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What Is a Capture Card, and Do You Need One?

Nittin Singh
Last updated: 2022/11/13 at 6:40 AM
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Do you that for recording live streaming video you need capture card? So, what is a video capture card and why do you need one? Even if you don’t know what is a capture card, we will share here everything you need to know about it. 

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What is a capture card?What is a video capture card? What are the uses of a capture card?What are the different types of capture cards available?what is a capture card for the switch? what is a capture card for ps4?Final thoughts 

What is a capture card?

As mentioned earlier in the article, we will be talking about capture cards. 

Answering what is a capture card – it can be called a device that helps you to record or stream video and audio from another source. One such instance where you need a capture card is while recording gameplay from any source video game device such as Xbox or Wi. So to record the gameplay you will have to connect the capture card to the HDMI port that records and helps you stream later. 

Furthermore, a capture card is available in two types. These types are as follows – external capture card and internal capture card. To begin with, an external capture card connects to your computer using a cable. The most common cable used to connect it is a USB-C cable. 

On the other hand, an internal capture card gets connected or attached to the computer motherboard using a PCle expansion cable. Usually, an internal capture card is a popular choice for desktop computers and they don’t support laptops. 

Furthermore, irrespective of the type of capture card that uses, its purpose is the same. 

What is a video capture card? 

What is a video capture card 

In the first part of the article, we spoke about the basic meaning and types of the capture card. In this part of the article, we will deal with – what is a video capture card. 

To begin with, a video capture card is a type of device that helps in recording videos for later streaming. Further, video capture is a process of converting the video in this case analog video that is produced on television to digital video. This digital video can be shared and stored on a local storage device for later use. The viewing of digital video that has previously been recorded is called video viewing or streaming. 

What are the uses of a capture card?

After understanding the meaning of a capture card, the next question that we want to know is what is a capture card used for. 

The main purpose or use of the card is to capture a video or image on one screen. Then, display the same image or screen (output) on your PC. Once the image is produced on your PC you can use it to edit and then post it on any other platform. Usually, players used this card to capture the input of a game and broadcast or live stream the same on their respective computers. 

Furthermore, a simple answer to why you need a capture card is to stream videos directly to streaming platforms like YouTube. These days most console allows for live streaming of videos without the need for a capture card. So, does this means you don’t need one? 

You would still need a capture card if your device does not offer direct streaming of videos on platforms like YouTube. Also, you would still need a card when you are on a console and would like to add overlays or alerts to your streaming platform. 

What are the different types of capture cards available?

What are the different types of capture cards available

There is no doubt that capture cards are available in various types. These cards are designed to suit the needs of a particular device. Some of the best cards you can get for a particular device are as follows: 

what is a capture card for the switch? 

Usually, the switch comes with an in-built capture card. So, many believe that you don’t need one for a switch. But these cards can be pretty limited and you will need extra help to capture and stream the videos. As some of the inbuilt cards can record only 30 seconds of video and so having an external card or additional card can come in handy. 

what is a capture card for ps4?

PS4 also comes with an in-built capture card and you don’t need an external one. Yet, additional capture cards offer better quality. It also allows the players to save and stream their favorite gameplay on various streaming platforms. There are plenty of suitable cards available in the market for PS4.

Final thoughts 

Capture cards are a good accessory to invest in if you like to record and stream games on various platforms. In this article, we have shared information about what is video a capture card and its uses. 

Also Read: Helping To Improve Cognitive Skills And Decision-Making Using Video Games

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