How to identify the type (format) of your video tapes

 

There are four formats of tapes we commonly  convert. Please refer to the pictures below to identify your tape format.  (If you have another format of tape, or if you are unsure, please contact us and we will discuss the conversion possibilities with you.)

8mm Digital or 8mm Analog

Mini DV

VHS-C

VHS

8mm Digital or 8mm Analog

8mm Digital and 8mm analog cassettes measure approximately 3 5/8" (93 mm) long by 2 3/8" (62mm) wide by 9/16" (15mm) thick

 

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Mini DV

Mini DV cassettes measure approximately 2 3/4" (65mm) long by 2" (52mm) wide by 1/2" (12mm) thick

 

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VHS-C

VHS-C cassettes measure approximately 3 5/8" (92mm) long by 2 1/4" (58mm) wide by 7/8" (23mm) thick

 

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VHS

VHS cassettes measure approximately 7 1/2" (190mm) long by 4" (100mm) wide by 1" (25mm) thick

 

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