• Front and back image of a Betamax tape
  • Tagged and tracked as soon as your package arrives
  • Order includes videotape repair and case replacement, as needed
  • Capturing footage carefully to ensure best quality image
  • Your memories shipped back within 2 - 3 weeks
  • How It Works: 1. Create Online 2. Send in Media 3. Relive Memories
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What Are Betamax Tapes?

Betamax tapes are a type of video cassette format that was introduced by Sony in 1975. They were designed for recording and playing back analog video and audio content, primarily for home use with Betamax video cassette recorders (VCRs). Betamax was one of the first consumer video tape formats and was part of a famous format war with VHS tapes.

How Digitization Works?

Many people ask how we digitize videotapes. The short answer is that we use a semi-automated process with professional, industrial-grade equipment—not something you can easily replicate with a device or software at home. This ensures high-quality results and allows us to handle even large orders on time.

The process is semi-automated because the first step involves our team manually inspecting and, when needed, repairing issues like broken ribbons.

For enhanced content, we use AI-driven techniques to automatically create short reels and action shot highlights, so you can easily share the best moments without spending hours editing.

File Format & Quality

Video transfers preserve the quality of your footage as it appears on the tape.

The digital file will typically be captured at 720 x 480 (same as MiniDV), which is higher than VHS resolution estimated at 333 x 480.

Turnaround Time

Receive your downloadable digital copies within 30 days instead of the industry average of 70+ days.

The Capture 100% Guarantee

To ensure your digital copies are of the best quality, we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the outcome of your order, we will happily reprocess it for you at no cost, within 60 days.

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We can help with any questions you may have or give you step-by-step instructions on how to start your order.

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Betamax & Betacam SP to Digital, USB, and DVD Conversion Services

Convert Your Old Betamax & Betacam SP Tapes to Digital Copies, USB, DVD & More!
Our Betamax to Digital service converts your tapes into MP4s for easy viewing and sharing. Only with Capture, can you get upgraded USBs with both USB-A and USB-C plugs, perfect for modern devices!

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Get snapshots & highlight reels of your videos. Available with your digital download and USB if you choose this option.
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All digitized memories save to a USB. Includes Enhanced Content if selected.
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  • Digital video saved in a cloud account
  • 90-day backup
  • Quality guarantee
  • Videotape repair and case replacement (if needed)
  • Auto-Save to Google Photos (optional)
  • You won’t be charged for unsuccessful transfer.
  • You won’t be charged for empty videotapes.
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How Does the Betamax Transfer Process Work?

What happens after you place an order:

You’ll receive an email with instructions on how to organize, label, and ship your betamax tapes to us. If you ordered a shipping label, it will be included in the email.
We’ll digitize your betamax tapes and keep you updated via email every step of the way. Processing typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks.
Finally, you’ll receive an email with cloud access to view your videos online. We will let you know when your original Video8 tapes are on their way back to you, including shipment tracking information. If you ordered a USB or DVD, those will be included in the shipment as well.

Cost to Convert Betamax Tapes to Digital

Pricing is a flat rate per tape, with no charge for blank tapes.

Our Betamax Tapes to Digital transfer service is priced at $34.98 per tape, and each transfer includes a Digital Download.

Simply add the number of tapes you have to your order. You will not be charged for empty tapes.

Our service also includes Betamax videocassette repair and case replacement for preservation of your memories.

Upgrade to Enhanced Content for $9.98

Get a USB Combo Drive of your entire order for just $18.98, and there's no need to purchase additional USBs for more content like photo prints or videotapes unless you want extra copies. View your content on any desktop or mobile device.

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Our DVDs are priced at $8.98 per transfer, regardless of the length of footage. To get additional copies for sharing, simply add multiple DVD orders above.

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A New Way to Relive and Share Your Home Movies
  • Intelligent Snapshots: Automatically extracted still images of key moments from your video using our proprietary algorithm.
  • Highlight Reel: A professionally curated video showcasing the best moments from your full-length movie.
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Why Choose Capture for Converting Your Betamax Tapes?

Can one company really offer all of this? We're here to prove it to you—with expert care from our dedicated team in the U.S.

100% Satisfaction Guaranteed

We stand behind the quality of our work and offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for every order. If you're not happy with the results, we'll start over and make it right—no runaround, just responsive, U.S.-based support.

State-of-the-Art Tracking and Security

We know exactly where every piece of media is, through which hand, in which box, every step of the way.

The Fastest Turnaround Time

Receive your cherished digital copy in less than 30 days including shipping time (as opposed to the industry standard of 10 to 12 weeks), without extra charges or fees.

