Need a simple way to preview and record a webcam, camcorder or capture card on Windows? AMCap does exactly that. Its DirectShow-based controls include adjustments for capture quality and video and audio compression.
How do you preview and record a video source?
AMCap captures from a chosen video device, including webcams, camcorders, and other connected sources. Select the device and use the preview to see its feed before recording.
Capture quality can be adjusted for different needs, from lower-quality clips intended for online sharing to higher-quality projects. Video and audio compression settings provide additional control over how the captured material is encoded.
What do the compression and deinterlacing options change?
AMCap lets you choose compression for both video and audio. They decide the balance between quality and file size.
The program also includes deinterlacing options. Interlaced television video can show distracting artifacts on a computer display; deinterlacing is intended to improve how that kind of footage appears during playback.
Can AMCap control a TV tuner?
With a compatible TV tuner in the capture setup, AMCap can display TV channels and change the selected channel. This is a device-specific workflow; channel controls depend on the tuner being available to the program.
Pros
- Previews and records from webcams, camcorders, and other video sources
- Adjusts video and audio compression for capture
- Includes deinterlacing options for video playback
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
What can AMCap capture?
It can preview and record video from a selected webcam, camcorder, or other video source.
Can I change the compression for a recording?
Yes. AMCap provides separate compression choices for video and audio.
Does AMCap support TV tuner channels?
With a compatible tuner, it can display and change channels.