Video Transfer Service Near You!
Real People. Real Experience. Right Here in Dayton.
At Curtis Media Transfer, we transfer and convert videotapes — including VHS, VHS-C, 8mm, Hi8, Digital8, and MiniDV — to digital formats you can actually use. Choose DVD, flash drive, or digital download — whatever fits your setup best.
All work is done in-house at our Huber Heights shop, never mailed out or outsourced.
You can walk in, drop off your tapes, and talk directly with the people doing the transfer.
For over 22 years, families have trusted us to convert their videotapes to digital with care and experience.
How much does it cost to convert (transfer)
videotapes to digital format?
$19 per videotape
Includes one output choice — Flash Drive, DVD (+$2), or Digital Download.
All videotapes are transferred in real time to MP4 or DVD with light editing and clear labeling. (Advanced editing available for $30 per hour.)
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
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.
Digital Download
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.
DVD
A classic way to watch and share. DVDs come labeled with your family name or any custom text — Adds $2.00 to transfer price.
What’s Included in Your Transfer Price
Walk-In Convenience No appointments, no drop boxes, no surprises. Just walk into our Huber Heights location during business hours and hand your videotapes directly to us — in person. True Brick-and-Mortar Service We’re not an online mail-in company or working out of a back room. We’re right here in Huber Heights, part of the Dayton area, open Monday–Friday, 9–5, and Saturday, 10–1. All Work Done In-House Your videotapes never leave our shop. No outsourcing. No shipping. Every transfer is handled by experienced technicians using professional playback decks and real-time capture. Signal Stabilization with Time Base Correction Each tape runs through a professional Time Base Corrector (TBC) during transfer. This stabilizes the video signal, smooths handheld camera jitter, and prevents the jumping or distortion common in DIY transfers. Output Options Choose DVD, flash drive, or digital download — or any combination. DVDs add a small $2 per-tape fee for disc and setup time. Flash drives are available for $10 each, or you can bring your own unopened drive. Smart File Naming We don’t use random filenames. Each video file is labeled clearly — for example, “01 Smith – Christmas 1991.” If no title information is available, we use “(no title)”. Fair, Honest Pricing You pay only for videotapes that we can successfully digitize. There’s no charge if a tape is blank or damaged beyond recovery. Base price: $19 per tape. Simple, straightforward pricing — no packages, no gimmicks. Over 20 Years of Experience For more than two decades, our family-run business has helped thousands of Dayton-area families transfer and convert videotapes to digital with care, professionalism, and pride.
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's 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!