Ha, adding that to my parlance! It's exactly like Kryoflux for VHS tapes.

An example - S-VHS tapes can not be played back in regular VHS players. They can't handle the format.

But with vhs-decode, it doesn't matter. A regular cheap VHS player can "rip" an S-VHS tape.

And decode the HiFi FM-stereo signal, too.

Or Domesday Duplicator for LaserDisc Preservation.