HDV brought high-definition recording to DV-style tapes in the mid-2000s. It captured beautifully detailed footage — but like all tape formats, HDV is at risk from age and vanishing playback hardware.
HDV records high-definition video onto standard DV cassettes. We capture your HDV tapes and deliver crisp MP4 files that do justice to the original high-definition footage.
- High-definition tape footage preserved
- MP4 output that keeps the detail
- Mid-2000s camcorder recordings
How it works
Drop off your tapes
Bring them to us in Wellington — a single tape or a whole box, there's no minimum.
We convert with care
Your footage is captured on professional-grade equipment for the best possible result.
Optional 4K clean-up
Add 4K upscaling ($5/tape) to sharpen, reduce noise and correct colour.
Delivered your way
Receive MP4 files by free cloud link (Google Drive or unlisted YouTube), on your own USB drive, or on DVD/Blu-Ray.
Simple, fair pricing
HDV to Digital conversion is priced at a flat $30 per tape, with optional 4K upscaling for just $5 a tape. No minimum order, and clear, upfront Terms of Trade.
Why choose Diligent Digitising
Local Wellington service
Drop your tapes with a real local business — no faceless mail-in.
Personally handled by Mat
Your memories are looked after personally by the owner, start to finish.
No minimum order
We're happy to convert just one tape. One simple $30 flat rate per tape.
Clear turnaround
About one tape per working day. Small jobs are usually ready within 5–7 working days, with an estimated date given at drop-off.
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Ready to preserve your HDV memories?
Get a free, no-obligation quote from your local Wellington specialist.