Roxio Easy VHS to DVD 3 Plus | VHS, Hi8, V8 Video to DVD or Digital Converter | Amazon Exclusive 2 Bonus DVDs [Windows Disc]

It took me several attempts to get this to work but once it did start working, it was wonderful and I didn't have any problems. Most of my issues had to do with getting the program to open after downloading it. The first time I downloaded it, it was fine but the VCR I had was not working correctly. When I connected a new VCR and tried to open the program it would only flash the "Roxio" banner and go away. I downloaded and deleted the program 3 times before I was able to get it to open. Once it was open, it was very easy to use. I downloaded the user guide by googling "Roxio user guides" and locating the one for this product. I copied over 4 VHS tapes onto my laptop. All went very well from there.

It took a while to download and install. I was able to record a video but I thought the quality of the video would be better My biggest issues ended up being: 1. If you choose to use the enhanced "MyDVD" program, it take 30 or more minutes to import. I walked away and did other things and came back when it was done. Then when the program is loaded, you can't see all the options until you make the screen box smaller because some of the "MyDVD" menus are below Windows Start bar. Once I could adjust the screen smaller, I could see all the features. But this wasn't the worst of it. After working in the "MyDVD" software to the point I was ready to burn to a DVD, the whole application just quit/disappeared from the screen with no errors. When I restarted the "MyDVD" software back up and opened the project, I would have to make the same adjustments/rename the components and as soon as I clicked burn to DVD, it quit/disappeared again. I even restarted a new project and waited again for it to load and I was never able to get "MyDVD" to function to burn a DVD. I eventually realized you could burn a DVD from the standard software (photos attached). I was able to successfully burn one DVD. After that, I could never get it to burn again. It went through the entire process until 99% and eventually state there was an issue with the DVD. Once that happens, it renders the DVD useless because you if you try to use the DVD again, it states it cannot used and to install a blank DVD. I spent so much time with this software over the past few days that I gave up on downloading VHS tapes to DVDs. Heaven forbid I take advantage at least transferring my home VHS tapes to the computer. It may not be cheaper to pay a professional company but it sure will be faster.

I’d been needing to covert several older VHS tapes for some years now. Years ago and for a very short time I owned a SONY VHS-to DVD player. I had completed one video conversion successfully before I returned the SONY player mentioned. I later purchased VHS conversion software that proved to be a bit more complicated per software instructions. And here we are and fast forward to today. I purchased this ROXIO VHS conversion software with the specific goal of converting several older instructional VHS tapes/videos to digital files for safe keeping and so I could also simply save the converted VHS files to my hard drives, usb drives, and c-drives etc. I could access or watch the files as needed on my laptop or tv. From again my external hard drive or portable flash drives. The ROXIO Easy VHS to DVD plus software proved to be easy to set up and a pleasure to use. You’ll need a working VHS/VCR tape player. The ROXIO conversion software kit comes with a video capture usb device with RCA connection so you’ll also need your own RCA cable to plug your included usb capture device into. The package comes with installation disc but the software instructions ask that you download the required conversion software from the ROXIO website. I have a fairly new ASUS gaming laptop packed with memory and data storage so I had no issues using the software. This software does give you the option to transfer your converted VHS files to DVD disc or digital file. I attempted using an older portable external SONY blu-ray player and burner that still works but for reasons unclear to me my computer would not burn the converted VHS files to disc? But I actually preferred to save the converted VHS files to my computer and move them to a portable external drive of my choice. The quality of the VHS conversion files is VHS/VCR quality and though the software provides options to enhance the video quality I found it does too much to wash out out the original recordings color and the need for that option can vary with the condition of the VHS media you are converting. In closing if you’re looking for a software that simply gets the job of converting your older VHS tapes to either digital file or DVD? Then ROXIO’s VHS to DVD plus software gets the job done. 🏆Recommended!🎯

