Direct Stream Recorder

Sytexis Software

Video Capturix 2007

Alexandre Simões

My Screen Recorder

DeskShare

My Screen Recorder is a very easy-to-use tool which will record an AVI video everything happening on your screen. It is specially useful when you need to show somebody how to use a program or, maybe, if you want to save a MSN conversation which includes video and you dont want only the image, but you want to conserve the conversation too. My Screen Recorder records everything, since a simple mouse click until executations of programs. My Screen Recorder offers us a lot of options, we can add audio files, importing them from any file or recording them with the micro. And we can choose the area of the screen we want to cature, because maybe we only need a certain area and not the rest. Once we have recorded the video we will also be able to preview it in its built-in video player.

Yawcam

Yawcam

Yawcam is a unique app for your webcam with which you’ll be able to stream video from the sequences that you capture with it. But this isn’t all—with Yawcam you will be able to configure the program so that it sends the captures via FTP to a certain webpage. The formats that it supports are JPG, PNG, and GIF. It also allows the dissemination of images through HTTP. It comes with a simple control panel for video streaming in which you can know in real time who is connected to your computer. Additionally, it is possible to protect access to this service with a password. Finally, it’s possible to add text, which will be superimposed, to the image. It establishes the type of source, color, and size, and it’s done.

VidImageSplitter

N/A

Video Snapshots Genius

Lonking Software

As you have probably discovered, most screenshot programs cannot capture images of a video while it is playing. However, there are specialized programs that can efficiently take screenshots of videos. Video Snapshots Genius is a Windows application that allows you to easily and intuitively take screenshots of your videos. There are two ways to do so: manually and automatically. In the automatic mode, you just have to choose how frequently it will take the screenshots, the format you want and the folder where you want to save them. In the manual mode, you can take the screenshots yourself just by clicking. In addition, there is an image viewer and editor which allows you to retouch the screenshots you've taken, which makes an already interesting utility like Video Snapshots Genius perfect.

Screen VidShot

Geovid

Screen VidShot is an application which allows you to easy and fast take video screen captures from Windows screen. Screen VidShot allows you to record screen to video AVI, ASF and DVD. You can record mouse movement and any changes to any application on your desktop using the video capturing technology IT ca be really useful if you usually teach how to use a program, because you can create demos for your customers and multimedia presentations, manuals and web pages video. In addition, you can customize the Recording Window Size, the output format, etc and all this developed under a easy-to-use and intuitive interface.

ScreenVirtuoso Pro

Fox Magic Software

ScreenVirtuoso Pro is a useful application whose mission is to record what happens in our screen. Why can you want to record your screen? It is not a crazy idea. Think about those times you have to explain somebody an action in the computer and he is in other computer. A video is better than 1.000 words. You can make all the process, record it and then, send it to that person, both you and he will save time. It saves the videos as .avi files, so they can be viewed on any computer. In addition, you can edit the videos by adding audios with your microphone or music, so it will be even better.

ViewletBuilder

Qarbon

ViewletBuilder is a useful application for creating presentations directly in Flash format using screenshots or images. Without having any knowledge of Flash animation, you can create demonstration videos in just a few steps, thanks to its wizard. Like this you'll be creating your own demonstration videos, web presentations, animated tutorials, etc. in a matter of seconds. During your presentation you can add pictures of your choice using the import wizard and adapt them to the content of your presentation. You can even create a slideshow of images if you wish. ViewletBuilder could prove very useful tool for creating 'viewlets' (as the program calls these presentations) in a few simple steps that don't require any prior knowledge to satisfy the user's needs.

RipTiger

Ramka

The amount of web services offering video and TV has made us think about having a program to capture and download all those video we usually view online. One of the best programs we have tested is RipTiger and it stands out from the rest of video capturing programs because it is extremely easy to use. In fact, once you have configured the output video quality (AVI, MPG or iPod compatible) you don't have to do anything to download videos, they'll be downloaded automatically while you view them. It supports the most known web services, such as youtube, dailymotion, break and more. You can also enter the link of the video you want RipTiger to capture. With no doubt, RipTiger is a really good choice to capture online video and TV.

ConquerCam

ConquerWare

Do you want to take the most out of your webcam? ConquerCam is a lite program that will allow you to capture the images you send using the webcam and even apply effects. The interface of the program is very comfortable. It features a preview of the images sent witht the webcam and some thumbnails of the captures you take. But that's not the most relevant feature of ConquerCam. It gives you the possibility to apply effects to power up those captures. Finally, you will be able to upload your videos and captures to the Internet right from the program's interface.

