How to Record Video from External Webcams like Logitech and Razer

A handy webcam capture software tool is shared to help record video from external webcams without hassle.

It’s not uncommon for Windows or macOS users to wonder how to record video from external webcams. Particularly if there is no integrated camera or the one is poor quality. And this is a detailed guide on this topic.

Paying for a pro-level webcam is a wise choice to level your performance up to the next level during live streaming or work. As a rule, a decent webcam will not only give many video options but also deliver more. Such as the more flexible field of view, auto-focus, low-light correction, in-built microphone, and similar functionality. The video options may include resolution (up to 4K), frame rate, and compression method. And the price of the webcam may range from $50 to $1000 accordingly.

The RecMaster webcam capture software is an excellent choice whenever you need to create a video from a USB-connected webcam.

Steps to Record Video from External Webcams on PC/Mac

RecMaster is an all-around desktop screen recorder. It’s able to record screen video from a desktop (with webcam overlay if you like). Capture pure webcam video with narration (from either an internal or external front camera). And it also records audio only that’s coming from the sound car or/and microphone.

When acting as a webcam recorder, it gives you the freedom to choose any available face camera (if there’s more than one) as the target capture device. It also offers video resolution & format settings. And the ability to define the video type and size to a more preferred one like 1080p/720p MP4. And it enables you to mix audio from the computer and microphone into the video.

Now let’s walk through the operation step by step.

Step 1. Free download and install RecMaster

RecMaster is compatible well with both Windows and macOS computers, be it desktop or laptop. It’s compatible with Windows XP, 7, 8(.1), 10, and 11. And for macOS, it supports any macOS version after 10.10. You can set RecMaster up and use it successively. Below are the official download links of RecMaster for Windows and Mac.

Step 2. Connect external webcams well and launch RecMaster

Mount the external USB webcam on the top of your computer monitor and then open up RecMaster to move up to the next setting step.

Step 3. Configure on RecMaster

Pick “Webcam” on the main interface to navigate to another webcam setting UI.

You should choose the right webcam and expected resolution on this pop-up window. If your webcam name doesn’t display in the “Webcam” menu,  please refresh or restart the computer.

By clicking the down arrow icon of the Sound/Microphone, you can see all available sources and conduct a selection.

The default file format is set to MP4. If you’d like to alter it to others like FLV/AVI , you can go to Menu>> Settings>> Video. And Also, you can do other advanced settings as you like. For example, add watermarks, show/hide floating annotation and 3-second countdown, and re-define the hotkeys.

Note: Mac webcam recording mode provides further quality and frame rate settings for both internal webcam and FaceTime HD Camera (built-in). To switch video format from MP4 to MOV or M4V, you will have to move forward to Settings -> General.

Afraid of forgetting to do some crucial webcam recordings at a certain time? RecMaster is preloaded with a Task schedule feature to empower you to create Webcam capture automatically and timely. You can go to Menu>> Auto Recording>> Schedule to find it.

Step 4. Start and end recording

When everything is OK, get the external webcam video capture mission started. You can either click the REC button or press the shortcuts on the keyboard. If you’ve already enabled a scheduled recording, simply keep RecMaster running. You can use  Alt+d to hide the interface and make it run in the background.

When you stop the recording or it’s the scheduled end, the video files are in the recording list. You can preview, rename, delete, edit, and one-click sharing to YouTube there.

Is There Any Free Webcam Recording Software?

Pop webcam manufacturers and computer systems may supply free webcam recorders. For instance, the in-built Camera app from Windows (10/8).  It supports screenshotting and screencasting from the internal webcam once you’ve changed it to the default one. The QuickTime/iMovie from macOS is born with a new movie-making function from any webcam. Also, if your store-bought web camera is from popular Logitech mode, you can enjoy its cost-free webcam recorder called Logitech Capture. It produces video content from Logitech’s general work HD or streaming webcam products. Say Logitech BRIO, StreamCam, and C series HD/Pro.

More about Logitech Capture: It is an enhanced version of the former Logitech Webcam Software (LWS). And the main purpose is to help Logitech webcam owners create video content easily and fast. By supporting multiple sources, you can record screen with webcam. And also, you can grab app action with a webcam, and capture two cams only at picture-in-picture or side-by-side layout. Or even combine either two available sources for the recording. What’s more, a few other settings are embedded for the most possible customization. For example, overlay, scene effects, video parameters, and audio.

And besides those offline webcam recorders, you can find piles of online webcam recording services with ease. As long as you have time to dig around on search engines.

Verdict

Hope to record video from an external webcam during meetings/live broadcasting or do it locally for remote presentation/learning material? You are suggested to invite a more feature-rich screencasting app like RecMaster to rely on. You are bound to become an advanced user as soon as you start your journey of video creation. Even if you are just a newbie!