| If you have all your movies, photos and memories | | | | Other techniques can include an external electronic |
| stored on VHS, it may be time to consider converting | | | | device which is connected to your VCR and then into |
| your VHS tapes to DVD format. More than likely you | | | | your computer with a USB cable. These products are |
| have a DVD player and use it more than your video | | | | manufactured specifically for this function so they are |
| player. If you would like to preserve your VHS movies | | | | relatively user-friendly. With this product the only other |
| to DVD there are a number of options to consider. It is | | | | important factor is that you need a DVD burner facility |
| true that your VHS tapes will not last forever; they are | | | | on your computer, to allow final recording onto a blank |
| known to be easily damaged and affected over time. | | | | DVD. |
| More people are storing memories and movies on | | | | Having the file format available to you on your |
| DVD which can last anywhere from 25 years to 250 | | | | computer can be convenient for editing of movies, |
| years. | | | | using various simple software editing packages which |
| One simple method for conversion is if you own a | | | | usually come with new computers. This can make |
| combination DVD and VCR recorder-player, you can | | | | your DVD's more entertaining and memorable to edit |
| record your VHS tape straight to DVD using this | | | | out un-wanted information. |
| electronic equipment. These units are available at any | | | | There are other, more technical techniques to use for |
| electronics store. | | | | the conversion, however if you are an un-technical |
| Another easy method is to use a video camera; this | | | | type of person - there are companies who specialize |
| can involve one cable to be plugged between VCR | | | | in these services. These conversion companies can do |
| video out port and the camera's video in port. This | | | | all the dirty work for you, allowing you to sit back and |
| process can be slow, but it is simple and easy to | | | | enjoy a successful DVD conversion without any effort |
| follow using your video camera's instruction manual. | | | | at all. |