Digitization of your old video cassettes

Supported formats

  • VHS, S-VHS and VHS-C
  • Video8, Hi8 and Digital8
  • MiniDV, MiniHDV and Mini Dvd

Digitizing your cassettes

At Nostalgia Transfer, I give a second life to your precious memories. With the utmost care, I digitize your old video cassettes to preserve your family moments, weddings, birthdays, holidays, and many other memories before time permanently alters their quality. I support VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, MiniDV, MiniHDV, Mini DVD, Video 8, Hi8, and Digital 8 formats, offering a personalized service based in Ternat and available in Brussels and its surrounding areas.
Digitizing a VHS tape using VirtualDub on a Windows PC and transferring a MiniDV tape via FireWire with DVrescue on a MacBook.

Supported formats

VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Video8, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, MiniHDV and Mini DVD

High-end equipment

Carefully selected equipment to ensure a stable and high-quality digitization.

Careful handling

Your videos are converted into MP4 files, compatible with most devices, or burned to DVD according to your preference.
Each cassette is handled with the utmost care to preserve your memories for the long term.
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Inserting a VHS tape into a JVC S-VHS VCR HR-S7711 with built-in TBC for stable digitization.

Services

Discover my professional video transfer services in Belgium. Whether you want to digitize your old memories or give a retro look to your modern videos, I have the right solution for your needs.

Digitizing your cassettes

Save your most beautiful moments before it is too late. I convert your old video cassettes (VHS, SVHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi8, Digital 8, MiniDV, MiniHDV, MiniDVD) into high-quality digital files. Discover how my workshop in Belgium operates.

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Digital to VHS

Give an original gift or bring a retro look to your modern videos. I transfer your digital files, films, or artistic projects directly onto a real, authentic VHS cassette. Learn more about my process.

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Latest articles

Find all my articles and advice on the blog page to learn everything about preserving your memories.

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Do you still remember the smell of the video rental store? The distinct sound of a VHS tape sliding into the VCR, and the manual rewinding of a movie? As a child of the 90s, I grew up with the VHS format. Those grainy images, warm colors, and charming tracking lines hold an unmistakable sense of nostalgia.
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Pricing

Discover my transparent pricing with no surprises for digitizing your memories. Find the complete breakdown of my services directly on the pricing page.

1. Number of tapes Price per tape
1 to 9 tapes Base rate for your first tapes. 15 €
10 to 19 tapes Enjoy a discount for each additional tape. 13 €
20 to 29 tapes Save even more on this intermediate tier. 12 €
30 tapes or more Our lowest rate for your large collections. 11 €
2. Choice of storage media Price
USB flash drive 32 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		13 €
USB flash drive 64 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		18 €
USB flash drive 128 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		25 €
Download link
MP4 format (H.264) — Max € 25 total 		2.50 € / tape
DVD option
MPEG2 / VOB format 		5 € / tape
3. Additional services Price
Basic editing
Removal of commercials, blank spots, etc. 		Included Free
Mold cleaning
Treatment for tapes damaged by moisture 		15 € / tape
Tape repair
Physical repair and splicing of a cut or broken magnetic tape. 		5 € / tape
The rate is fixed per unit, regardless of the recording duration on your tape. No hidden costs.

The cost of the chosen storage media will be added to the total amount of your order. We determine the exact capacity required after measuring the total volume of your files.

Mold treatment and tape repairs: I analyze your cassettes as soon as they are received and will contact you for approval before any paid intervention.

Pricing

Discover my transparent pricing with no surprises for digitizing your memories. Find the complete breakdown of my services directly on the pricing page.

1. Number of tapes Price per tape
1 to 9 tapes Base rate for your first tapes. 15 €
10 to 19 tapes Enjoy a discount for each additional tape. 13 €
20 to 29 tapes Save even more on this intermediate tier. 12 €
30 tapes or more Our lowest rate for your large collections. 11 €

The rate is fixed per unit, regardless of the recording duration on your tape. No hidden costs.

2. Choice of storage media Price
USB flash drive 32 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		13 €
USB flash drive 64 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		18 €
USB flash drive 128 GB
MP4 format (H.264) 		25 €
Download link
MP4 format (H.264) — Max € 25 total 		2.50 € / tape
DVD option
MPEG2 / VOB format 		5 € / tape

The cost of the chosen storage media will be added to the total amount of your order. We determine the exact capacity required after measuring the total volume of your files.

3. Additional services Price
Basic editing
Removal of commercials, blank spots, etc. 		Included Free
Mold cleaning
Treatment for tapes damaged by moisture 		15 € / tape
Tape repair
Physical repair and splicing of a cut or broken magnetic tape. 		5 € / tape

For your international clients, this sentence highlights your excellent customer policy, showing that you value transparency and respect their budget before charging for repairs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about this service here.
Which video cassette formats do you support?

I digitize the following formats: VHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi8, Digital 8, MiniDV, MiniHDV, and Mini DVD.

It all depends on the storage media you choose! For delivery on a USB flash drive or via a download link, I provide files in MPEG-4 (H.264), the ideal universal format for computers, TVs, and smartphones. If you choose a DVD, your videos will be burned in MPEG-2 format.
I always strive to get the absolute best result out of your cassettes. However, please keep in mind that magnetic tapes can suffer permanent degradation over the years. My job is to extract the highest possible quality. If physical repairs are required (such as splicing a broken tape or mold treatment), I will always ask for your explicit approval beforehand before any extra costs are charged (see our pricing).
No, provided that your overall order also contains recorded cassettes. However, if all the cassettes dropped off turn out to be empty, a minimum flat rate of €20 will be applied to cover the time spent on the analysis
Payment is only required after I have successfully completed the entire digitization process. Once everything is ready, you will receive the payment details. You can easily pay via bank transfer, or in cash if you choose to pick up your cassettes and new digital files in person at our studio in Ternat.
The average turnaround time for the complete digitization of your cassettes is 1 to 2 weeks from the receipt of your package at my workshop. This period allows me to treat your memories with the utmost professional care and guarantee the best possible quality. As soon as your order is ready, you will receive an email to finalize the balance.
Yes, absolutely! We can always make an appointment so you can drop off your cassettes in person at our studio in Ternat. This is the safest way to hand over your precious memories and allows us to discuss any specific requests you might have.
Yes, you are welcome to send your cassettes to our address by mail. Please note that all shipping costs, including any return shipping fees, are entirely at your expense. Important: always choose a shipping method with Track & Trace or registered mail, and please remember to send us the tracking number so we can carefully monitor the delivery.

Contact me

Do you have a question about our rates, tape formats, or dropping them off in Ternat? Leave a message using the form below. I will get back to you shortly.

CONTACT DETAILS

  • Brusselstraat 25, 1740 Ternat
  • contact@nostalgiatransfer.be
  • +32 483 99 90 79

Opening Hours

  • By appointment

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