<![CDATA[Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software]]>My mom managed to dig out several tapes containing footages of my dearly-departed grandparents.

I would like to convert them to DVD for better storage.

I know there are people offering such services, but they cost a bomb!

Anyone has any idea how to DIY?

Aside from a VHS player :roll: , I guess I will need some sort of video input card for my PC to take in the video coming from the player.
But what is a good (and free) video recording software?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/20834/convert-vhs-to-dvd-or-video-recording-softwareRSS for NodeSat, 20 Jun 2026 11:18:37 GMTFri, 01 Apr 2011 23:13:21 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:54:58 GMT]]>I thot u r updating ur result. :skeptical:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/570110https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/570110Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:54:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:52:04 GMT]]>Hi cwc, if you are still waiting for my result....you will have to wait even longer.

My mom had misplaced the VCR tape I want to convert!! 😒

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/569153https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/569153Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:52:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:29 GMT]]>Hi BigDevil,

no problem πŸ™‚ Will wait patiently......you are now THE HOPE πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/399275https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/399275Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:59:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:36:32 GMT]]>Sorry cwc…still no time to try it out yet, especially since the VCR is at my parents’ home.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/398940https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/398940Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:36:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:54:32 GMT]]>Hi BigDevil,

just thought I’ll check and see if you have had the chance to try out ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/398494https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/398494Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:54:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:13:26 GMT]]>

cwc:
Hi,

Thanks. In the past, there used to be an adapter that can play 8mm tapes in the normal VCR, probably if your solution works, I'll go hunt for THAT adaptor. Otherwise, next option is to search for old Hi8 camcorder.....cos' they will still have all these I/O ports.
I think you can start hunting. Between tankee and maid's solutions, I'm pretty sure one of them will work.
[quote]Not sure about this.......VCR is analog, DVD is digital........dun think DVD recorder can record analog directly, believe a capture card is required πŸ™‚
If can directly work like this, those shops should have closed down long ago.... just my thoughts.....[/quote]If the VCR has RCA out (red, white, yellow) and the DVD recorder has the RCA in, then it should work.
I'm only worried my mom's VCR is too old and only have coaxial out. Then I will have to hunt for an adaptor for coaxial to RCA conversion. 😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391516https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391516Mon, 04 Apr 2011 09:13:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:19:25 GMT]]>Hi,

Thanks. In the past, there used to be an adapter that can play 8mm tapes in the normal VCR, probably if your solution works, I'll go hunt for THAT adaptor. Otherwise, next option is to search for old Hi8 camcorder.....cos' they will still have all these I/O ports.

Not sure about this.......VCR is analog, DVD is digital........dun think DVD recorder can record analog directly, believe a capture card is required πŸ™‚
If can directly work like this, those shops should have closed down long ago.... just my thoughts.....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391364https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391364Mon, 04 Apr 2011 06:19:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:03:43 GMT]]>

cwc:
Hi 25hourmaid,

very nice of you πŸ™‚

BigDevil,
hope you dun mind.....if you are trying and successful, can let me know?
If you are willing and price reasonable, perhaps once y ou are done with your videos, I can rent the equipments from you to convert my own recordings too πŸ™‚ I dun have a desktop at home (only a slow laptop) ....and dun know how to fix up, so quite IT idiot and has been procrastinating.......
Currently, all my tapes are in the high8, video8 etc (only know it's the small 8mm stuff)....dun even know if there's any adaptor to play it anymore.

Thanks.
Hi, I will be trying tankee's suggestion first and will let you know if it worked (I believe it will).

The Dazzle DVD Recorder solution suggested by maid should work too, and it looked like it comes with all the equipment you need for video capturing.

The main hardware the Dazzle has is this:
http://postimage.org/image/1aqqo1pes/ http://postimage.org/image/1aqsbl1wk/

which connects to your USB port (so either desktop or notebook will work), and you can connect your video player to it with RCA cable (the red, white, yellow cable).

The only obstacle you might face is finding a player/adaptor that can play your Hi8 tapes. Unfortunately all I have is a normal VCR, so I won't be able to help you with that.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391215https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391215Mon, 04 Apr 2011 03:03:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:56:16 GMT]]>

BigDevil:
Hi maid,


Thanks for the help! Your son's godpa sure knows his stuff! The Pinnacle looks like the perfect item that meets my requirement. Please thank him for me.

I will still give tankee's suggestion a try first. Hooking up a VCR to a DVD recorder sounds like a viable option. Furthermore, I don't have to spend any $ since my mom has both. πŸ˜‰
You are most welcome, BigD. :love: Yes, he knows his stuff. Think his job is more or less related to this line and plus he loves meddling with such stuff and has helped me on a number of occasions and that's why I knew straight away that he's the guy to ask the moment you posted that question. :love:

No worries, will again cut and paste your message here for him! πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391203https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391203Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:56:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:53:25 GMT]]>Hi maid,


Thanks for the help! Your son's godpa sure knows his stuff! The Pinnacle looks like the perfect item that meets my requirement. Please thank him for me.