BB FlashBack

Blueberry Consultants Ltd

BB FlashBack is a program with which you can record the actions you carry out on the computer screen and later export them as an AVI or Flash file. With this program you can create simple video tutorials about the topics you consider most suitable. Do you have a friend that doesn’t know how to send an attachment in an email? Don’t worry; record yourself doing it in video and send it to him by email or through an instant messaging program. BB FlashBack includes an attractive video editor with which you can add or delete parts of the movie that don’t appeal to you. Additionally, the app’s most interesting feature is the ability to add text to specific images, which complements the video’s purpose. Also, you can add sound files that include descriptions of the action that you are performing. Lastly, you will be able to export the final project to the following formats: AVI, WMV or SWF.

ChrisTV

Chris-TV

If you have a TV tuner card and the program that was included is very basic or it isn't compatible with your PC, you need an application like ChrisTV. The program supports cards based on BT8x8 (most recent tuners are created using this model), Conexant CX23881 and Philips SAA713x. With ChrisTV you can watch TV on your PC, organize all the channels, and even record programs that you want to keep. The program supports channel auto-search and includes, teletext, zoom controls, signal quality adjustments, etc. Further more, with ChrisTV you can also view photos from a digital camara or VHS player as long as your tuner includes a Video IN input.

Quobi

N/A

How many times have you wanted to record your games and share them with your friends? Don't you know how to record your games and upload them to YouTube? Quobi is the solution to your questions. Quobi is a very good game recorder that can record PC games, Flash games and even console games at the touch of a button. It's easy to configure and the results are vey good. Run Quobi and start playing, then just press the REC button and the STOP button when you want to stop.That's it. Before start recording you can change features and settings. After recording it you will be able to apply effects and upload the video to Youtube. The interface of the program is intuitive enough, options are very accessible and well organized. If you want to record your games and share them with your friends, this is one of the best ways. Record that goal, that amazing death or the final mission of your favorite game... Quobi will help you.

VirtualDub

VD

VirtualDub is probably the most complete video capturer ever programmed. With this application you will be able to capture the video, edit and process the result efficiently. The most important features included in VirtualDub are the following: Accurate frame ratio control. Create AVI2 with more than 2GB. Monitorize and control audio level. Real time processing, apply filters and smooth output. In short, we can say that it is a really complete video capturer and editor, which will allow us to do everything we want with the video we have captured. Finally, it is free and really fast.

K-Lite Codec Pack (Full)

Codec Guide

K-Lite Codec Pack (Full) is one of the most complete and up-to-date codec packages for both video and audio. Thanks to this package, you can play practically any movie or audio file you have stored locally on your computer. No matter your preferred player, with these codecs, you can access any video or audio file you want. The installation of this package includes several video players, among them the well-known Media Player Classic and BSplayer, two of the most popular and well-established players. K-Lite Codec Pack (Full) is the easiest way to get the decoders needed to view any movie, video clip, or video fragment you've recorded and exported to your PC. The main difference between this FULL version of K-Lite Codec Pack (Full) and the STANDARD version is that this one includes the ability to play two formats not included with STANDARD. These two formats are OptimFrog and Tracker, both of which are uncommon. With the FULL version, you'll have no problem listening to any file with the following extensions: .it, .mo3, .mtm, .s3m, .umx, .xm, .ofr, and .ofs. As usual with K-Lite codec packs, K-Lite Codec Pack (Full) also includes a number of configuration tools and filters to provide better image quality and performance. In short, if you ever have problems playing a file, don't hesitate to install this application and put an end to these errors and incompatibility problems.

MX_FFmpeg (Codecs for MX Player)

USBhost

MX_FFmpeg (Codecs for MX Player) are the codecs needed to play movies and series with audio encoded in formats such as AC3 (Dolby), E-AC3, DTS, and TrueHD in MX Player on Android and Android TV. This player is one of the most widely used on Android, but due to licensing issues, it cannot include the official codecs for this content. So, you'll have to add them manually. The file available for download here is a ZIP file that includes the necessary codecs for all types of architectures on which Android can run. These include ARM, ARM64, X86, and X64 architectures. If you're using an Android smartphone, the codec you're most likely to need is the 64-bit ARM codec, also called Neon64. To make it work on MX_FFmpeg (Codecs for MX Player), go to the settings for MX Player. Then go to the Decoder section. Scroll to the bottom to find the "Custom Codec" option. From there, you can select the file you want from the ZIP you've extracted on your device. Restart the app once you've applied it, after which you'll be able to listen to various multimedia content without a problem. So, if you want to enjoy the audio for any media file downloaded to your smartphone through MX Player, even if the audio is EAC3, don't hesitate to download MX_FFmpeg (Codecs for MX Player).

