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An unusual study published in 2011 analyzed the effects of cold storage on different media such as CDs, DVDs, and VHS. The premise behind this study is that cool\/cold or below freezing storage are effective tools for preserving unstable media such as acetate and color films. Researchers concluded that <\/span>storing VHS tapes<\/span> (dated 1990 to 2008) at a freezing temperature didn\u2019t cause any cosmetic or viewing issues. In this blog, we offer practical storage solutions for dealing with stacks of the<\/span> video format<\/span><\/a> that once ruled the world \u2013 from temperature control and <\/span>how to save old VHS tapes<\/span> \u2013 to things to do if you don\u2019t have warm, fuzzy feelings about the physical tapes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Storing videotapes in a substandard environment can cause irreparable damage. Although storing them in a freezer is a little extreme, the <\/span>best way to store VHS tape<\/span> is in a cool, dark place because deterioration occurs faster in warm, humid environments. Here are a few other storage tips for this once-everpresent video format:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Converting videotapes is the best way to<\/span> preserve them for posterity<\/span><\/a>. You can<\/span> digitize old VHS tapes<\/span><\/a> yourself if you have the right equipment and patience, or entrust this to professionals. After converting and <\/span>uploading them to cloud storage<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll have to decide what to do with the old tapes. If you want to keep them, that\u2019s a personal choice and you\u2019re certainly not alone. Just store them properly if you ever wish to pop one in and view it in that antiquated piece of machinery known as a VCR!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When you choose ScanCafe to digitize your<\/span> nostalgic VHS tapes<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll be delighted to see that the final output is often better than the original. We offer award-winning quality and guaranteed safety at industry-beating prices with all services performed at our state-of-the-lab in the USA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After you get videotapes digitized, you can either donate originals to your favorite thrift shop, keep or sell any that are collector\u2019s items,<\/span> recycle them<\/span><\/a>, or create any number of cool craft projects using the guts and\/or cases.<\/span><\/p>\nVHS Storage Ideas & Other Handy Tips<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Digitize Video Tapes<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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VHS tape storage FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n