Question 1

Can I use this VHS generator for commercial purposes?

Accepted Answer

This tool is designed for personal use only. Please respect copyright laws and don't use it for commercial distribution of copyrighted content.

Question 2

Is this the right size for VHS rental boxes?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This is the universal size for polycase rental boxes (not the Disney-style ones). So think like the cases your local video store used.

Question 3

Can I do custom VHS polyboxes with my own art?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There are three good ways to upload your own content.

1. When selecting logos and posters, there is an Upload button.

2. If you want to create your own title that isn't in the TMDB database, use the search, and instead of clicking an existing movie, scroll to the bottom and click 'Create a custom tape'. This method is great for stuff that isn't on TMDB like YouTube shows.

3. My favorite method is to upload assets directly to TMDB, because it helps improve the database. Right below your design, there's a link that says 'Missing a logo or poster?' -- this link takes you directly to that movie's TMDB page. Anything you upload will usually appear in a few hours.

Question 4

What paper should I use for printing Polycase sleeves?

Accepted Answer

Most any paper will look pretty good, because it goes into the sleeve. I typically use whatever the heaviest 8.5 x 11 paper that my printer takes and it turns out quite well. If you're international, you'll most likely be printing on A4-sized paper 210mm x 297mm, which the template alsos supports

Question 5

Are the dimensions accurate for real VHS cases?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The templates are designed with precise measurements to fit standard VHS cases perfectly. In some cases these boxes vary in size slightly, but these templates should work well for the vast majority of cases, and you can always make adjustments to the print scaling if needed.

Question 6

Does the VHS designer work on mobile or tablet?

Accepted Answer

You can design labels on mobile, but you'll need to use a computer for copy, download, and printing. You can test out designs on your phone, and then hit the 'share' button to send it over to yourself for printing later.

Question 7

Will the VHS polycase work on all browsers?

Accepted Answer

I do most of my testing on MacOs for Chrome & Firefox, so that's most reliable, but it works pretty well in Windows Edge, Firefox, and Chrome, too. I've had the most trouble getting Safari to work.

Question 8

How do I avoid print scaling issues?

Accepted Answer

Make sure to UNCHECK 'Scale to Fit' or 'Fit to Page' so that prints at 100%. You want it to print at actual size. Use system dialogs if your browser hides advanced print settings.

Question 9

Can I make cassette tape labels too?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can use our cassette label generator. This will generate labels using either the album information, or you can use a custom Spotify playlist to output an audio cassette version. Go up to the top of the site and select the 'Tape' icon to get started.

Question 10

Can I donate money?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can support the development of this VHS tool (and more tools in the future) by clicking the 'Become a Member' link below.

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