I have about 150 hours of tapes I want to convert, so I wanted to make sure I got the best video converter I could find with a reasonable cost. After I bought this and set it up I thought the quality was a bit lacking so I then went and bought elGato based on a popular YouTube review. When I tried out the elGato converter it was WORSE. (see side by side frame grabs). I then played back from my tape directly to the TV and realized that the Roxio converted file was about the same as what was played directly from tape to TV - we are just used to HD now. If you look at the frame grabs, in particular look at the grass and the sky. Detail with the elGato is very lacking. Things you need to know: 1) Converted old VHS tape video quality is lacking overall, we have been very spoiled with digital HD and 4K, you will most likely be disappointed, but hey, these are your MEMORIES so it is better then not converting your tapes. 2) VHS tape degrades over time DO NOT WAIT ANY LONGER TO CONVERT YOUR TAPES! 3) Get a good machine to play your tapes back on, the best you can get ahold of anyway. CLEAN THE HEADS before you start, and if doing a lot of tapes, clean the head frequently. Roxio Pro's: 1) Less expensive than other popular "higher end" converters 2) Ez install and set up (6 year old PC running Windows 10) 3) Better video quality than elGato - quality is about the same as playing direct from tape to TV Roxio Con's: 1) I just paid $39, now it's $69??? 2) Only audio adjustments when capturing (no contrast/saturation etc) _________________________________________________________________________________ ElGato Pro's: 1) Ez install and set up (6 year old PC running Windows 10) 2) Pre-recording video and audio adjustments (contrast, saturation, volume etc.) ElGato Con's: 1) Pretty pricey for what other converters will do 2) QUALITY - that is the whole deal right there. VHS conversion is poor anyway, and this converter will make it even worse. Other info: The elGato converts to MP4, much higher compression than the MPG of Roxio. Check out the file sizes, bit rates etc, noticeable difference and as far as file size. (these are still tiny compared to 1080p HD - no reason to use a bunch of compression and lose detail). I'd give it another star if they added more pre-recording controls (contrast, hue, saturation etc) Hope this helps!

After reading the reviews and seeing very negative reviews of the bundled Roxio software, I purchased hoping it was usable with VirtualDub2, a free, highly rated video recorder/editor. The mixed reviews suggested it may work and I had no problems recording old VHS home movies to digital format. I installed the latest Roxio software from their website, then installed VirtualDub2, rebooted my Acer i7 laptop and followed the steps in YT video entitled "How to convert VHS videotape to 60p digital video (NTSC)" by "The Oldskool PC". The following is my cheat-sheet that may help you get started: Capture Video Open VD2 Capture --> Capture AVI Device --> {Select capture device} Video --> Video source --> {Select video source Composite or SVideo) Video --> Capture Pin Ensure: Frame Rate: 29.97 Output: 720 x 480 Hit OK Video --> Compression (9:15) Can choose none, Lagarith Lossless Codec, UTVideo Audio --> Raw capture format --> PCM: 48000Hz stereo, 16-bit Hit OK Capture --> Timing ( 11:50) Enable: Drop frames when captured frames are too close together Insert null frames when captured frames are too far apart Sync audio to video by resampling the audio to a faster or slower rate File --> Set Capture file (13:03) Capture --> Capture Video Hit PLAY on VCR Stop recording: Capture --> Stop Capture (or ESC key) File --> Exit capture Edit Video (14:47) File --> Open Video File --> {the one you just recorded} (Window on left is without processing, right-with processing/editing) (15:10) Cut out a section of Video: (15:31) Move to the beginning of what you want to edit/cut out & hit the Home key Move to the end of what you want to edit/cut out & hit the End key Press the DELETE key & it will cut out the section Check/Remove for video interlacing (mouse teeth): (16:01) Video --> Filters --> Add --> Deinterlace Select: Interpolate using Yadf algorithm AND depending on video capture device, select Double frame rate, top field first (choose this for Roxio capture device) OR Double frame rate, Bottom field first 18:22 of video shows how to determine if you choose the right one SAVE DEINTERLACED VIDEO (20:12) Video --> Compression Choose a lossless or no compression Lagarith lossless & Huff YUV Codecs are good File --> Save Video (20:45) Play new video file in Windows Media player (does a good job playing 60 fps) to see if it looks smooth ENCODE NEW VIDEO FILE INTO MP4 Open HANDBRAKE (22:56) Source --> Open a File Select the file you just saved Make sure Container is MP4 VIDEO Tab Frame rate (FPS), select 59.94 Select Constant frame rate Change Content Quality to 18 Click Start to start encoding