K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega)

Codec Guide

K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) is one of the most complete and up-to-date codec packages for both video and audio. Thanks to this package, especially in this Mega version, you can play any movie or audio file stored on your PC hard drive. No matter your default player, with these codecs, you can play any file you want. The installation of this package also includes several optional video players, including the well-known Media Player Classic and BSplayer, two of the most widespread and reputable players. Basically, K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) is a great way to get the necessary decoders to watch any movie, video clip, or video fragment you've recorded and exported to your PC. The main difference between this MEGA version of K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) and the FULL version is that this one includes the ACM/VFW codecs, which you can use to encode video and audio directly from your computer. It's important to note, however, that these codes only work in applications that specifically support them. Apart from this, the MEGA version, just like the FULL version, lets you play practically everything. As usual with K-Lite codec packs, K-Lite Codec Pack (Mega) also includes a number of configuration tools and additional filters for better image quality and performance. In short, if you ever have problems playing a file, don't hesitate to install this application and put an end to these errors and incompatibility problems.

MPEG-2 Video Extension

Microsoft

MPEG-2 Video Extension is the official codec for Windows 10 that allows you to play MPEG-2 and MPEG-1 encoded videos. This video compression format is widely used in non-Full HD videos. For example, there are some videos in MP4 or MKV formats that are recorded using this codec. There are also videos in MPEG, MPG, TS, M2TS, and AVI formats that may cause problems. Most third-party video players include all the codecs you need. However, the native Windows player does not include it. Therefore, if you want to watch videos in these formats with the Photos app or the Movies & TV app, you have to install this extension. After installing it, you can watch videos with this codec and view thumbnails for the videos in File Explorer. This extension is useful not only for playing videos that you have stored on your PC, but also for reading DVDs on your computer. MPEG-2 was the format used to encode movies on the discs that came before Blu-ray. Therefore, after installing this codec, you'll have no problem playing any movies you own on DVD. So, if you want to play any videos in this format, don't hesitate to install MPEG-2 Video Extension.

AV1 Video Extension

Microsoft Corporation

AV1 Video Extension is the official AV1 codec available for Windows. Developed by Microsoft, it allows you to view content recorded with the AV1 codec, as well as encode it. The AV1 codec is developed by the Alliance for Open Media, in which companies such as Google, Apple, and Microsoft participate. The codec is the successor to HEVC, offering better compression. As a result, higher quality can be obtained with the same file size. And with the same quality as HEVC, you can create files that take up less space. On average, it is 30% more efficient than HEVC when compressing 4K video. The AV1 standard also has the advantage of being open. As a result, there are no royalties to pay for using or installing it, unlike HEVC. After installing it, you can watch AV1 encoded videos on streaming platforms. You can also play those stored on your hard drive through the Movies & TV app. So, if your PC has a processor or graphics card capable of decoding AV1 content in hardware so that it consumes fewer resources and less power, you can download AV1 Video Extension to your Windows PC.

VP9 Video Extensions

Microsoft Corporation

VP9 Video Extensions is the official codec for Windows that allows you to play content encoded in VP9. By installing this codec, all native Windows players can use it to decode videos with hardware instead of software. That includes the Movies and TV app, as well as the Photos app. VP9 is one of the most widely used codecs on the Internet for compressing streamed video. Its popularity skyrocketed when YouTube started using it, and now many videos use this codec for its excellent compression and resulting file sizes. With VP9 Video Extensions, you can decode both VP9 and VP8 files, which is the previous version. If your computer is unable to decode VP9 Video Extensions with hardware, this codec allows you to play it with software in the smoothest possible way. However, playback may not be as smooth on less powerful devices whenever the content is decoded with software. So, if you want to play VP9-encoded files on Windows, don't hesitate to download VP9 Video Extensions. If you also install the AV1 and HEVC codecs on Windows, you'll be able to view any multimedia file on the players that come with Microsoft.

Combined Community Codec Pack

CCCP Team

Combined Community Codec Pack, also known as CCCP is a really complete codec pack which will allow you to play and convert any kind of video files. Once you'll have downloaded and installed CCCP you will have no video format problems anymore. AVI, MPG, MOV, FLV,... they are just the most famous but when you'll have CCCP in your system you will not remember the video format because you will have no problems when playing any video your friends send you. CCCP is a DirectShow filter pack tat will solve your video playback restrictions.

