How to Create a VHS Tape from a Video File

Last Updated: May 15, 2022

Have you ever wanted to put your own home made not pirated or not copyright protected movies onto a VHS to show your friends?

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This method is not very high quality. For best results, take your file to a professional.

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use your television to monitor your VCR to make sure things are working.

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It is legal to use this method to copy movies that you purchased from the store, but it is ILLEGAL to distribute these movies

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Things You'll Need

VCR
Blank tape
Computer with graphics card
Audio and video cables
Television (optional)

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