Elgato Video Capture

Transfer video from a VCR, DVR, camcorder or any other analog video source to your Mac as an iTunes-ready file. Sync your captured video with an iPod, iPhone and Apple TV, play it in QuickTime, or upload it directly to YouTube.

Edit your video right away in iMovie
One-click export to iTunes, QuickTime and iMovie
Direct upload to YouTube
Features Composite and S-Video inputs

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What's in the Box?
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Features

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Capturing video from analog sources such as a VCR or camcorder so that you can edit and play the video on your Mac, iPod, iPhone and Apple TV.

Transfer video from a VCR, DVR, set-top box, camcorder or any other analog video source to your Mac as an iTunes-ready file. The easy-to-use software guides you through each step, from connecting an analog video source, to capturing video and choosing how you will watch and share it.

Simple one-click functions

One simple click adds your captured video to iTunes to sync with your iPod, iPhone and Apple TV. Edit your video right away in iMovie or play it in QuickTime and upload it directly to YouTube.

Connect any analog video device to your Mac

Elgato Video Capture features composite and S-Video inputs allowing you to connect any analog video device to your Mac, and it comes with a SCART adapter.

High-quality video capture for all regions

Elgato Video Capture handles NTSC, SECAM, PAL, and PAL/60 video and records in iTunes-ready, high quality H.264 or MPEG-4 files. Select between 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios to match the source video for optimal playback quality.

Highlights

Transfer video from a VCR, DVR camcorder or any other analog video source to your Mac
One-click export to iTunes, QuickTime and iMovie
Direct upload to YouTube
Features Composite and S-Video inputs
Captures NTSC, PAL and SECAM
Records in iTunes-ready high quality H.264 or MPEG-4 files
Selectable 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios to match the source video
Handy tool to trim the beginning and end of the captured video file
Comes with Composite-to-SCART adaptor and Composite video/RCA stereo cable

Did You Notice?

After capturing you can edit your video right away in iMovie.

Technical Specs

General

Compression Type: MPEG-4

Dimension

Height: 1.18 in./30 mm
Width: 0.47 in./12 mm
Length: 2.87 in./73 mm

Compatibility

Mac

Mac OS X v.10.5.6 or later
512 MB RAM
Mac Intel Core Duo processor
USB
QuickTime v7.6 or later, iTunes v8.1 or later

What's in the Box?

Elgato Video Capture hardware
Elgato Video Capture software (CD-ROM)
Proof of purchase key

Composite-to-SCART adapter
Composite video/RCA stereo cable

Manufacturer Information

Warranty

Note: Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.

Part Number

UPC or EAN No.: 852095000225
Mfr. Part Number: 10020840

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy & reliable for old video tapes
- Written by Tech H
- Aug 22, 2009
I bought this to transfer a pile of old VHS home movies into iTunes. It could hardly be easier, and the quality seems quite good for only a hundred bucks (although I'd forgotten how crummy VHS looks compared to DVD).

The only issue I had is a couple of tapes had crinkled areas at the beginning, which it had a hard time with. But I was able to just skip forward a little bit to the non-damaged area and then it worked fine. …More

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3.0 out of 5 stars

Occasionally choppy, but otherwise fine
- Written by Howard T from Highland Mills
- Jul 5, 2009
Like the previous reviewer, I have also experienced some choppy video. The first few seconds of each recording are choppy (looks like dropped frames), and occasionally in the middle of recordings or after the transition from one scene to another. However, for > 95% of the recording it's fine. The recorded quality is good (my recordings are mpeg4 because I don't have enough hardware for H.264) and the software is exceptionally easy to use. I'm not sorry I bought it, but it is annoying to have to re-record video that was inexplicably choppy. I've asked Elgato for an explanation and will update this review if I get one. …More

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2.0 out of 5 stars

not good :(
- Written by David J from RANCHO CUCAMONGA
- Jun 8, 2009
Choppy recording. Almost un-viewable. Hopefully gets a software update or I'll have to return it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Great product
- Written by Kim H from Cleveland
- Apr 22, 2013
This is a great image transferring device that is so easy to use. Saves a lot of money from taking old VHS, 8mm and VHS-c to have transferred to DVD. Couldn't ask for anything easier and uncomplicated to use. …More

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1.0 out of 5 stars

Use to be great does not work with USB 3
- Written by Larry A from Kansas City
- Apr 2, 2013
Elgato Video Capture does not work with USB 3 i what tried every think to make it work but does not.
If you Have older Mac with only USB 2 and you can get it to work it is great
I am now looking for some think that with work to replace it …More

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Easy!
- Written by Kelly S from Suwanee
- Mar 21, 2013
After many years of evaluating ways I could get my old tapes digitized, I finally made a move and purchased the Elgato unit. I was never comfortable handing over my precious family memories to someone else to convert, fearing that I would not see them again. I very easily and successfully converted old VHS, Hi8, and mini cassette videos directly onto my computer. Now I can quickly scan them to find important clips and edit them through imovie. I couldn't be happier! …More

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Will the Elgato work with a 1996 JVC GR-AX 94 camcorder? It has a white and yellow outlet. I want to transfer the video to my iMac OS 10.8.2 MLion
- Asked by Mary S from Conyers
- Nov 27, 2012
2 Answers
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I haven't used this capture device yet, but there is no reason why it shouldn't work. Your camcorder has a composite video output (yellow) and a mono audio output (white), which should be accepted by the Elgato capture. …More
- Answered by Darren S
- Feb 4, 2013
I bought Elgato Video Capture. My VCR has yellow and white outlets...no red. Will this be allright? I am transferring VHS tapes to video files.
- Asked by Margaret E
- Mar 9, 2010
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The red input on the elgato is for the right hand stereo channel , if your video has just yellow and white output then these are the video output and one channel mono sound output , just connect these up and ignore the red and this will function properly. …More
- Answered by Matthew R
- Mar 12, 2010
Can the Elgato video capture module be used on a iPad 2
- Asked by David H from Arco
- Feb 16, 2013
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Recently Answered

What is the difference between Elgato and Roxio Easy VHS to DVD (Mac)
- Asked by Mark C
- Jan 20, 2010
2 Answers
Best Answer

The Elgato-branded device outputs MPEG-4 video, while the Roxio device outputs MPEG-2 files (the same format as commercial DVDs).

From - Tim E Robertson "Publisher MyMac" …More
- Answered by Greg H from Buford
- Dec 3, 2011
can i use this to capture my xbox or ps3 gameplay
- Asked by Laurie H from Stamford
- Jul 30, 2010
2 Answers
Best Answer

Yes, I use it for that. The best you will get is 480p though, plus you can't stream with it. I would recommend "Black Magic" instead. $50.00 more and you can record 720p, plus stream to justin.tv or ustream. …More
- Answered by Erik R from Hopkins
- Nov 20, 2010
I am looking for a product (like the Pinacle Nano USB stick for Windows), where i can watch TV on my Mac desktop. Is there someting available?
- Asked by Nico M
- Jan 19, 2010
1 Answer
Answer

Try with Elagato Eye TV USB and other portable devices. They are for Macs
- Answered by Chirayu B from Tarneit
- Jun 27, 2012