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Records video from any video input device or any portion of the screen

Records video from any video input device or any portion of the screen

Vote: (305 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: NCH Software

Version: 10.11

Works under: Windows

Vote:

Program license

(305 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

NCH Software

10.11

Works under:

Windows

Pros

  • The program is free
  • Easy to use
  • Light on PC resources
  • Many extensions supported

Cons

  • There’s no Debut player
  • Editing features are nonexistent
  • Preview screen can be annoying

With the Debut Screen Capture Software, users can quickly and easily record any type of video that they’re watching. This includes their entire desktop or selected segments of the area.

Debut Screen Capture Software

One thing that a lot of PC users find annoying is the fact that there are so many different programs out there that complete the same function. Screen capturing, for example, has become a popular niche, and there are hundreds of quality programs out there competing for your attention. Though for most PC users, they just want something that’s light, uncomplicated, and totally free. This is where Debut Screen Capture Software manages to stand out above the crowd.

There are other programs out there like Camtasia that are superior to Debut Screen Capture Software, but they’re paid programs that will cost you big. Not to mention, their trial versions don’t offer much of anything. Plus the recording, editing and rendering processes can be too complicated and resource-heavy. Rendering a video on a large program causes freezes and crashes. Debut’s software is much lighter and a lot more user-friendly.

The Features of Debut Screen Capture Software

The first thing you notice about Debut Screen Capture Software is the simplicity of the program. There are only three real functions to concern yourself with while recording: Record, Pause, and Stop. Other than that, it’s easy to select the area you want to record, and the software is intuitive. If you’re watching a streaming video on Break or YouTube, for example, and want to record a quick segment, the software knows the size to choose. This prevents the software from recording the entire screen, which would create a much larger file with a lot of wasted space.

There’s a preview feature with Debut Screen Capture Software that’s unique, and whether you find it to be a positive or a negative depends on your personal preferences. But this preview function will display a small boxed preview of what you’re recording, so when you’re watching a video and recording it, you’re seeing it repeated alongside the video nonstop.

Perhaps the easiest aspect of Debut Screen Capture Software is the finishing process. First, you can record in a lot of different formats. With a program like Camtasia, you can only record in the host’s format and must render and convert to a new one. This program allows you to record in formats like AVI, WMV, MPV, MPG, and many more. The projects also render without draining your PC. That is, you won’t have to worry about huge file sizes of 1 GB per 5 minutes of video, which is a common problem with other pieces of software.

Pros

  • The program is free
  • Easy to use
  • Light on PC resources
  • Many extensions supported

Cons

  • There’s no Debut player
  • Editing features are nonexistent
  • Preview screen can be annoying