XVidCap

Was ist XVidCap?

XVidCap first appeared in the early 2000s as a simple alternative to Windows screen recorders. It was written in C++ with a Qt interface and could capture the whole screen or a selected window, saving directly to AVI or MPEG formats. The project received sporadic updates, but the last commit dates back to 2012, indicating that it is no longer actively maintained.

The program is aimed at users who need a quick, no‑frills recording solution. It lacks the advanced editing, annotations, or cloud integration found in commercial suites like CamStudio or Camtasia Studio, but it does run natively on most modern Linux distributions without extra dependencies.

Compared with its Windows counterparts, XVidCap feels more basic and less polished. It offers fewer export options, no built‑in video editor, and a minimalistic UI. However, for straightforward screen capture it is surprisingly responsive and consumes little CPU, making it a practical choice for older hardware or lightweight workstations.

Ideal für: Users needing a quick, no‑frills screen recording on Linux without advanced features.

Wichtige Funktionen von XVidCap

• Capture full screen or selected window
• Save to AVI or MPEG
• No audio capture support
• Simple start/stop controls
• No preview window
• No editing tools
• No cloud upload

Tipps für Windows-Umsteiger

When moving from CamStudio or Camtasia, note that XVidCap only records video, not audio, and outputs AVI or MPEG files. Use ffmpeg to convert or add audio later. The start/stop shortcut is Ctrl+Alt+R by default, but you can change it in the preferences. There is no built‑in editor, so you’ll need a separate tool like Kdenlive or OpenShot to trim or annotate the footage.