Capto is a purely local screen recorder for Windows - the spiritual successor to Captura. Capture your display, a window, or a region with a Windows-first audio/video path. Records MP4 using NVENC/QSV/AMF automatically (libx264 fallback) and can export GIF. Includes click highlights, keystroke overlays, webcam picture-in-picture, cursor control, and live preview. A fixed, verifiable FFmpeg build (capto-ffmpeg) ships with the app, plus a JSON CLI (capto) so agents can drive recordings. MIT licensed. Your recordings never leave your machine.
Publisher’s description
What is Capto?
Capto is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from Elwina Vardal. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Ciryanna/Capto) has 1 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “Capto - Ultra-light Windows screen recorder”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
In short: Capto is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Capto safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2218420E200DB5FE978033640622C020F9F69D7D42CD1F64917C7362A9D7896D· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0Latest | August 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Elwina.Capto -eCapto_1.0.0_x64-setup.exe /SProgram files (.exe): capto.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Elwina Vardal
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Ciryanna/Capto
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Released
- August 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 10, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Elwina.Capto
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Capto free?
Yes. Capto is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Capto safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Capto with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Capto be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Capto run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Can I use Capto without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Capto?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