Trusted by Top Retail Brands

Exclusive partnerships with major brands like Costco, Walmart, Google Photos, CVS, and Sam’s Club.

Unmatched Technical Advantage

We are constantly innovating with our cutting-edge technology and seamless cloud account integration, engineered and supported entirely by our U.S.-based team.

Auto integration with Google Photos

API integration to allow automatic transfer to your library. We also help iCloud users to upload media to their accounts.

Sensitive Information Protection

Our secure Memory Cloud storage system guarantees only customers have access to their memories.

Complimentary Backup

We offer a complimentary 90-day backup of your digitized media, giving you extra peace of mind.

Quality Care

Know your original format home movies are in good hands because we take the utmost care while creating the highest quality digital replicas guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Media Repairs

We repair and clean your original media when we digitize videotapes. We can fix damage including broken cases, mild ribbon damage, and clean mold off of a videotape.

Organizing Your Betamax Tapes for Shipping

Let us know what we're digitizing, so we can accurately title and organize your files.

Providing the date of your videotapes allows us to put them in chronological order for easy future viewing.

Label your videotapes before sending them to us to make organizing your memories a breeze.

Click “Tell us about your memories” area to provide any personal details you want us to include in the digital copies, such as titles, years, and places.

We offer the option to auto-save digital files to your Google Photos Library for easy organization by location and time on your smartphone, tablet, or other device.

Plus, our video conversion option comes with smart chapters, highlight videos, and personalized titles and themes for your enjoyment and organization.

How We Safeguard Your Betamax Tapes

Your memories are in good hands because we take every precaution to ensure every moment is safe.

We provide 24/7 monitoring, advanced tracking, and state-of-the-art security to protect your memories from the moment they arrive until they are shipped back to you.

You can check the processing status throughout the entire transfer with regular email notifications, so you know your precious memories are in good hands.

Plus, our friendly customer service experts are here to help if you have any questions.

Every memory processed by our video conversion service is safeguarded with a 90-day back-up stored in your complimentary MemoryCloud account.

We use secure cloud storage to ensure only you have access to your memories.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hi8 Conversion

Once you’ve created your order, we’ll guide you through shipping your items to us via email. Here's what you can expect:
  • Packaging: Securely pack your items in a box. We recommend using bubble wrap or other protective packing materials for added safety.
  • Shipping: We provide instructions on how to ship your package, ensuring it arrives safely at our digitization center.
  • Receipt Confirmation: Upon receiving your items, we’ll send a confirmation email, signaling the start of the digitization process.
  • Order Progress: We’ll keep you updated every step of the way after we receive your memories. You’ll receive periodic emails about your order so you can monitor their journey with us and back to you.

All orders include a Digital Download in MemoryCloud, which is best suited for viewing on computers, smartphones, or iPads/tablets, providing easy access without the need for physical media.

You then have the option to add on a physical output:

  • USBs: Perfect for physical backup, versatile gifting, and compatibility with devices like computers, laptops, and smart TVs.
  • DVDs: Ideal for traditional gifts, particularly for recipients with DVD players or game consoles.
After digitization, we'll send you a final invoice detailing the total cost. Upon payment, you'll receive access to your digital memories. Your original items will be shipped back to you with care, completing the preservation of your treasured moments. If you decide to not go through with your transfer after receiving the invoice we will ship your memories back to you and the transaction will be complete.
We take the security of your memories very seriously. Our instructions include safe packing methods, and to use reliable shipping carriers with tracking services. For added peace of mind, we recommend choosing a shipping option with insurance.
During the videotape format war in the 1970s and 1980s, Betamax was a direct competitor of VHS tapes. Betamax was developed by Sony (after their original attempt with Sony U-matic) and offered some different features including higher resolution, smaller cassettes, and higher recording capacity. Over time, other Beta tapes were developed, including the higher quality Betacam SP.
On their own, Betamax tapes aren’t worth much, but the memories contained on them are priceless. That’s why it is important to convert Betamax to digital before the old tapes deteriorate and lose their viewability.
No. A standard VCR is designed to play VHS tapes. To view Betamax tapes on anything other than a Betamax player, you will need to transfer them into VHS, DVD, USB flash drive, or digital copies.
As long as you have a Betamax player, then you can use a converter system to transfer your memories into digital format yourself, but it is time-consuming and may not offer the best quality.
Using Capture, you can convert Betamax into digital download, DVD, or USB drive copies. Plus, we will secure your cherished memories for 60 days with our complimentary backup.
Here are the video formats we convert: If you don't know the type of tapes you have, just select any of these options or visit our videotape conversion page to start an order. We'll assess them and let you know if we can help with the conversion.
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