Elgato Video Capture is easy to use, but to get the best out of it, you can read the Elgato Video Capture Manual.
You can download the latest drivers and software here:
https://www.elgato.com/en/downloads
Older software is available here:
https://www.elgato.com/en/video-capture/support
System Requirements
Windows
- Windows 7 or newer
- 2.4 GHz Intel/AMD CPU
- 1 GB RAM
- Screen resolution of 1024 × 768 or greater
Download for Windows
Download Elgato Video Capture Software for Windows
Download Driver for Elgato Video Capture
macOS
Intel Core or M1/M2 processor
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Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later
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1 GB RAM, built-in USB 2.0 port
Download for macOS
To check for updates and install the latest version, launch Elgato Video Capture and select "Check for Updates" from the menu. The software update will install automatically.
Newest Software (OS X and newer)
Download Elgato Video Capture 2.0.7 for Mac
Requires OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later.
Older Software (OS X and older)
Download Elgato Video Capture 2.0.2 for Mac
Elgato Video Capture 2.0.2 will work on an Intel Mac with 10.11 or later.
However, we recommend macOS 10.13 or later with all software and security updates installed.
Download Elgato Video Capture 1.1.5 for Mac
Elgato Video Capture 1.1.5 will work on an Intel Mac with OS X 10.6.8 or higher.
However, we recommend macOS 10.13 or later with all software and security updates installed.
Download Video Capture 1.1.3
Please note: Video Capture 1.1.3 does not support OS X 10.5.8. OS X 10.5.8 users, please use version 1.1.2.
Download Video Capture 1.1.2
Supports OS X 10.5.8.
Installation
Go here to download the Software:
https://www.elgato.com/en/downloads
You will download a disk image file (ending in .dmg). The file name will include the version number, such as "evc_115_7253.dmg".
That's like a virtual CD - when you click on it, a window will open called "Elgato Video Capture" that has the software in it, along with other files. That virtual "Elgato Video Capture" disk will also appear mounted on your Desktop.
From that virtual CD, take the "Elgato Video Capture" software and drag it to your Applications folder, or to your Desktop. Then, it will copy from the disk image to that new location.
Close the disk image, and put it in the trash if you like. Then, use Elgato Video Capture from your Applications folder, or the Desktop.
You will be prompted to connect Elgato Video Capture to the USB bus.
If you are using macOS Ventura, you may experience crashing upon launch. Therefore, please try this newer Beta software:
Elgato Video Capture Crashing After Updating to macOS 13 Ventura
Windows:
1) Go here to download the Software and the Driver - those are two separate buttons.
https://www.elgato.com/en/downloads
2) The installer will have a name such as "VideoCaptureSetup_1.15.2.msi". Double click the installer.
3) On a few Windows PC, you may also need to install ".NET Framework 3.5" before you can use Elgato Video Capture. If that is the case, the installer will take you to Microsoft.com so you can download it.
4) After the Elgato Video Capture installation is complete, you will be prompted to connect Elgato Video Capture to the USB bus.
Usage
Connect the Elgato Video Capture hardware to your computer and launch the Elgato Video Capture application. A video capture assistant will walk you through the entire process of capturing video and transferring it to your selected destination.
In the first screen that appears, you’ll be asked to name your movie, and specify its approximate duration.
Connect Video
Next, start playing back your video source and connect its output to the Elgato Video Capture. Choose the appropriate input (either the S-Video or Composite “RCA”) using the radio buttons until you see your video playing.
You can also select the desired aspect ratio, either 16:9 or 4:3. The aspect ratio should match the output of the source video.
Connect Audio
Next, connect your video source’s audio outputs to Elgato Video Capture. Click “Continue” once you hear sound through your computer’s speakers. If the volume is too loud, the meter will turn red, which is a sign of distortion. It is recommended to adjust the volume so that the meter does not turn red.
Record
Finally, set your video source to the beginning and start playing it back. Click the “Start Recording” button. When you are done, click the “Stop Recording” button, or let the Elgato Video Capture software stop recording automatically.
Trim
After the recording is complete, you can trim the beginning and end of the video in the editor to remove any unwanted video. After the desired video has been trimmed, click the “Continue” button to finalize the edit.
Play Back, Share, and Export
The Elgato Video Capture software saves the captured movie to the Movies folder (Mac) or Videos folder (Windows). The default save location can also be changed in the Elgato Video Capture Preferences.
After the video has been saved, you can select whether:
• To play your video in QuickTime (Mac/Windows) or Windows Media Player (Windows)
• Add it to your iTunes library (Mac/Windows) or to Windows Media Player’s library (Windows)
• Edit it with iMovie (Mac) or Windows Live Movie Maker (Windows)
• Or upload it to YouTube.
If the video is added to iTunes, the next time you connect your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, iTunes will synchronize the video to the device.
If you would like to create a new recording, simply press the “Again” button and the assistant will start over from the beginning. If you are finished recording, press the “Quit” button to exit the assistant.