MEMORY PRESERVATION SERVICE
VHS to USB Conversion Ireland – Bring Old Family Tapes Back to Life
Looking for VHS to USB conversion in Ireland? Byrne Digital converts old VHS tapes, MiniDV recordings, audio cassettes and more into modern digital files that are easy to watch, save and share. Whether it is childhood footage, family holidays, weddings, communions or camcorder memories you have not seen in years, this service helps bring them back properly.
Nationwide Postal Service
USB or Digital Delivery
Private Handling
Same Week Turnaround
Old Tapes Digitised
Convert VHS tapes and compatible legacy media into MP4 files that can be viewed on laptops, phones, tablets and smart TVs.Delivered Your Way
Receive your footage on a USB stick, via Google Drive, or by digital file delivery depending on what suits you best.Handled Carefully
Your recordings are treated privately and files are deleted after delivery confirmation unless you ask for backup retention.What Can Be Converted?
Byrne Digital currently offers digital transfer for a range of older media formats. If you are not fully sure what you have, the easiest thing is to send a quick photo on WhatsApp first.- VHS tapes
- MiniDV recordings where compatible playback is available
- Audio cassettes transferred to digital audio files
- Vinyl to digital conversion by arrangement
- Files direct from camcorders or devices where accessible
What You Get Back
Most video conversions are delivered as MP4 files, which is the format most people actually need. It plays nicely with phones, laptops, TVs and cloud storage without any nonsense.Standard Output
One clean digital file per tape or recording.Delivery Options
USB stick, Google Drive, download link, or customer-supplied USB.Extra Editing
Videos can be split into separate clips on request. Extra charges may apply depending on the job.Pricing
Use the instant quote calculator below to see the price for your tapes. One, two and three tape jobs use fixed pricing, while larger collections automatically receive volume pricing.
1 tape
€25
2 tapes
€45
€22.50 per tape
3 tapes
€60
€20 per tape
Get an instant quote
Enter how many video tapes you have. The correct volume rate is applied automatically.
tape
Your current tape rate
Small order pricing
€25.00
Video tape transfer
€25.00
Estimated total
Final price confirmed before any work begins
€25.00
USB drives are available for €20, €30 or €40 depending on the size of your collection. We will let you know the final price before you pay.
Transparent volume pricing
From four tapes onward, the same pricing applies across the standard video tape formats below.
| Media Format | Base* | €75+10% off | €150+15% off | €250+20% off | €500+30% off | €1,000+40% off | €1,199+50% off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VHS (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
| VHS-C (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
| Hi8 (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
| Video8 (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
| Digital8 (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
| MiniDV (per tape) | €14.99 | €13.49 | €12.74 | €11.99 | €10.49 | €8.99 | €7.50 |
*The base €14.99 rate applies from four tapes onward. Orders of one, two or three tapes use the fixed prices shown above. USB drives are available for €20, €30 or €40 depending on the size of your collection. We will let you know the final price before you pay. More complex editing or file splitting is priced separately.
Why Choose Byrne Digital?
This is not a supermarket photo counter setup and it is not some mystery box being posted off into the void. Your tapes are handled by someone with over 15 years of tech industry experience, using quality capture hardware and a proper workflow.- Professional capture workflow using high quality video capture devices
- Signal stabilisation and passthrough equipment used where suitable
- Local Irish service with nationwide postal options
- Straightforward communication and careful one-to-one handling
How to Send Your Tapes
Walk-ins are welcome in Gorey, and postal jobs are accepted from anywhere in Ireland. If posting, package everything properly. Old media is not the time to get lazy with brown paper and hope.- Contact Byrne Digital by phone or WhatsApp and say what you have.
- Package your tapes securely with padding so they do not move around in transit.
- Include your name, return address, phone number and email inside the parcel.
- Send using registered and tracked post.
- Once received, you will get confirmation and a realistic turnaround estimate based on current workload.
- Your originals are returned and your digital files are delivered by the agreed method.
Walk-In Service
Drop off directly in Gorey by arrangement.Postal Reminder
Customers are responsible for secure packaging. Byrne Digital is not liable for damage caused during postage.Turnaround Time
Most jobs are completed within the same week. A more accurate estimate is given once the tapes have been received and checked. That is the only sensible way to do it, because some jobs are straightforward and some tapes decide to be dramatic.Privacy & File Retention
These recordings are personal, and that is understood.- Files are treated as private
- Files are deleted after 5 working days from delivery confirmation
- No backups are kept unless specifically requested
- Playback is visually monitored during capture to ensure the recording is transferring properly
Important Tape Condition Information
Old tapes are unpredictable. Some play perfectly. Some do not. Some were stored in attics, sheds or damp presses and come out looking like they survived a shipwreck.General Disclaimer
Final digital quality depends heavily on the original recording quality and the condition of the tape itself. Noise, distortion, tracking issues and age-related degradation may still be visible or audible.Mouldy Tapes
Mouldy tapes cannot be processed and will be returned. Mould can contaminate playback equipment and other tapes, so it must be handled by specialist services.Byrne Digital does not repair damaged tapes. If a tape is visibly mouldy or physically compromised, it will not be run through the equipment.
Areas Covered
Byrne Digital is based in Gorey, Co. Wexford, with nationwide coverage across Ireland through tracked postal service. Whether you are local or posting from the other side of the country, the process is the same: clear communication, careful handling, and no messing.Contact Byrne Digital
BYRNE DIGITAL 11 Coislinne Gorey Co. Wexford Y25 PY74 Website: www.byrnedigital.ie Email: info@byrnedigital.ie Phone & WhatsApp: 085 710 5151Frequently Asked Questions
Can you convert really old VHS tapes?
Yes, provided the tapes are in playable condition and are not mouldy or physically damaged beyond safe handling.
What format will my video be returned in?
Most video transfers are returned as MP4 files, which work well on modern devices and are easy to store or share.
Can I send tapes by post?
Yes. Postal jobs are accepted from anywhere in Ireland. Items should be securely packaged and sent using registered, tracked post.
How long does it take?
Most jobs are completed within the same week, though the exact turnaround depends on the number of tapes and current workload.
Will I get my original tapes back?
Yes. Original media is returned after the work is completed unless otherwise agreed.
Can you split one tape into multiple clips?
Yes. Clip splitting can be done on request, though extra charges may apply depending on the amount of editing involved.
Do you keep copies of my files?
No backups are kept unless requested. Files are normally deleted after 5 working days from confirmed delivery.
What if my tapes have mould on them?
Mouldy tapes cannot be processed and will be returned. This protects the equipment and prevents contamination of other tapes.