Easy VHS to DVD for Windows

Product summary

Easy VHS to DVD, from Corel, is a multimedia utility designed to convert analog videotapes into digital media. It copies footage from VHS tapes and similar analog sources onto DVDs or into files suitable for computers and mobile devices, while offering simple tools for cleaning up and editing older recordings.

Necessary hardware

To use the program you need:

• A VCR, VHS player, or camcorder that can play the original tapes.
• An RCA cable to connect audio/video outputs.
• A video capture device (USB capture dongle or internal capture card) to bring the analog signal into your computer.

Restoration, editing and authoring

Key capabilities include:

• Automatic saving of changes so work in progress is preserved.
• Choosing the target output: disc formats, computer files or mobile-compatible versions.
• Splitting long recordings across several DVDs when necessary to manage disc space.
• Cutting out unwanted sections, inserting transitions between clips, and adding opening/closing titles or rolling credits.
• Reducing common tape problems such as jitter, background hiss, and faded or off-color footage.

Turning analog audio into digital

The software also supports digitizing analog audio sources (for example, LP records and cassette tapes) when used with a capture device. After conversion you can:

• Add metadata like artist, genre, album title and track names.
• Tweak volume levels and apply simple sound effects such as reverb to improve the recordings.

Saving, labeling and sharing your projects

Additional conveniences include built-in templates for disc labels, case inserts and booklets, plus options to export finished videos for uploading directly to social media or other online services.

A free alternative to try

If you want a no-cost option, consider Golden Video VHS to DVD Converter (Free). It offers comparable basic capture and conversion functions for users who prefer a free solution.