The Family Media Transfer Blog
Practical guides, how-tos, and stories about preserving family memories before it's too late.
How to Organize Thousands of Old Family Photos Before Scanning Them
Boxes of old photographs, slides, and negatives can quickly become overwhelming. In this guide, we'll show you how to organize your family's m...
From Minneapolis Music Production to Preserving Family Memories: The Story Behind Family Media Transfer
For nearly three decades, John Heinen and Nick Nichols have worked behind the scenes in Minneapolis music and video production. Today, they're...
How Much Does It Cost to Digitize VHS Tapes? (2026 Pricing Guide)
How much does it cost to convert VHS tapes to digital in 2026? Learn typical VHS transfer prices, compare mail-in and local services, and disc...
How Long Do VHS Tapes Last? The Truth About Aging Video Tapes
Most VHS tapes last between 10 and 30 years before deterioration begins. Discover the warning signs of aging video tapes and how converting VH...
Just in Time for Grandma's Marathon's 50th Anniversary, We Helped Preserve a Piece of Its History
As Grandma's Marathon approaches its 50th anniversary, Family Media Transfer recently digitized a rare broadcast archive containing footage fr...
The Tape That Squeals — What Sticky Shed Syndrome Is Doing to Your Home Movies
That old VHS tape sitting in your closet may look perfectly fine — but inside, time could already be destroying it. One of the biggest hidden ...
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