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Digitising old VHS tapes has become a popular way to preserve memories and free up physical space. But once you have a digital copy, a common question arises: should you keep the original tapes or get rid of them? This post explores the emotional, practical, and preservation aspects of this decision. It aims to help you make an informed choice about storing, disposing of, or archiving your original VHS tapes without pushing any sales agenda. Original VHS tapes neatly stored o

We are pleased to confirm that Cambs Digitise has been officially approved as a supplier on the BlueLight Commercial Legacy Media Digitisation Framework (BLC-0177). This national framework provides UK policing and law enforcement organisations with a compliant route to procure specialist services for the digitisation of legacy analogue and physical media, supporting the secure transition to modern digital evidence workflows. Approved framework lots Cambs Digitise has been app

If you’ve uncovered a box of old video tapes, it’s common to find a mix of formats and just as common not to know what’s what. VHS, VHS-C, Hi8, and MiniDV all look different, were used in different cameras, and require different equipment to digitise. In this guide, we’ll explain the key differences and help you identify what you have. VHS – the most common home video format VHS tapes are the largest and most recognisable format. They were widely used from the 1980s through t

Finding mould on an old VHS tape can be worrying. Many people assume the tape is ruined, unsafe to handle, or impossible to digitise — but that isn’t always the case. The good news is that mouldy VHS tapes can often still be digitised safely, provided they’re assessed and handled correctly. In this guide, we’ll explain what mould on a tape actually means, the risks involved, and when professional cleaning is required. Why do VHS tapes grow mould? VHS tapes are made from magne