
VHS tape
A VHS tape is a magnetic tape-based format used to record and play back video and audio. Encased in a plastic cassette, it stores data through tiny magnetic particles on the tape's surface. When inserted into a VHS player, the tape moves past a magnetic head that reads and writes the information, enabling you to watch recorded videos. VHS tapes were widely used from the late 1970s through the early 2000s for home entertainment before digital formats became dominant. They offer a durable way to store analog video and audio content for long-term use.