Media Conversion

The Gelardin Center provides resources to convert VHS tapes or audio cassettes to a digital format.

Video Conversion

Audio Conversion

Obsolete Media

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:

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.

*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: