Let your toddlers discover your childhood on video thanks to digitalization

The movies on your old Hi8 or VHS tapes hold many memories. These could be moments spent at a family celebration or a loved one's wedding, or simply small everyday events. They are priceless treasures that absolutely must be taken care of.

However, the fact that technology is evolving should not stop you from saving your old tapes. And regardless of the format of these cassettes, digitization is the ideal solution for having your videos at your fingertips.

Introduce your children to old objects from the 80s and 90s

Currently, vintage objects are making a comeback, but that doesn't mean the new generation would recognize them. From the old VHS tape, to audio cassettes and even old game consoles, the new generation is no longer aware of these objects. Some are now considered collectibles and others are just old keepsakes hidden in the back of the cupboard.

Now is the time to show your little ones all these relics that are unknown to them. To do this, you can start with your old childhood videos. This is very important, since they will discover your memories and those of your ancestors, as well as your entire childhood. You can introduce them to this or that person they haven't had the chance to know or show them your old prowess with the camcorder.

Digitize your old cassettes for your toddlers

Digitization is precisely the technique that will allow you to introduce your old videos to your children. This is a way of transferring the content of old cassettes to another, much more modern medium.

This process can be carried out by a specialist in the field. This is also what we recommend the most, since the result of the scanning is ensured by them. The risk of your videos being lost is therefore minimized.

However, you can also decide to transfer your old video tapes on your own. On the other hand, if you digitize your childhood memories onto DVD or on a USB stick yourself, there are some points you need to know. First, you need to find out the steps to follow. You then need to obtain the necessary devices to carry out the scanning.

Concerning hardware, you will for example need a cassette player, a cassette converter as well as a computer equipped with the appropriate software. You can then get help from the numerous tutorials if you feel stuck during the process.

The advantage of digitizing your old cassettes

Finding adapters or even VCRs these days is no longer easy at all. And for good reason, they are no longer manufactured or even marketed. Only collectors or certain specialized markets can have them in their homes. So, to make your viewing easier, digitizing your old cassettes is the only ideal solution.

The advantage of making this transfer is that your videos will always be available to you on more modern media. You will no longer have to borrow your old aunt's old camcorder or even repair your own.

Thanks to digitization, you can also transfer your videos to your phone and, therefore, show them to your children. You also have a way to save them for longer, since other media like DVDs and USB sticks are not ready to disappear yet.

Laughing about your childhood with your toddlers is a great way to share your experiences with them. Showing them your face when you weren't even older than them and all your antics captured in the images can only make them happy.