Hi8 vs Video8 vs Digital8: What You’ve Got & How to Convert It

Hi8 vs Video8 vs Digital8: What You’ve Got & How to Convert It

Got 8-mm camcorder tapes but no camera? This guide shows how to identify Video8, Hi8 and Digital8, and the easiest way to convert camcorder tapes to digital.

How to Tell Them Apart

  • Video8 — analogue; earliest format.
  • Hi8 — improved analogue with better picture.
  • Digital8 — digital recordings on the same cassette shell.

The Best Conversion Options

Choose Hi8 to digital or Video8 to digital for MP4 files; add USB for TV playback. Prefer discs? We can do camcorder tapes to DVD for easy gifting.

What About VHS-C?

VHS-C to digital is common too—smaller “mini VHS” cassettes from big shoulder camcorders. We convert those as part of our Camcorder to Digital service.

Why Pros Beat DIY

Stabilised playback, calibrated gear and light restoration protect fragile tapes and deliver clean results.


Make those camcorder moments watchable again

See Camcorder tapes to digital or choose Hi8 to digital / Video8 to digital.

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