What is the purpose of a video capture card?
A video capture card (also referred to as a TV tuner) is primarily used to capture and record the video source of another device, such as a television. Capture cards can be used on any device with video inputs.StreamingWith a capture card connected to a television, the video from the television can be broadcast across the Internet using any number of streaming video websites.RecordingA common use of capture cards is recording video from the television and saving it as a viewable format on your computer. This footage can then be edited and distributed.Video OutMost capture cards have video out outputs, making it possible to display what is on the computer on your television.