Codec suggestions

[kyrcy]

I am looking for a codec for capturing video in windows. Something better than xvid or x264vfw with a GUI that can be configured from a capture software. Any suggestions?

[davexnet]

I am looking for a codec for capturing video in windows. Something better than xvid or x264vfw with a GUI that can be configured from a capture software. Any suggestions?

Capturing what? Are you using OBS to capture something from the screen, or are you talking about analog capture
eg. from a VCR ?
Probably something like UT codec would work, high speed capture codec

[kyrcy]

Capturing what? Are you using OBS to capture something from the screen, or are you talking about analog capture
eg. from a VCR ?
Probably something like UT codec would work, high speed capture codec

Video streaming from the screen. What is OBS?

[jagabo]

UT Video Codec

[kyrcy]

UT Video Codec

I read the readme, but which family/codec should I choose for best video quality?

[Sharc]

For VHS tape (or Video8, Hi8) capturing use YUV422 BT.601
FOURCC: ULY2

[kyrcy]

For VHS tape (or Video8, Hi8) capturing use YUV422 BT.601
FOURCC: ULY2

What to use for best video quality with reasonable file size when capturing video streaming?

[Kakujitsu]

As for codecs...
VP9 or HEVC.

[kyrcy]

As for codecs...
VP9 or HEVC.

I am looking for something simple to use like xvid or x264vfw. Do these have a GUI? Where to download from?

[Sharc]

For VHS tape (or Video8, Hi8) capturing use YUV422 BT.601
FOURCC: ULY2

What to use for best video quality with reasonable file size when capturing video streaming?

Same for SD, or for HD use
YUV422 BT.709
FOURCC: ULH2

[Swedaniel]

I am looking for a codec for capturing video in windows. Something better than xvid or x264vfw with a GUI that can be configured from a capture software. Any suggestions?

Try TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1, it is an compression codec which works great to use later to convert into any video format. When using for example MJPEG Compressor codec, an video file is 300-400MB with just 30-60 seconds recording and using TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 with setting 'Better Compression' the video files can be sometime 10-20MB and after converting them theyre sometimes below 1MB with great quality.

This codec can be installed onto the computer and used by any screen recorder that have support for collecting installed codecs and use them.. Most dont! Try VSDC Free Screen Recorder v.1.3.2.531 or AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125. By installing for example Xvid MPEG-4 Codec onto your computer it can allso then be used with AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125... Both of them are Free and does not leave any watermarks!

Edit: If you would want to use MJPEG Compressor Codec it will give real smooth videos but many video converters fail to convert it and give bad image, allso to have huge source file will become an menace to store for an long time. TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 is a lil bit better if you want to store the original source file and it allso have high successfull conversion rates with most video converters.

[kyrcy]

Try TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1, it is an compression codec which works great to use later to convert into any video format. When using for example MJPEG Compressor codec, an video file is 300-400MB with just 30-60 seconds recording and using TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 with setting 'Better Compression' the video files can be sometime 10-20MB and after converting them theyre sometimes below 1MB with great quality.

This codec can be installed onto the computer and used by any screen recorder that have support for collecting installed codecs and use them.. Most dont! Try VSDC Free Screen Recorder v.1.3.2.531 or AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125. By installing for example Xvid MPEG-4 Codec onto your computer it can allso then be used with AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125... Both of them are Free and does not leave any watermarks!

Edit: If you would want to use MJPEG Compressor Codec it will give real smooth videos but many video converters fail to convert it and give bad image, allso to have huge source file will become an menace to store for an long time. TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 is a lil bit better if you want to store the original source file and it allso have high successfull conversion rates with most video converters.

I can't find an official website for either TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 or AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125. Where to download these from?

[Swedaniel]

Try TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1, it is an compression codec which works great to use later to convert into any video format. When using for example MJPEG Compressor codec, an video file is 300-400MB with just 30-60 seconds recording and using TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 with setting 'Better Compression' the video files can be sometime 10-20MB and after converting them theyre sometimes below 1MB with great quality.

This codec can be installed onto the computer and used by any screen recorder that have support for collecting installed codecs and use them.. Most dont! Try VSDC Free Screen Recorder v.1.3.2.531 or AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125. By installing for example Xvid MPEG-4 Codec onto your computer it can allso then be used with AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125... Both of them are Free and does not leave any watermarks!

Edit: If you would want to use MJPEG Compressor Codec it will give real smooth videos but many video converters fail to convert it and give bad image, allso to have huge source file will become an menace to store for an long time. TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 is a lil bit better if you want to store the original source file and it allso have high successfull conversion rates with most video converters.

I can't find an official website for either TechSmith Screen Capture Codec v.3.1 or AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125. Where to download these from?

At the bottom of this site there is an "Affiliates: free-codecs.com". I think if you search for TechSmith Screen Capture Codec on that site it will list the version 8.2, if you click download it will allso list the 2.0, 3.0 and 3.1 version... Ill check for an download location for AutoScreenRecorder but i must go read the forum rules first, im not sure if it is ok to post alternate download links

Edit: The Codec is allso included with an Screen Recorder software, i dont remember which one. (After checking the date stamps on some installation files im pretty sure this codec come along with the AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125, and this codec, if installed, will allso come avalible from within VSDC Free Screen Recorder v.1.3.2.531)

The AutoScreenRecorder v.3.1.125 have theese file hashes, i think sometimes it is possible to search for the hashes to easier find an file (3,7MB EXE Installation File).

MD5
05b6b41332070354aab54b821762d732
SHA-1
49d1245a8a2447c87843b4228d9bdc343ec97933
SHA-256
5dfdaedddeb6ae73cc47c8e9ebe02dbf

[georgejohn21]

For capturing video on Windows with more flexibility than Xvid or x264vfw, consider using the CineForm codec or Magix MXF. CineForm offers high-quality, intermediate codecs with a user-friendly GUI and is widely supported by capture software. Alternatively, Magix MXF provides high-quality video with robust configuration options. Both codecs are well-suited for professional video capture and editing, offering superior performance and quality.