Best Mac compatible capture cards 2021

The Elgato HD60 S Capture Card comes out on top again, thanks to its Mac compatibility. Compact and easy to set up, the Elgato HD60 S is the perfect card for those interested in streaming video games on their Mac. It's able to capture footage at 1080 and at 60 FPS, as well as instantly stream your video to Youtube or Twitch with Instant Gameview.

The Elgato Cam Link looks like a simple USB dongle, but there's a lot of use in this handy device. If you own a DSLR camera, you can easily connect the two and use your camera as a web and stream at 1080p/60 fps or even up to 4K at 30 fps — a worthy choice, especially if you have a DSLR handy.

This portable capture card is incredibly easy to use — simply connect the HDMI cables to the device, and you're good to go. Enjoy full OBS support on the Mac and enjoy lag-less 4K quality at 60 FPS.

The Genki Shadowcast brings your favorite consoles to your laptop, Mac included. All you have to do is download the Genki Arcade app, connect a USB-C cable to the Shadowcast, and plug it into your favorite console. It's a quick and convenient capture card that allows you to easily stream and record game footage from current and next-gen consoles.

As we know, capture cards aren't always about gaming. The UCEC Capture Card is the way to go if you're looking to transfer older analogy video sources to your Mac. Pull family photos and videos and bring them to life again. It's also compatible with many different video formats like NTSC and PAL. It's a simple, intuitive device that's vital to keeping memories alive.

Another quality card at a very affordable price, The GUERMOK Video Capture Card streams games in 4K at 30FPS or 1080p at 60FPS and is compatible with popular streaming software as well as Windows, the Switch, and yes, even the Mac.