DIGITNOW! USB 2.0 Video Capture Card- Pro+ Version VHS to digital converter 1080P 30Hz, suitable for Mac OS,Android, WinXP/7/8/10

Amazing piece of hardware and software! I used it on three different devices: MacBook Pro, Lenovo Chromebook, and PC Dell Windows 10. It was super straightforward to use on the first two - just plug it in, play, and record the video and audio using Quick Time on Mac or native screen capture on Chromebook (I just didn't figure out how to record it in full screen on the latter without some third party software). Windows as expected is more tricky, as you have to first download the OBS software from the website but once you install it just follow the steps from the manual included in the box. I additionally use free software called HandBrake to properly compress the file and adjust resolution where needed. I hope you enjoy it - for me it's a gem and I've been waiting for such a simple way of digitising old footage for decades. I no longer have to pay a professional company to do it for me and I have a lot of tapes!

I wasn't sure if this would work given some of the reviews however I am pleased to say it worked well. I connected it to the VHS recorder and plugged it into the USB of the laptop. I tried this on a newer Windows 11 laptop and a much older Windows 10 laptop, it worked seamlessly on both laptops. The drivers were automatically found and installed. I downloaded the OBS and PotPlayer software, the instructions for setting up OBS that came with this worked fine, one thing to note is that I had to adjust a time delay for audio on one of the laptops but that was easily done.I have copied just over 20 VHS tapes, all of various quality from the 80's and 90's, these were family videos, and the mkv files created have been great for video and audio quality and I have been able to relive so old memories. I converted most of the mkv files to DVD format and burnt them to disc, again these have all worked fine. Overall for what I have gained I have to say that it is value for money.

I ordered this as a recommended low end but dependable brand. Bad choice. The OBS software can't cleanly pick up a perfectly clear picture from the camera playback and has turned it into black and white. There is no software to help you find best recording / playback settings without having to endlessly tweak and hope. Hardly an out of the box solution.I found some other Software that improved the picture quality but would not read the device properly.Both OBS and Debut said audio had recorded but there was only feedback.Tapes play fine straight onto the TV so I can only conclude it's a substandard piece of hardware.

Pros: Works with Mac (I have a newer M2 Pro MacBook Pro), works using QuickTime Player on Mac, is more affordable than some of its competitors, allows for the effective conversion of VHS tapes to digital video recordings.Cons: No USB type C (if you have a newer MacBook, you will have to purchase a USB to USB type C adapter), couldn’t install the driver (this wasn’t a huge issue because it worked well with QuickTime Player).Overall, I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to digitally convert old home VCR tapes.

Works as soon as you plug it in on a Mac, converts composite from DVD or VHS/Hi8 video simply to digital mov format with no installation or extra software needed. Upscales to H264 / 1080P as it goes. Brilliant quality results then a simple job to edit, title and output as MP4 using software of tour choice. Great value for money.

Wanted to convert old family videos on cassettes to digital for my dad for Christmas and I seen this and thought I’d give it a go and I’m so glad I bought it! Took me a while how to figure it all out (including setting up the cam corder haha) but once I got the first video up then I knew what I was doing! The instructions are very simple and easy to understand, once I got to know the Mac, as I very rarely use one so finding QuickTime Player on there was a task!😅 But none the less it’s done and I can’t wait to give it him for Christmas! Going to store them on an SSD instead of the dvds for him but I also saved them on my phone so I can access them too!

There is no way to change the setting from 16.9 to 4.3 ratio it changes the picture from the top one to the bottom one. Had to return item.

A very good product that was extremely easy to use. The device is Plug and Play and works straight out of the box. The instructions were clear and pretty self explanatory. The pack comes with the wires you need to convert old video to digital and also included are two recordable DVDs which was a nice extra. I've use mine to link both an old VCR and a Video camera to my PC so that I could convert the films to digital. I can then play and share those videos on my laptop and tablet. I'd highly recommend this device if you're looking to convert your old video footage. Great device.