What does an HDMI capture card do?

An HDMI capture card takes the video signal from a console, camera, or computer and presents it to another computer as a webcam-style USB video device, so software such as OBS can record or stream it.

USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 capture — does it matter?

USB 2.0 capture devices compress the video (usually MJPEG) to fit the bandwidth, which adds latency and softens detail; USB 3.0 devices can pass higher resolutions and frame rates with less compression.

USB 2.0 4K HDMI Capture Adapter

The pocket-sized way to get an HDMI signal into a laptop: a USB 2.0 capture stick for casual recording, meeting cameras, and testing…

SKU BLZ-252

$19.99

USB 2.0 4K HDMI Capture Adapter is part of the BooLabz Docks & Capture collection: capture cards and boxes that bring consoles, cameras, and handhelds into a recording or streaming setup.

Why we shortlisted it

The pocket-sized way to get an HDMI signal into a laptop: a USB 2.0 capture stick for casual recording, meeting cameras, and testing single-board computers without a monitor.

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USB 2.0 4K HDMI Video Capture Card Live Streaming Game Recording Support PS4 HD Camera 4K Android Xbox OBS Include SDI DC AC

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FAQs

What does an HDMI capture card do?: An HDMI capture card takes the video signal from a console, camera, or computer and presents it to another computer as a webcam-style USB video device, so software such as OBS can record or stream it.
USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 capture — does it matter?: USB 2.0 capture devices compress the video (usually MJPEG) to fit the bandwidth, which adds latency and softens detail; USB 3.0 devices can pass higher resolutions and frame rates with less compression.