Magix Capture - Standalone program

Can-Dive wrote on 4/28/2025, 6:15 AM

When VPX16 was released, it came with an enhanced version of Magix Capture which could be run outside of the editing program. Previously you could only access the capture utility within the program. I decided to test this new standalone program and its features to determine if it could replace the screen capture utility I currently use.

The new interface came with 3 new large buttons on the top of the program window for Camera Capture, Screen Capture and Audio Capture. Along the bottom were icons representing the original functionality of the program. It was these 3 new buttons that I tested.

Interestingly, the new Camera and Screen Capture produced MP4 files versus MXV which is the file format in the original Screen Capture function. The new Audio Capture produces an MP3 file while the original Audio Capture produces a WAV file.

Oddly the original functions do not work in the standalone program on my computer. When I click on any of the bottom icons the program closes. I wonder if other forum members have the same experience? These functions do work when you are running VPX16.
The new Screen Capture does not record audio or mouse movement. Do others have the same experience?
Finally, with the new Screen Capture, if I minimise the capture program, (to get it out of the way while capturing), the capture process freezes. Again, do others experience the same issue?

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johnebaker wrote on 4/28/2025, 7:29 AM

@Can-Dive

. . . . When I click on any of the bottom icons the program closes. I wonder if other forum members have the same experience? . . . .

As a standalone, Magix Capture only works correctly using the top 3 icons, the bottom icon options only work correctly when called from MMS/VPX.

. . . . The new Screen Capture does not record audio or mouse movement . . .

It does when called from MMS/VPX you get these options

. . . . Finally, with the new Screen Capture, if I minimise the capture program, (to get it out of the way while capturing), the capture process freezes. . . . .

In the Sharing option set it to Display not any other open Windows, recording starts when pressing the blue button, or the R key. and you can minimise Capture.

Personally I do not use Capture, preferring ScreenPal, formerly Screencast-o-matic, for single monitor recording and OBS for dual screen recording.

HTH

John EB

Can-Dive wrote on 4/28/2025, 8:23 AM

@johnebaker

Thanks for your quick response. 🙂

As a standalone, Magix Capture only works correctly using the top 3 icons, the bottom icon options only work correctly when called from MMS/VPX.

. . . . The new Screen Capture does not record audio or mouse movement . . .

It does when called from MMS/VPX you get these options

So is the rule to only use the 3 top buttons in the standalone program and the original function buttons from within VPX?

When I am in VPX, both the new Camera and Audio capture work but not the new Screen capture. The capture settings window in your post only appears if I launch the original Screen capture function; not the new Screen capture function.

In the Sharing option set it to Display not any other open Windows, recording starts when pressing the blue button, or the R key. and you can minimise Capture.

I tried that with a video running on Youtube but the capture froze when I minimised the capture window. To test

Have YouTube in a window with a video playing
Launch the Magix standalone Capture app
Select Screen Capture
Select, Share Display
Minimise the Capture app
Wait for the video to play for a while
Maximise the Capture app
Save the mp4 file created
Play the saved capture file
Does the YouTube video continue playing when the Capture app was minimised?

johnebaker wrote on 4/28/2025, 12:43 PM

@Can-Dive

. . . . Does the YouTube video continue playing when the Capture app was minimised? . . . .

Magix Capture is quirky, in your scenario above I get the same, however if you select Share Window the video keeps running!!!

John EB