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Your VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 and DV tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes:
Your VHS, VHS-C, Hi8 and DV tapes can be converted to a digital format using equipment in FamilySearch Memory Lane. Tips for preparing your tapes:
*You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.  
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB if your file is small. A 128 GB is recommended for full tapes and multiple tapes. Learn more about video file transfer here.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB if your file is small. A 128 GB is recommended full tapes and multiple tapes. Learn more about video file transfer here.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station for the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
*Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
*Review instructions on how to use the video transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your video tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.  
By preparing your video tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.  
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Audio tapes and micro cassette tapes to be converted over to MP3 sound file format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for preparing your audio tapes:
Audio tapes can be converted over to MP3 sound file format using Memory Lane equipment. Your tapes may have become fragile over time. Convert them at your own risk. Tips for preparing your audio tapes:
*Carefully clean the outside of your audio tapes.
*Carefully clean the outside of your audio tapes.
*Check your tapes for damage.
*Check your tapes for damage.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
*You are required to remain at the equipment station the entire digitizing session. Tapes transfer in real time so consider bringing a laptop, or something to work on or read while the transfer is taking place.
*Bring a flash drive at least 32 GB.
*Please no copyrighted media.
*Please no copyrighted media.
*Prepare by reviewing instructions on how to use the audio transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
*Review instructions on how to use the audio transfer equipment [[FamilySearch Library Memory Lane#Equipment and Instructions|here]].
By preparing your tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
By preparing your audio tapes you will maximize your time and preserve more family memories during your digitizing session.
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