

These options all produce highly compressed digital video files that are small and easy to send over the internet, but users who are looking to make the highest-quality recording they can may be better off with third-party or open-source solutions.


However, their simplicity may also be detrimental for those who are trying to create an archival-quality result. These choices all focus first and foremost on ease of use, which definitely makes them a great selection for people who simply want a quick way to share their old home movies with family and friends. This would include options like Elgato Video Capture, Vidbox Video Conversion Suite, or the more affordable Roxio Easy VHS to DVD for Mac. These days the most common solution for transferring VHS videos to playable DVDs is picking up a software package that's bundled with a USB capture card.
