Which tape do you have? Compare the sizes
Size is the fastest way to identify a format. Below, every cassette is drawn to the same scale. Still unsure? Send us a photo and we will identify it free of charge.
The formats in one table
| Format | Launched | Tape | Resolution | Recording | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS | 1976, JVC | 12.65 mm | ≈ 240 | analogue | €15 |
| VHS-C | 1982, JVC | 12.65 mm | ≈ 240 | analogue | €9 |
| S-VHS | 1987, JVC | 12.65 mm | ≈ 400 | analogue | €9 |
| Video8 | 1985, Sony | 8 mm | ≈ 250 | analogue | €9 |
| Hi8 | 1989, Sony | 8 mm | ≈ 400 | analogue | €9 |
| Digital8 | 1999, Sony | 8 mm | DV 720×576 | digital | €9 |
| MiniDV | 1995, DV | 6.35 mm | DV 720×576 | digital | €9 |
Analogue formats are played on serviced machines with a time base corrector, while digital ones (Digital8, Mini DV) are copied losslessly over FireWire. More in our analogue digitization explainer.
Shipping from Latvia
How to order
- Send a requestTell us the formats and number of tapes. We reply with exact information, the price and shipping instructions.
- Ship to a parcel lockerWith Omniva, SmartPosti or DPD, from a Latvian locker to the Tallinn locker we give you.
- Get your filesUsually within 10–14 working days: MP4 via Google Drive or on USB, paid by invoice.