Chicago VHS to Digital Drop-Off, Neighborhood by Neighborhood
Capture is the lab behind the photo and video transfer services sold at CVS, Walmart and Sam's Club, and the Chicago area has 96 places within 25 miles of the Loop where you can hand over an order. Which one is closest depends on where you live. In the Loop, a CVS and a UPS Store sit within a few blocks. In Naperville or Schaumburg, your closest option is a Walmart photo counter. Use the table below to find the right spot for VHS to digital in Chicago. Then start your order with Capture online or at the store.
Where Can You Drop Off VHS Tapes in Chicago?
The table shows the closest drop-off point of each type for eight parts of the Chicago area. Distances are measured from the center of each area. CVS and Walmart take orders in person at the photo counter. Sam's Club orders go through a UPS Store.
| Area | CVS Photoorder in store | Walmart Photoorder in store | Sam's Club via UPS Storeorder online |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | 310 S Michigan Ave0.3 mi | 4626 W Diversey Ave7.0 mi | 17 E Monroe St0.1 mi |
| Lincoln Park / Lakeview | 3033 N Broadway0.6 mi | 4626 W Diversey Ave4.8 mi | 2506 N Clark St0.4 mi |
| Hyde Park | 1228 E 53rd St0.4 mi | 10900 S Doty Ave6.8 mi | 1507 E 53rd St0.4 mi |
| Evanston | 6510 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago3.4 mi | 3626 Touhy Ave, Skokie2.8 mi | 1751 W Howard St, Chicago1.9 mi |
| Oak Park | 3940 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago4.1 mi | 1300 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park2.4 mi | 805 Lake St, Oak Park0.6 mi |
| Naperville | None within 20 mi | 3S100 Route 53, Glen Ellyn7.3 mi | 9545 Fullerton Ave, Franklin Park19.0 mi |
| Schaumburg | 6417 W Higgins Ave, Chicago15.6 mi | 801 Meacham Rd, Elk Grove Village3.0 mi | O'Hare Hilton, O'Hare Airport10.0 mi |
| Arlington Heights | 6417 W Higgins Ave, Chicago12.5 mi | 1460 Golf Rd, Rolling Meadows2.6 mi | O'Hare Hilton, O'Hare Airport8.6 mi |
Locations from the Capture store locator, October 2026. Check hours in the locator before you go.
Downtown and the Loop
The Loop has the most options in one place. Within five miles of downtown there are 18 CVS photo counters and 26 UPS Stores for Sam's Club orders. If you work downtown, you can drop off a box of tapes at the CVS on South Michigan Avenue or the UPS Store on East Monroe Street at lunch. The closest Walmart Photo counter is on West Diversey Avenue, about 7 miles from the Loop.
North Side, Evanston and the North Shore
Lincoln Park and Lakeview have a CVS and a UPS Store within about half a mile of each other. Evanston residents are closer to the Sam's Club UPS location on West Howard Street (1.9 miles) and the Walmart Photo counter on Touhy Avenue in Skokie (2.8 miles).
South Side and Hyde Park
Hyde Park has a CVS and a UPS Store on East 53rd Street, each within half a mile of the neighborhood center. The nearest Walmart Photo counter is on South Doty Avenue, about 7 miles south.
West and northwest suburbs
Oak Park has a UPS Store on Lake Street, and the nearest Walmart Photo is in Forest Park. In Naperville, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights, Walmart is the closest drop-off, with photo counters in Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village and Rolling Meadows. The nearest UPS Store points for these suburbs are near O'Hare and in Franklin Park.
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Which Chicago Drop-Off Option Fits Your Order?
All three retail options send your media to the same Capture lab. Each partner sets its own prices, so the cost of the same box of tapes changes with where you order. The differences are price, how you hand the order over and what each option accepts.
Best ValueCapture | CVS | Walmart | Sam's Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnaround Time | 2–3 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 2–3 weeks | 2–3 weeks |
| Videotape | $19.99per tape | $25.99first 2 hours+$25.99 per 2 hours; $9.99 extra tape merged | $15.96first 30 minutes+$5.46 per additional 30 minutes | $17.94per tape |
| Film Reel | $19.99first 100 feet+$0.20 per foot after first 100 | $25.99first 50 feet+$0.34 per foot after first 50 | $15.96first 50 feet+$0.20 per foot after first 50 | $17.94first 100 feet+$0.16 per foot after first 100 |
| Photo, Slide & Negative | $19.99first 50 items+$0.29 per item after first 50 | $25.99first 30 prints/slides/negatives+$0.49 per image after first 30 | $15.96first 35 photos+$0.45 per image after first 35 | $17.94first 50 prints/slides/negatives+$0.33 per image after first 50 |
| Photo Album | $19.99first 50 items+$0.39 per item after first 50 | N/A | N/A | $17.94first 35 photos per album+$0.47 per image after first 35 |
| Digital Media Transfer | $19.99per device | $25.99first 90 mins per device+$25.99 per additional 90 mins | $15.96first 30 minutes+$5.46 per additional 30 minutes | $17.94per device |
| Return Shipping | $12.49 | N/A (in-store pickup) | $10.99 | Roundtrip Included |
| Inbound Label | $12.49 optional | N/A | $9.99 optional | Included |
| Minimum Order | None | None | None | None |
| In-Store Drop-Off | ||||
| Satisfaction Guarantee | ||||
| Basic Repair Services | Included | Included | +$19.96 | Included |
| Digital Download | ||||
| USB/Flash Drive Option | $14.99 | Includes 1 USB (+$9.00 upgrade) | $12.96 | $11.24 |
Photo albums and scrapbooks are not accepted at CVS or Walmart. In the Chicago area, 47 of the 96 locations take albums, and those are the UPS Store points. If your order includes albums, use Sam's Club or our photo album scanning service directly.
Sam's Club includes round-trip shipping. Ordering from Capture directly, videotapes cost $19.99 per tape in SD, with Full HD and Ultra HD upscaling available. Rates for every format are on the Capture pricing page.
Are Your Tapes Stored in a Chicago Basement?
Many Chicago bungalows and two-flats keep old boxes of tapes in the basement or garage, where temperature and humidity change with the seasons. The Library of Congress care guidelines for magnetic tape recommend a cool, relatively dry and stable space for home collections. They also advise against keeping tapes in attics and basements.
Until drop-off day, move your tapes to a room inside the house and keep them in their cases. Basic repair is included when you order through Capture, CVS or Sam's Club, so tapes with a broken shell can go in the same box as the rest of your collection. Walmart charges $19.96 for basic repair.
What Can You Digitize at Chicago Drop-Off Locations?
All 96 locations near Chicago accept the same core formats, and you can mix them in one order. You get your files back as a digital download, on a USB drive or on DVD, depending on the option you choose.
Print photos
From 2" x 2" up to 8" x 12"
Digital devices
SD cards, USB drives and discs
How Does VHS Transfer in Chicago Work at CVS?
CVS is the most common in-store option in the city, with 34 photo counters within 25 miles of the Loop. To convert VHS tapes in Chicago through CVS:
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Go to CVSYesDVD.com and select Start My Order.
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Choose the media types you want to transfer and complete checkout.
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Pick your CVS location during checkout, for example the store at 310 S Michigan Ave.
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Print the order documents, pack your tapes using the checklist and drop the box off at the photo counter.
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Pick up your digital copies in the store, or access them online through MemoryCloud.
Frequently Asked Questions About VHS to Digital in Chicago
What does it cost to convert VHS to digital in Chicago?
VHS to digital in Chicago costs $17.94 per tape through Sam's Club and $19.99 through Capture directly. Walmart charges $15.96 for the first 30 minutes plus $5.46 per additional 30 minutes, and CVS charges $25.99 for the first 2 hours. Sam's Club includes round-trip shipping.
Where can I get my pictures scanned in Chicago?
You can drop off print photos, slides and negatives at any of the 96 Capture partner locations within 25 miles of Chicago, including 34 CVS and 15 Walmart photo counters. Photo albums and scrapbooks are accepted only at the UPS Store (Sam's Club) locations, or by ordering directly from Capture.
What's the best thing to do with old VHS tapes?
Digitize them while they still play, and keep the originals in a cool, dry room inside the house. The Library of Congress advises against storing tapes in attics and basements. Basic repair is included with Capture, CVS and Sam's Club orders, and Walmart offers it for $19.96.
Where is the nearest VHS to digital drop-off near me in Chicago?
In the city, a CVS and a UPS Store are usually within a mile, for example in the Loop, Lincoln Park and Hyde Park. In Naperville, Schaumburg and Arlington Heights, the closest drop-off is a Walmart Photo counter in Glen Ellyn, Elk Grove Village or Rolling Meadows. Enter your ZIP code in the Capture locator on this page to see the closest locations.
Start Your Chicago Order Today
Whether you live in Lakeview or Arlington Heights, a drop-off point for VHS to digital in Chicago is within reach. Pick the option that fits your order: a CVS or Walmart counter to order in person, Sam's Club if you are a member, or Capture direct for mixed boxes with albums. Then get a free quote and turn your tapes, film and photos into files the whole family can watch.
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