XP Codec Pack

xpcodecpack

XP Codec Pack is a very complete audio and video codec pack compact and clean which will allow you to play any media file in your computer. It will solve all your problems with media files because now you will be able to play all of them. It is really easy to install and it includes: * AC3Filter 1.01a RC5 * AVI Splitter 1.0.0.6 * CDXA Reader 1.0.0.1 * CoreAAC (AAC DirectShow Decoder) 1.2.0 * CoreFlac Decoder 0.4 * FFDShow MPEG-4 Video Decoder 2004.10.12 * GPL MPEG-1/2 Decoder 0.1.2.0 * Matroska Splitter 1.0.2.8 ** Media Player Classic 6.4.8.8 * OggSplitter/CoreVorbis 1.1.0.79 * RadLight APE Filter 1.0.0.4 * RadLight MPC Filter 1.0.0.4 * RadLight OFR Filter 1.0.0.4 * RealMedia Splitter 1.0.1.1 * RadLight TTA Filter 1.0.0.2 * The Codec Detective 2.0 * VSFilter (DirectVobSub) 2.37

Storm Codec 7

N/A

Storm Codec 7 is a video codec pack that will allow you to watch any video, no matter the format. The pack includes a huge number of codecs and a lite media player to view your videos without any problem. It's important to say that during the installation process we are suggested to install some other pieces of software that will power up that video capacity, although you can continue without installing them if you want. Storm Codec 7 is the codec pack you need to have no problems when watching any video.

DivX Plus

DivX

This new version of the well known DivX player has arrived in our computers to revolution the DivX world. Enhanced for high definition (HD) playback and capable of playing every DivX file ever created, regardless of when it was created, DivX Player requires less CPU and memory than most other players, so you can run it in older PCs. And you will be able to skin it, thanks to its fully skinable interface. DivX Play Bundle will replace all your DivX video players, because from now on, you will not need them.

Microsoft PlayReady

Microsoft

MediaInfo

MediaArea

MediaInfo is the program you need to know everything about any video or audio file. As you may know, all media files include information about themselves, but we can't access it easily unless we use the proper program. If you want to access that information, MediaInfo can be really useful because it allows you to access it by just selecting the file. You choose the folder or the files and MediaInfo will tell you everything about title, author, bitrate, album, track number, date, length, fps, codec, number of channels, etc. MediaInfo supports the following programs: - Video: MKV, OGM, AVI, DivX, WMV, QuickTime, Real, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DVD (VOB)... - Audio: OGG, MP3, WAV, RA, AC3, DTS, AAC, M4A, AU, AIFF... - Subtitles: SRT, SSA, ASS, SAMI...

Codec Nics XviD MPEG-4

N/A

Codec for the video compression format being spread more and more day by day: XviD. This lite pack will install all necessary stuff to enjoy movies and videos encoded using XviD. No more compatibility problems having to do with XviD. It is extremely easy. Execute the file you are abut to download and the codec will be installed in your PC. From then on, you'll be able to play any XviD video.

Vista Codec Package

Shark007

What if I told you that with this pack of codecs your Windows Media Player, Vista Media Center or any other multimedia player will play all multimedia files with no restrictions? Think about it because it's true. Vista Codec Package is a full pack of codecs that includes all necessary codecs for playing any kind of multimedia file on WMP and VMC. Avi, mpg, mov, mp4, mp3, wav, ts, vob,... don't worry about the format, now you will not have to look at the format when playing a file because there will not be any problem, your system will support all of them. Vista Codec Package is the perfect solution for multimedia files. You won't need to make any adjustments to enjoy your media content immediately.

Satsuki Decoder Pack

Satsuki Yatoshi Soft

You might find Satsuki Decoder Pack very useful if your PC won't play some video or audio track. This pack will add all of the codecs you need to your computer so that you can watch or listen to any kind of multimedia file, no matter what format it is. The decodifiers compiled in this package will make audio extensions such as FLAC, APE and MPC or video files such as DIVX, XVID, MP4, DVD and MKV compatible with your computer. Satsuki Decoder Pack includes almost all of the most well-known extensions, but if there is a codec that you don't need you can always disable it. You no longer have to worry about not being able to watch movies or listen to music on your computer. This package includes codecs for the Media Player Classic, FFDShow, RealMedia Splitter, QuickTime Splitter, VP6dec, VP7dec, AC3Filter, RLMPCdec, RLAPEdec, XCDA Reader and Haali Splitter players.