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 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.