VHS C – VHS Compact video cassettes

VHS C or VHS Compact is a popular camcorder format introduced by JVC in 1982 to compete with the 8mm video range. VHS C has the advantage of being compatible with standard VHS players with the use of a VHS C cassette adaptor.
There is a misconception that the VHS C cassette adaptor will work with 8mm video formats – It won’t. The formats are totally incompatible with one another.


We use sacrificial VCR’s and perform mechanical adjustments to ensure our machines are aligned to your tapes for best results, even if that means having to recalibrate our machines after the work. We have the skills and test equipment required to perform these adjustments.
Standard play vs Long play
LP mode doubles the available time on a tape. A 3 hour tape could be extended to 6 hours by using the LP mode. Long play mode compromises picture and sound quality due to lower tape speeds.
Standards Conversion
Standards conversion from NTSC 3.58 and NTSC 4.43 to PAL for most of the analogue video formats we support. The NTSC format applies to tapes recorded in countries such as USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Philippines (to name a few).

Moisture and Mould damage

Video tapes are very susceptible to damage from moisture and incorrect storage. Long term exposure to moisture can cause irreversible damage. If there are signs of mould on the tape, consider getting them digitized sooner rather than later. Mould damaged tape can be saved, see our tape repair page.
VHSC to digital file conversion
We can transfer VHSC to digital files for use in archiving or editing applications.
Digital file options
Output file type options include (but are not limited to) the following
- Compressed MP4 – H264
- Uncompressed MOV
- Custom file types – contact us with your requirements.
Contact us for more information on this service.