• There is no one file format for the video which is guaranteed to work on every smart TV.
  • We then pload those digital video files to youtube.
  • This youtube channel can be made private so only you and whoever you share the link with can see those videos.

We have been converting video tapes to DVD for over 15 years and still the majority of our customers want to see their old home movies on the TV using DVD’s. DVDs are easy to use and work with both older TV’s and newer TV’s with an hdmi cable. However more and more are requesting another more friendly format such as usb sticks. USB sticks are great as they can be used on numerous devices. Our smart TV’s have slots for usb sticks. Problems can occur with many different file formats such as mp4, mov, avi and then each mp4 can have an infinite number of settings which can make it work great on one TV but we find it is incompatible on another TV. There is no one file format for the video which is guaranteed to work on every smart TV. If you have a TV that is older and not a smart TV you can still find a DVD player with a usb slot or your digital tuner may have a usb slot for playing your own media files from.

Smartphones have transformed how we view and share photos and videos. It is possible to view your vhs video tapes on your smartphone. There is the same issue with the hundreds of different video formats but it is much more likely that your smartphone will be able to play most video formats. The usb stick can be used with an adaptor to plug straight into your smartphone and play or transfer from the stick to your phone. These adaptors are only £1 – £2. These is great for those who want their video and camcorder tapes onto usb stick to play on all their devices. The usb stick will work on your TV, computer and your smartphone.

Another option is to upload your videos to the cloud. We at Orion Media can convert your video and camcorder tapes to DVD, convert those into a computer file which can be put onto either a usb stick or uploaded to the cloud. We can send you a google drive link for easy compatibility. There is another option which is becoming increasingly popular. Uploading those digital video

files to youtube. This youtube channel can be made private so only you and whoever you share the link with can see those videos. They remain private and only accessible by yourself. Having your videos onto youtube means you can view them on your smart TV using the youtube app (which most smart TV’s have preinstalled). You can view them on your smartphone, and view them on your PC. All three devices you are likely to want to see your home movies on.

We at Orion Media have been working with your home movies on vhs video tapes and 8mm camcorder tapes for over 15 years. We have the experience to give you what you want, modern access to your historical analogue video tapes. Bring your tapes to us (or mail them to us if you are not local) and in one week or so we can have your videos on digital format ready to be put on youtube to be viewed and shared easily.