I will still give tankee's suggestion a try first. Hooking up a VCR to a DVD recorder sounds like a viable option. Furthermore, I don't have to spend any $ since my mom has both. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391199https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/391199Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:53:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:18:39 GMT]]>cwc, same here, I believe the info is right too, just need BigD to execute it, if he wants, that is. πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390846https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390846Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:18:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:02:02 GMT]]>

25hourmaid:
You are most welcome, cwc. Not sure if the info provided is useful though. Have to wait for BigD to come online to see if the info provided is really useful since I am an IT idiot where such things are concerned. πŸ˜›


My sons' Godpa loves to 'play around' with such gadgets, so when I first saw this thread, I knew I would be able to get some advice from him and true enough, he responded with some info! :love:

Hi 25hourmaid,
I do believe the info is somewhat correct. I remembered enquiring a few years back....but there were all sorts of cards with different pricing plus my desktop was a DIY, so even more considerations. Most important, not IT savvy enough, so afraid if it doesn't work, all the $ wasted πŸ˜‰

Now hoping BigD knows.....then got hope liao πŸ™‚ Anyway, still a big thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390843https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390843Sun, 03 Apr 2011 13:02:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:50:20 GMT]]>You are most welcome, cwc. Not sure if the info provided is useful though. Have to wait for BigD to come online to see if the info provided is really useful since I am an IT idiot where such things are concerned. πŸ˜›


My sons' Godpa loves to 'play around' with such gadgets, so when I first saw this thread, I knew I would be able to get some advice from him and true enough, he responded with some info! :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390840https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390840Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:50:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:09:40 GMT]]>Hi 25hourmaid,

very nice of you πŸ™‚

BigDevil,
hope you dun mind.....if you are trying and successful, can let me know?
If you are willing and price reasonable, perhaps once y ou are done with your videos, I can rent the equipments from you to convert my own recordings too πŸ™‚ I dun have a desktop at home (only a slow laptop) ....and dun know how to fix up, so quite IT idiot and has been procrastinating.......
Currently, all my tapes are in the high8, video8 etc (only know it's the small 8mm stuff)....dun even know if there's any adaptor to play it anymore.

Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390787https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390787Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:09:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:37:03 GMT]]>BigD, I kaypo and emailed my sons' Godpa who is an expert in this field with your question and this is his answer, but please, don't ask me anything. :oops: :oops: I am IT idiot and I don't know what he is talking about! :oops:


I cut and pasted your question and emailed him and here's his reply, also cut and paste here. Mind you, I do not understand a single thing he said, :oops: :oops: so if you have any questions, put it here, and I will ask him again! His reply is as follows :

You will need a PCI capture card or USB stick, to transfer from composite
video to VCD or DVD.

Have a look at:
http://www.pinnaclesys.com/PublicSite/us/Products/Consumer+Products/Dazzle/Dazzle+Video+Archiving/Dazzle+DVD+Recorder+Plus.htm

You can get the above from Fuwell at Sim Lim Square @ $99.00
Have attached their price list for reference. (see page 3 - TV/Video
Capture Card)

He even attached a price list from Fuwell. PM with your email address if you are interested and I will forward the list to you. :celebrate:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390755https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390755Sun, 03 Apr 2011 07:37:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:31:56 GMT]]>

tankee:
a cheap and easy way is to get a DVD recorder appliance and hook up your VHS player to it.

:slapshead: why didn't I think of that!

Ok...will give that a try.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390463https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390463Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:31:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:30:37 GMT]]>

BlurBee:
:idea: I thot u r an IT expert also?

Aiyo...cannot claim to be expert lah...also got areas not familiar mah. :oops:
[quote]How many of us have VCR player now? :D[/quote]That's why must do it soon before the last of my mom's VCR goes kaput.
:lol:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390461https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390461Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:30:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:03:13 GMT]]>a cheap and easy way is to get a DVD recorder appliance and hook up your VHS player to it.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390430https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390430Sat, 02 Apr 2011 08:03:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:03:49 GMT]]>Hi,

I will be following this thread … as I’m also looking to convert all the video of my DS & DD. It’s all taken in 2000 - 2003. Afraid that they will all turn mouldy soon.

I have also enquired, it’s gonna cost me a bomb as I have ~15 tapes (each 1.5 hours). Probably 50% of the footage are useless but without ability to view them myself, I have to convert the whole tape.

Looking forward to see some progress here. Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390406https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390406Sat, 02 Apr 2011 07:03:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Convert VHS to DVD or Video Recording Software on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:03:32 GMT]]>:idea: I thot u r an IT expert also?


How many of us have VCR player now? πŸ˜„

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390324https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/390324Sat, 02 Apr 2011 02:03:32 GMT