There are some practical tools that can help you digitize video cassettes and preserve analog recordings.
The included software for digitizing videos
There is a lot of hardware available under the name “video grabber”, “video capture” or “video converter” for around 10 euros or more that receives video signals via RCA or SVHS, digitizes them and transfers them to the computer via USB. It is usually supplied with the appropriate software.
- Commonly included tools include “Easy Cap” or “Honestech VHS to DVD”.
- The included software has the advantage that it is always compatible with the hardware.
- Since this software is specifically designed for digitizing video signals, it is usually easy and intuitive to use.
Widely used software for digitizing video cassettes
If you do not have special hardware for digitizing videos, or if it is delivered without software, “Magix Video Deluxe” is a good choice.
- Magix Video Deluxe is available as a free 30-day demo on CHIP.de.
- The software is so popular that there are many tutorials and help forums.
Freeware for digitizing video cassettes
With the freeware “VirtualDub” you can digitize your videos for free and without time restrictions.
- Virtual Dub is very comprehensive and can record from virtually any installed video and audio device.
- Under “File”, “Capture Avi” you can set any device as a “Device” whose video you can record.