Digitize Your VHS & Videotapes with a Local, Trusted Transfer Service
Real People. Real Experience. Right Here in Dayton.
At Curtis Media Transfer, we specialize in converting all types of videotapes — including VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8, MiniDV, and more — to digital formats you can actually use. For over 22 years, we’ve been helping families preserve their memories, one tape at a time. All transfers are done locally in our Huber Heights shop — never mailed out or outsourced. You can walk in during business hours, hand us your tapes in person, and talk to someone face-to-face. Whether it’s a stack of home videos or a single precious memory, we treat every tape with care.
Videotape Transfer Pricing
We charge a flat $19.00 per tape, no matter the length, format, or content. That includes conversion to flash drive, digital download, or DVD.
What’s Included in Your Transfer Price
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Walk-In Convenience
No appointments, no drop boxes, no surprises. Just walk in during business hours and hand your films directly to us — in person.
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True Brick-and-Mortar Service
We’re not working out of a back room or home office. We’re your neighbors right here in Huber Heights — part of the Dayton area — and we’re open Monday–Friday, 9–5, and Saturday, 10–1.
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All Work Done In-House
Your videotapes never leave our shop. No outsourcing. No shipping.
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Signal Stabilization with Time Base Correction
We run every tape through a professional Time Base Corrector (TBC) during transfer. This smooths out the picture, reduces jitter from handheld recording, and helps avoid the jumping or distortion you often see in DIY transfers.
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Smart File Naming
Instead of random filenames, we label your files using dates or details written on your videotapes when possible.
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Fair, Honest Pricing
You only pay for videotapes that we can successfully digitize. There's no charge if your tapes are blank or damaged beyond recovery—simple, straightforward videotape transfer pricing — no packages, no gimmicks.
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Over 20 Years of Experience
We’ve helped thousands preserve their family home movies with care, professionalism, and pride.
Your Digital Output Options for Videotape Transfers
You can choose to get your videotapes on a flash drive, DVD, or as a digital download. One option is included with your transfer. Want more than one? It's just $2 extra per tape for each additional output type.
Flash Drive
Digital Download
DVD
Take your home movies anywhere. Bring your own drive or buy one from us for $10. Easy to use on most smart TVs and computers.
We’ll email you a secure link that you can share with family or friends — no account needed. Fast, simple, and included with your transfer.
A classic way to watch and share. DVDs come labeled with your family name or any custom text — included at no extra charge.
Common Questions
Do I get my videotapes films back?
Yes, your original videotapes will be returned to you after the transfer.
Do I pay up front?
Yes. However, if any of your videotapes are blank or can’t be transferred, we’ll refund your card immediately. No hassle.
Do you ship me a box?
No. We keep things simple — just drop them off or ship them using packaging you already have.
If I mail in my tapes, how much is return shipping?
$12.00 flat rate. We’ll return your originals along with your completed transfers.
What are your walk-in hours?
Monday–Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday: 10 AM – 1 PM No appointment needed.
Is it true your lobby is like a mini museum?
Yes! Come check out our vintage camcorders, projectors, and audio gear on display.
How long have you been in business?
We’ve been helping families preserve their memories for over 22 years.
What types of videotapes do you transfer?
We transfer VHS, VHS-C, Video 8, Hi 8, Digital 8 & MiniDV.
I dropped off a bag of VHSs from my mom, and a couple weeks later, they were on a flash drive for me to watch. This service is so valuable. I'm thankful to have these home movies filled with memories again! The owners were super kind and take a lot of pride in their work.
I had all my family VCR and Super 8 tapes put on flash drives for my children as a present. Curtis Media Transfer did an excellent and timely job. The receptionist is very friendly and explained the process. I had to return months later to fix one of the drives, and they were so nice- even loaded them onto an external drive for me as a courtesy. I will always use Curtis Media Transfer for my media transfers. Their prices cannot be beat!
Great people and wonderful product. They really are about their customers and their product. Highly recommended!