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Elgato Capture

Elgato Capture

Record with your Elgato device

169 ratings
27 reviews
🔧 Utilities
📷 Photo & Video
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 4, 2023
  • January 8, 2025

Developer

Corsair Memory, Inc.
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About

Record and stream high-quality video from your Elgato capture device directly to your iPad. Control video and audio settings, capture footage, and monitor your feed on the go. Perfect for content creators and gamers who need a portable setup.

✓Connect Elgato capture cards and cameras to iPad
✓Customizable video resolution and frame rate
✓Flexible audio input and output control
✓Record footage and take screenshots
✓Store recordings on iPad or external storage
✓Use iPad as a full-screen monitor
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Elgato Capture. Based on 169 reviews and a 4.2/5 average, it highlights the 11 positives and 26 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 👍Turns iPad into PS5 monitor
  • 👍Captures footage to photos
  • 👍Functions as intended for capture
  • 👍Records to external SSD
  • 👍Great footage quality (M1 iPad Air)
  • 👍Game changer for videographers
  • 👍Thunderbolt 3+ unlocks resolutions
  • 👍Works well for HD60s+ on iPad Air
  • 👍Records video on iPad Air
  • 👍Easy to use app
  • 👍Crisp video quality

Negative things

  • 🐛Freezes during calls (Discord)
  • 🐛No sound from Switch unless call ends
  • 🐛App stopped working (Neo)
  • 🐛No signal on new iPad 11th gen
  • 🐛Not working with iPad
  • 🐛Unstable app
  • 🐛Cannot record higher than 1080p
  • 🐛Does not work with iPads (HD60 S+)
  • 🐛Crashes with error 12743
  • 🐛False marketing for iPad 10th gen
  • 🐛Does not work on anything
  • 🐛Unreliable and loses work
  • 🐛OSStatus error reported
  • 🐛Does not work with Xbox Series S
  • 🐛No audio on recordings
  • 🐛Pass-through audio not working
  • 🐛4K60 S+ not compatible
  • 🐛App crashes with audio
  • 🐛Does not recognize devices
  • 🐛Limited product range (HD60 S)
  • 🐛Not stable as output audio
  • 🐛Dark mode broken on iPad Mini 6
  • 🐛Frame rate under 20fps (Camlink 4k)
  • 🐛No audio passthrough
  • 🐛Blank screen at 4K with lower resolution input
  • 🐛Input not recognized without reconnecting
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What's New in Elgato Capture

1.2.2

January 8, 2025

What’s new in Elgato Capture? # Stream Deck Integration You can now control Elgato Capture using your Stream Deck! Simply download the Elgato Stream Deck Connect app from the App Store, follow the instructions to activate the driver, and connect your Stream Deck. - All current Stream Deck models are supported - This feature is available only on iPads with Apple M-chips # New in 1.2.2 Fixed an issue with photo library permissions. # Developer Spotlight Interested in adding Stream Deck support to your app? Get started with the Stream Deck Kit for iPad. Learn more at docs.elgato.com/ipad. What do you think of the latest Elgato Capture update? Leave us a review and let us know!

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User reviews

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Niceslayer4019Niceslayer4019

PS5 MONITOR !

EVERYONE LISTEN! It’s a lag less monitor called your iPad! I bought it cause it said it could turn your iPad into a screen for your ps5. And it did! I swear to you it did! That’s the only thing I’m judging it by. Features mean nothing. Control schemes are meaningless. What matters is that I now use my iPad Pro 13 inch as a monitor for my ps5 and when I save footage from me owning kn3wbz in street fighter 6 it saves straight to my photos. Sweet!
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INFINITE LIGHTINFINITE LIGHT

App has some issues

I would like to say it functions as it should capture wise, but compared to other apps when running a call like discord it completely freezes and is unresponsive. At the same time I can’t hear any sounds from lets say my nintendo switch 2 unless you leave the call. Hopefully this is fixed as it would be a huge plus
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MonkekeeMonkekee

App stopped working

My neo used to work with this app but decided to stop completely
Tufhjvjhfhtra7Tufhjvjhfhtra7

No signal

It’s not working with new iPad 11Th gen I thought it could be cable problem but it is working perfectly fine with pc but not with iPad I don’t know why
LostqstLostqst
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Reported Bugs

33 issues

App freezes and is unresponsive during calls

Bug

No sound from console unless call is ended

Bug

App stopped working with Neo

Bug

No signal with new iPad 11th gen

Bug

App crashes with OSStatus error -12743

Bug

Recording at 720p takes longer to crash than 1080p

Bug

Error 12743 when recording

Bug

Cannot get app to work with iPad

Bug

App is unstable

Bug

Cannot record higher resolution than 1080p

Bug

Software does not detect HD60 S+

Bug

Does not work with iPad 10th generation

Bug

Never got a signal with USB-C adapters

Bug

Does not work on anything

Bug

Unreliable and loses work

Bug

Crashing with OSStatus error

Bug

Saving to Photos, iCloud Drive, or On My iPad crashes

Bug

Does not work with Xbox Series S (no HDMI IN)

Bug

Error when recording more than two seconds

Bug

No audio on recordings

Bug

Pass-through audio not working

Bug

Audio input setting not respected

Bug

4K60 S+ not compatible

Bug

App crashes when microphone is in use on other apps

Bug

Does not recognize any devices

Bug

HD60 S is not compatible

Bug

Not stable as an output audio device

Bug

Ableton Live 11 Suite crashes when recording

Bug

Dark mode is broken on iPad Mini 6

Bug

Frame rate under 20fps with Camlink 4k

Bug

No audio passthrough

Bug

Setting to 4K shows blank screen with lower resolution input

Bug

Input needs to be connected and disconnected multiple times

Bug
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Requested Features

6 requests

Scale to fit image option

Feature

Record microphone and Elgato simultaneously

Feature

Add Chat Link Pro settings to app

Feature

Record HDR on iPad

Feature

Reset recording destination automatically

Feature

Audio passthrough to speakers/headphones

Feature

FAQ

What does the Elgato Capture app do?

This app allows you to connect your Elgato capture card or camera to your iPad and record or stream video content. It offers control over video and audio settings, enabling you to create high-quality content on the go.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include connecting Elgato devices, customizing video settings like resolution and frame rate, managing audio inputs and outputs, capturing footage and screenshots, storing content locally or on external drives, and using your iPad as a dedicated monitor.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What iPads are compatible with this app?

The app is compatible with iPads that have a native USB-C connector. This includes specific models of iPad Pro, iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini released from 2018 onwards. It does not work on iPads with a Lightning connector.

How can I use this app for content creation?

You can use this app to create content by connecting your Elgato capture device to your iPad, allowing you to record gameplay, stream live, or capture video from external cameras. The app provides tools to manage your video and audio quality, ensuring your content looks and sounds professional.