The Gelardin Center provides resources to convert VHS tapes or audio cassettes to a digital format.
Video Conversion
Media that is protected by copyright cannot be duplicated without express written permission from the copyright holder. Please refer to our Reformatting Media - VHS / DVD / Streaming page for additional information.
Converting VHS or MiniDV to Digital File
- Converting a VHS or MiniDV tape to a digital file requires the use of Editing Room #6 located in the Gelardin Center. To use this editing room please adhere to the following steps.
- Request a media conversion consultation to ensure proper equipment set-up.
- Bring your VHS or MiniDV tape(s) with you during your consultation.
Converting VHS to DVD
- Before coming to the Gelardin Center to convert your VHS to DVD, we recommend you purchase a blank DVD-R and schedule a "media conversion" consultation.
- Once you arrive to the Gelardin Center on your scheduled date and time, a staff member will take you to a video dubbing station to begin the conversion process.
*Please note, the Digital Scholarship staff member providing your consultation will only be present for the set-up of your project. We require patrons to be present to monitor all phases of media conversion.
Other service providers:
- Costco
- George Blood, Audio/Video/Film Preservation
- Graphic Audio
- The MediaPreserve
- TransVideo Productions (Falls Church)
Audio Conversion
Converting Audio Cassette to Digital File
- Converting an audio cassette to a digital file requires the use of Editing Room 6 located in the Gelardin Center. To use this editing room please adhere to the following steps.
- Request a media conversion consultation to ensure proper equipment set-up.
- Bring your audio cassette(s) with you during your consultation.
Converting LP Audio to Digital File
- Converting LP audio to a digital file requires the use of our Ion LP2CD turntable which is located in the open computing area.
- Bring blank CD's with you to burn to.
- Ion LP2CD User Manual
*Please note, the Digital Scholarship staff member providing your consultation will only be present for the set-up of your project. We require patrons to be present to monitor all phases of media conversion.
Other service providers:
Obsolete Media
*The Gelardin Center and Lauinger Library do not support the digitization of obsolete media (e.g. U-matic, 16mm film, Reel-to-Reel audio tape). Please refer to the following resources to service and convert obsolete media: