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Elgato Video Capture
Model: Video Capture · US configuration
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Earlier USB 2.0 analog digitizer for composite RCA or S-Video sources, recording standard-definition video to a Windows PC or Mac; it is not an HDMI capture card or a passthrough device.
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- An earlier model to consider when the actual source is an analog VCR, camcorder or other composite/S-Video device and a 640x480 or 640x360 file is enough for preserving or sharing a tape.
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- Elgato labels Video Capture Legacy/EOL. It is limited to standard definition, needs an existing analog source and a USB 2.0 computer, has no HDMI input or passthrough output, is not an iPad device, and depends on the correct OS-specific software/driver.
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Manufacturer information
- Video Capture — official US product page, SKU, package and output formats
- Elgato Video Capture Manual — installation, inputs, USB and operating details
- Elgato Video Capture — official system requirements
- Elgato Video Capture Software Release Notes — latest versions and OS/app changes
- Elgato Video Capture — OBS Studio Setup for Windows 10/11
- What video sources can Elgato Video Capture use?
- Elgato Capture App — Compatible Devices; Video Capture does not work with iPad
- What audio sources can Elgato Video Capture use? — manufacturer Legacy/EOL status notice
- Elgato Video Capture — fix for crashes with macOS 15 Sequoia