Full Review NCH Debut Video Capture

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Overview

The tech company NCH Software was founded in 1993 and has its headquarters in Canberra (Australia). NCH develops audio, video, graphics, telephony, and business software and primarily sells these products on their website.

NCH Debut Video Capture is an efficient screen recorder with many handy features and intuitive operation. The video recorder software records the entire screen or individual parts with or without audio; it is suitable for video recording of webcams and external devices. With the NCH Debut Video Capture, even video games and streaming videos can be recorded. Users can subsequently edit the recordings, add text captions, and much more.

Debut Video Capture can be downloaded for free from the NCH website. Users can reach the customer support via email; platinum users can reach the support by telephone.

Performance data - NCH Debut Video Capture

FeatureValue
Recording options
Post-processing
Image quality
Export function
Compatibility
User-friendly
Advantages
  • Records videos of whole screen contents or optional areas
  • Video and audio recordings of external devices, webcams, streaming contents, video games
  • Videos can be saved in numerous formats and subsequently modified
Disadvantages
  • No screenshot function available
  • Telephone support only for platinum customers

Prices and conditions

Pro Edition
$99.00
50%
$49.99
BEST OFFER
Home Edition
$80.00
50%
$39.95
Master's Edition
$139.00
42%
$79.99

Overview

The tech company NCH Software was founded in 1993 and has its headquarters in Canberra (Australia). NCH develops audio, video, graphics, telephony, and business software and primarily sells these products on their website.

NCH Debut Video Capture is an efficient screen recorder with many handy features and intuitive operation. The video recorder software records the entire screen or individual parts with or without audio; it is suitable for video recording of webcams and external devices. With the NCH Debut Video Capture, even video games and streaming videos can be recorded. Users can subsequently edit the recordings, add text captions, and much more.

Debut Video Capture can be downloaded for free from the NCH website. Users can reach the customer support via email; platinum users can reach the support by telephone.

Installation & set-up

NCH Debut Video Capture can be downloaded for free from the official website and installed in just a few moments. The file is only 2 MB and carries out the installation with a few clicks. The screen recorder software can be operated in several languages and has a very user-friendly interface. Thanks to the clear menu structure and the handy default settings, beginners will enjoy effortless operation without a familiarization period. Users simply select a recording source and begin the recording with one simple click.

Record and save videos and screenshots

NCH Debut Video Capture is an all-round video recording program and not just a screen recorder. The software records the entire screen content or only a particular part of the screen and saves the recording in the most important video formats. Users select the recording source, set the recording window, and start the recording in 3 simple steps. Video recordings can be done with or without audio (microphone + loudspeaker) and with or without the cursor. NCH Debut Video Capture is thus perfectly suited for webinars and video conferences. The screen recorder software doesn’t just record from the screen content, but also from a connected webcam or an external device, and saves the recordings in a suitable format.

You benefit from handy default settings and can save your videos in many formats.

The software records from the monitor, from a webcam, and from many other sources.

NCH Debut Video Capture is also suitable for recording streaming content and video games. Users have many configuration options and options for all sources. Among other things, users can customize the resolution, size, and frame rate, can take snapshots of the videos at any time, and can record movies in time-lapse. Also, when it comes to video output, users are in complete control and can customize all settings. NCH Debut Video Capture offers users default settings for many devices and output formats. Users can create videos for YouTube, DVDs, or TV with just a few clicks.

Special additional features

NCH Debut Video Capture not only makes manual recording possible, but users can also even plan recordings in advance and have the software carry them out. Recordings can be made without the user. Most competitor programs don’t offer this function. Users can choose between a one-off or recurrent fixed recording dates. It is also possible to simultaneously record the screen and the webcam, which is ideal, for example, for YouTube videos. Users can add optional texts to all recordings and can easily create clear video tutorials. NCH Debut Video Capture has an extended scope of functions, including editing tools. Color, brightness, contrast, and other video properties can be customized. The effects make it easy for users to change their videos with just a few clicks. All recordings can be played back directly in the software.

Usability, compatibility & support

NCH Debut Video Capture runs on Windows (from XP) and on Macintosh computers (OS X 10.5 and higher) and is compatible with all USB recording devices and webcams. The screen recorder software does not require any modern computer hardware and can be used in several languages. Even with the very user-friendly operation, a comprehensive help function is available. Debut Video Capture saves the recorded videos in numerous formats.

FormatsNCH Debut Video Capture
3GP, ASF, and AVIYes
DV, FVL, and MKVYes
MOV and MP4Yes
MPG and OGVYes
WEBM and WMVYes

Users can find a lot of information, screenshots, answers to important questions, a large forum, and much more on the NCH website. Support can be contacted by email at any time. Platinum customers can also enjoy the use of a technical support hotline.

Summary

Debut Video Capture by NCH Software is one of the best video recording programs on the market. The software runs on Microsoft and Macintosh computers and is also suitable for older devices. Users can download the program for free, install it in just a few seconds, and use it easily and intuitively. The multilingual and clear user interface is very beginner-friendly. Debut Video Capture makes high-quality recordings of screen content, webcams, video games, USB recording devices, and streaming content. The videos can be individually edited, improved with great effects, saved in all formats, and played back on numerous devices. Unfortunately, screenshots can’t be recorded directly, but NCH Debut Video Capture scores points in all other areas.

Debut Video Capture provides you with different editing tools and effects.

You can customize your recorded videos.

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