If you filmed family life on a compact camcorder in the 1980s or 90s, chances are those memories are on VHS-C tapes. The camcorders that played them are long gone for most people — but the footage is still there, waiting to be preserved.
VHS-C is the compact version of VHS, used in handheld camcorders. The tape is the same as VHS, just in a smaller shell that played back through an adapter. We convert your VHS-C tapes directly to high-quality digital files — no working camcorder or adapter required on your end.
- Compact camcorder tapes converted with no adapter needed from you
- Ideal for 1980s–90s home movies
- Optional 4K upscaling available
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
VHS-C 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 VHS-C memories?
Get a free, no-obligation quote from your local Wellington specialist.