Software programs for converting VHS to DVD for Windows 7 (64 bit)

sunni

Hi

I'm looking to purchase a software program as I don't have a DVD recorder to convert VHS to DVD's. Any I've looked at aren't compatible with Windows 7 (64 bit)

Anyone know any programs that are compatible?

Thanks

sunni

arrallas

Not sure how you can record to a DVD without a DVD recorder? Assuming you have a DVD writer your computer, connect the VHS player to your computer (you will need to check to see what inputs you have), save the movie to your harddrive and use the free DVDFlick program to create a DVD.

Darren_G

Anything you try to do with regards transferring VHS directly to the computer (or through it to a disc) is not going to be what most people see as acceptable quality unless you are using top of the range hardware & software worth thousands. Even some of the 'magic box' hardware solutions can result in a jumpy picture or poor sound synchronisation.

Where software is useful is when you come to package the finished product by adding chapters, titles and menus to the DVD.

Your best bet would be to buy a cheap DVD recorder (from ebay or local free ads) and connect the VHS via the scart lead. You can always sell it on afterwards if you have no further use for it.

I am assuming you are transferring home movies, as commercially produced VHS tapes will be copy protected and it would be difficult to copy them (and also a copyright infringement).

Once you have your tape transferred to a disc (use a DVDRW for the initial transfer), you can use something like Nero to remove any sections you do not like (eg, ad breaks if it is old TV shows) and create the final movie. Or you could just sit back and watch it as it is without needing to go near the computer.

RussJK

Darren_G wrote: »

Your best bet would be to buy a cheap DVD recorder (from ebay or local free ads) and connect the VHS via the scart lead. You can always sell it on afterwards if you have no further use for it.

Or somewhere like Oxfam; my local Oxfam has loads of DVD equipment including I think some recorders.

sunni

Thanks everyone for the advice. A DVD recorder probably sounds better then to record. So do I still need to purchase a software program for it?

sweet2sweet

Kworld DVD Maker2 USB2.0

Get the above product. This will work with Windows7 64bit, I know because I have that OS and also this product.

Get MAKER2 not the older model as the old one won't work with your OS