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 on USB, cloud (Google Drive or unlisted YouTube), or DVD/Blu-Ray.
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. Volume discounts for larger jobs.
Quick turnaround
Most conversions completed within 5–7 working days.