How to Convert VHS to MP4 on Windows and Mac
Whatever, reasons to change VHS format to digital MP4 or DVD format can be various but process regarding to VHS to MP4 conversion can be tricky, since there isn't any software available to do the task directly. Be sure to check our best answers of decoding VHS tapes to MP4 digital format below.
Part 1: Convert VHS to DVD Format on Mac and Windows
Preparation: Please get a VHS/DVD combo player available for you to record from VHS home movie to DVD (which can be ripped to MP4 and other digital files on your PC or Mac with a professional DVD ripper).
Alternatively, you can connect a VHS player to a DVD player with recording capability.
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Step 1: Connect your VHS player to your computer with a cable.
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Note: Make sure you have a special Scart cable with red, white and yellow cords. Check if your VHS/DVD combo player comes with these outputs. Please don't use front-mounted white, red and yellow cables as there are always inputs rather than outputs.
Step 2: Insert your VHS tape into the player and a blank DVD into the DVD player that can write over DVD-R disc or DVD-RW.
Step 3: Press play on the VHS controls and start recording VHS to DVD by hitting record on the DVD controls.
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Note: It makes no sense to burn VHS to Blu ray as the source file VHS tapes come with poor image quality, making it a waste of money. While, compared with Blu ray, DVD is cheaper but offers better quality than VHS tape.