Logitech Capture supports the following three video encoders / encoding codecs:

  • Intel® Quick Sync
  • NVIDIA® NVENC
  • Cisco® OpenH264

These video encoders / encoding codecs are used when y'all record a video in Logitech Capture. Logitech Capture saves the recording every bit an MP4-file with H.264 encoding.

Logitech Capture will automatically select the video encoder dependant on your computer'south operating system and graphics processing capabilities or unit of measurement (GPU) capabilities based on the following:

  • Intel® Quick Sync is used when your figurer has an Intel® CPU with integrated GPU.
  • NVIDIA® NVENC is used when your computer has a discrete NVIDIA GPU.
  • Cisco® OpenH264 is used when in that location isn't an Intel® CPU with integrated GPU or when your computer does not have a discrete NVIDIA GPU.

The Logitech Capture recorded MP4-file with H.264 can be played in most media players, as they should accept existing back up for playing whatsoever H.264 MP4-files by using either embedded or external decoding codecs. If your media player does not have this support, nosotros recommend that you attempt a media role player like VLC to play the Logitech Capture recorded file. Alternatively, you can also use a tertiary political party media converter to catechumen the Logitech Capture recorded H.264 MP4-file to a unlike format. You lot can find third-party media converters hither: https://acethinker.com/h264-converter

4K Recording
Logitech Capture will only allow 4K recording if your hardware and software are optimally connected and configured to allow for 4K recording. If not, Logitech Capture will automatically remove the 4K recording resolution list.

The following checklist can help you brand sure you get a 4K recording:

  • Your continued Logitech photographic camera must be i of the post-obit:
    • Panache 4K Stream Edition
    • BRIO 4K Pro Webcam
  • Your Logitech camera must be connected via USB3 using the bundled USB-C cable and preferably connected to motherboard USB3 ports.
  • If y'all apply Microsoft® Windows 7, 4K recording is not supported.
  • If the video encoder is Cisco® OpenH264, 4K recording is not supported.
  • If the video encoder is Intel® Quick Sync, your Intel® CPU must be Skylake compages or after, otherwise 4K recording is non supported. If you lot do non know which Intel® CPU y'all have, please bank check Intel's® How to Identify My Intel® Processor.
  • If the video encoder is NVIDIA® NVENC, 4K recording is only possible when:
    • Your primary monitor is connected directly to your NVIDIA® integrated or detached NVIDIA® GPU.
    • Your NVIDIA® GPU architecture is Maxwell 2d generation or higher and uses the latest drivers. If y'all do not know which NVIDIA® GPU, its compages and driver version, please consult the NVIDIA® website.