I was looking for an affordable, simple way to transfer our old VHS tapes to digital. I was familiar with Roxio and Corel and considered them to be reputable. And this software works OK. But the same result could likely be achieved with the dongle and some open source software. The user interface is clunky and looks dated - likely because it’s a throwback to the 90s and hasn’t been updated in quite a while. I ended up just using it to transfer the videos and didn’t use the “editing” features after my first attempt. Adding titles worked, but then the file size grew substantially and took quite a while to “process”. Not worth the hassle IMO. Also, the dongle gets very warm in a just a short time. Not sure if related or not, but after an hour or so, the laptop I was using would lock up or crash and that’s when I noticed the dongle was hot (Laptop is a Dell Precision 7510 that’s a few years old and was upgraded from Windows 10 to 11). I ended up pointing a fan at the dongle and trying again. Seemed to help, but the computer would still lock up after a few hours. Figured out that it helped if I rebooted the laptop after each tape was processed. Overall, a bit disappointing. It’s getting the job done, but with some hassle. Gave up on using the software to edit the videos, just used it to transfer the videos.

I have been using this product since 07/26/2025 on my HP desktop computer with windows 11 and have no problems with it. The quality of picture I'm getting is depends on the tape being recorded. So far it has brought the sound level up to perform better at volume level 20 than turning up the volume to 40 just from the VCR to get the same level to hear (TV goes up to 100). This was a lot cheaper than this one device I bought that did the same without a computer(which only worked once). Naming the video at first only let you put so many characters in. I found that saving to the computer (File in the Video section in your File Explorer) you can change the name. It also have a limited selection of Menus you can use which the other device didn't. Like any software or hardware is a gamble that it will work on your computer. Update: The recordings does not work well in a DVD player, but will work in a Blu-ray player.

I previously owned a VHS to digital converter that I liked really well, but it only worked on my really old Dell desktop (circa 2003). But when the video card died in it, I tried to install it on my new laptop and it wouldn't work. Thus, I tried this product because I didn't want to waste a lot of money buying an entirely new kit with a VCR which I didn't need since it came with my last kit. Onto this product: PROS: 1) Simple install (pop the disc in and follow prompts, or go to their Web Site and download the software). Plug converter into your computer and (USING YOUR OWN RCA or S CABLE) plug into your camcorder or VCR. (I ended up buying a cable from Walmart for about $8.00 to make it work) 2) Fairly simple user interface: The screen is pretty self-explanatory. Large record button, and tabs across the top tell you which part you're on in the process. CONS: 1) It won't let you change the name of your video file once you have started recording. For several of my first attempts, I didn't see the place to put the name in until after I'd started, but it won't let you change it in the program. 2) Progream seems simple enough to use, however, it DOESN'T work properly! I successfully transferred 2 tapes then went to do the 3rd one. I have tried FOUR times now. It looks like it's recording then when it automatically stops at the end of the tape (good feature theoretically), the program gets forever stuck on the "finishing" step. I literally let it sit there for more than 2 hours to "finish" a 30 min video recording and it never did! I had to force a shutdown, which of course lost the video I'd recorded. Over and over again this happened. I am so fed up I'm ready to return it and buy another one! This is ridiculous and I never had problems with my old one! 3) Video quality is terrible. Again, using the VCR from my previous purchase, which includes the lovely old-school "tracking" buttons to try to get rid of those annoying lines across the tape, I have had ZERO success it making any tangible difference to the tape quality. And from my previous lovely four attempts on the same video (from 1999), I can tell you how incredibly INCONSISTENT the video quality is on the program! Some attempts were much clearer than others, and i had to keep rewinding to try to get to the start of the tape again and when it re-recorded, the lines would be across the entire thing all of a sudden (when they weren't there before) or the video would freeze, even though the tape was clearly still playing behind it! AND, it kept cutting out as though there is a short in the cord. The screen would just suddenly flash "no video feed detected" even though it was still playing. It was usually only for a second or two, but sometimes was as long as 10 seconds or longer. Ridiculous!! Both this product and the RCA cable I used, were BRAND NEW. I suppose there is a chance that the RCA cable from Walmart was defective, but I have no way of knowing that. 4) Claims to be able to export video files in MPEG, which is what I wanted since I will be sharing these home video files with family who own a variety of equipment to view them on, but that feature doesn't work either! (and my laptop is a year old, so it isn't that) It will only allow me to export a video file in WMV which makes it specific to windows users without a conversion program. So...overall, don't waste your money. Go the more expensive route and get the entire system with the included VCR rather than this piece of junk. If i even bother to try to keep using it, it's going to take me another 20 years to get the small box of tapes transferred to digital (if it ever works.)