of these products but no one can put up more than a few seconds of the end video output ....which is what viewers want to see most.

[semremorso]

Please always capture vhs in 4:3 and convert to 960x720 (720P) or 1440x1080 (1080P) because 16:9 looks horrible for vhs, in Obs studio the best resolution is 624x480

[gislihermannsson]

I get this message on my UNSHEEN Device recorder: 'Storage Space is Full' there is noting in the manual how to clear this, can you help?

[OverSightMedia]

Thank you for your informative videos.
Do converters, such as the ClearClick Video to Digital Converter 3.0 you've reviewed, have to have upscaler hardware?
Since the ClearClick has 1080 resolution, is there still something to be gained from buying an upscaler?
(anybody?)
thanks!

[mominaali]

The best way to convert vhs is by recording it into 1080p and upscaling it into 4k and restoring its colours digitally and stabilising it using different softwares.

[Realmusicvideo]

your upscaled video had an aspect ratio distortion...option to upscale and keep 4:3 ratio ?

[paulpolizzi]

Wow they sure do have lots of gadgets out there, whats the up scaler? I have Pinnacle studios dazzle, VHS to Dazzle to PC when do you us the upscaler?

[bwithrow]

If the UNISHEEN 4K 60FPS cannot capture a 4:3 video without stretching it, no one should purchase it. 4:3 should be captured 4:3 not 16:9

[damianmartintvvideo]

Does the UNISHEEN type A 60fps recorder record and output in a 4:3 signal

[waynegram]

Does anyone know if the ClearClick VHS to Digital or the VS500ST is better quality to not have glitching, dropframes, interlacing issues, scan lines?

[rickgreen]

Is the VC 500 the same as the clear click 2.0? The other question I curious about is can you use the Svideo input instead of the RCA cables?

[PamziCandizs]

Hi I bought this product but the cables came with only females and my VCR have only females. Did you have to buy a separate cable for your VHS?

[dudleyjoshua]

I have a digitnow iRecord and it works great but the sound is out of sync with the video when converting from a vhs. How do you tackle that problem?

[chimantra]

Best video capture card is witch one in ur mind?

[tg]

@MiddleSiggyHomestead - I have enjoyed all of your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences here. I appreciate the time you have invested in helping others here on YOUTUBE.

I am in need of your advice and guidance. I have VHS and VHS-C tapes along with DVDs I want to convert to digital files and store them on a WD external hard drive. I have a brand new PC and I also have a laptop. Both would require an external capture device. I have a 4 head S-VHS Stereo VCR and good DVD players. My goal is to capture the VHS, VHS-C, and DVDs in the highest quality digital file possible. I also do not want to stretch or alter the results so that skinny people look fat/chubby or tall people look short/crushed down. I want the image to be as true to the original aspects as possible. Most importantly, I want the experience to be as simple as possible. So many videos on this subject are all about approaching it from a budget or doing it as cheap as possible. Anything would be cheaper than having a professional service do it. I am also a believer in you get what you pay for. I am all about the quality of the end result and keeping the job as easy as possible. So simple a CAVEMAN could do it (to steal from an insurance commercial).

I see most of your videos are 10 months to a year old. I am sure you have learned something more from comments you have received and the hardware/software options have changed because some devices have been discontinued and new options are available.

Who makes the best external capture card for my purpose? What models are available to purchase NEW (used electronics or refurbished electronics scare me). I see some are saying the GEFEN UPSCALER is discontinued... is there another one you would recommend? What software do I need for my purposes that will achieve the results I seek?

Any thoughts on the Clear Click 3rd Generation devices and other products like them that are out there?

Any advise from you or anyone that reads this would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help.

[bookerwashington]

I’m looking to do this as well. I think I’d rather have the letterbox (4:3 ratio) than have it be stretched to fit modern screens.

Do all upscalers stretch the original video or can you keep the 4:3?

Thank you!

[jmiwlxx]

HI, if the tapes are 45 mins long, will these products keep the sound in sync with the picture?