Looking for the EasyCAP driver for Windows? You may have noticed that finding the right driver isn’t always straightforward.
That’s because EasyCAP isn’t a single hardware model. USB video capture devices sold under the EasyCAP name can use different chipsets and hardware IDs, so a driver that works for one EasyCAP device may not work for another.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to identify your EasyCAP device and install the appropriate driver on Windows.
What is the EasyCAP USB video capture device?
An EasyCAP USB video capture device is a low-cost adapter that can capture analog video and audio from sources such as a VCR, camcorder, or other RCA/S-Video equipment and transfer the signal to a Windows PC.
However, EasyCAP does not identify one specific device or chipset. Different products sold under this name may use different hardware, including UTV007, STK1160, SMI/Somagic, Empia, or other chipsets. Some newer USB capture devices may also work with Microsoft’s built-in USB video driver.
As a result, there is no single universal EasyCAP driver that works with every device.
How to download the EasyCAP driver?
There are two common ways to get the appropriate driver. If you already know the exact EasyCAP model, you can start with Option 1 to install the driver manually. But if you want to save the hassle, try Option 2.
Option 1 – Manually – Identify your EasyCAP device, find a driver from the device manufacturer or a trustworthy driver source, and install it yourself.
Option 2 – Automatically (Recommended) – This is the quickest and easiest option. You don’t have to identify the correct driver manually. It’s all done with just a couple of mouse clicks.
Option 1 – Download and install the driver manually
Step 1: Connect your EasyCAP device and find its Hardware ID
Connect the EasyCAP USB capture device directly to your computer.
- Press the Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
- Look for your capture device under categories such as Cameras, Sound, video and game controllers, or Other devices.
- If Windows doesn’t recognize the device correctly, look for an entry with a yellow warning icon.
- If the device is listed, right-click it and select Properties.
- Go to the Details tab. Select Hardware IDs from the drop-down menu.
- Note the values, which look like: USB\VID_XXXX&PID_XXXX. You can search for the hardware ID on Google to determine which chipset and driver package your particular device uses.
Don’t install a driver simply because it is labeled EasyCAP. Visually similar devices can use different chipsets and require different drivers.
Step 2: Download the matching driver
Once you’ve identified the device, look for the driver from:
- The manufacturer’s website, if one is available.
- The driver disc or download supplied with the device.
- A reputable driver repository that clearly identifies the supported hardware ID and Windows version.
Be especially careful with old EasyCAP driver packages downloaded from unknown websites. Some older devices have limited driver support, and installing an incompatible or untrusted driver can cause additional problems.
If Windows already recognizes the device and it uses a supported USB device class, you may not need to download a separate driver. Windows includes drivers for several USB device classes and can update them through Windows Update.
Step 3: Install the driver
After downloading the correct driver package, follow the installation instructions provided with it.
If the package contains an installer, run it and follow the on-screen instructions. If it contains an .inf driver file, you can follow these instructions to install it.
Option 2 – Automatically update EasyCAP drivers
If you’re having trouble identifying the correct driver or checking all of your drivers manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for your device. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click Activate & Update next to the USB capture device to update its driver, or click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
(This requires the Pro version, which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you’re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial that includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won’t be charged anything until your 7-day trial has ended.) - Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
EasyCAP driver not working on Windows?
If you’ve installed a driver but EasyCAP still doesn’t work, don’t immediately install another random driver package. First, check what Windows is actually reporting.
Open Device Manager. Right-click your EasyCAP device, select Properties, and check the General and Driver tabs. If it shows a specific error code, use that information to determine the next troubleshooting step.
Also check whether:
- The EasyCAP device is connected directly to the PC rather than through a USB hub.
- Windows detects the device when you reconnect it.
- Your capture software is using the correct video-input source.
- The RCA/S-Video cables and source device are working correctly.
- The video standard, such as NTSC or PAL, matches your source and capture settings.
Most importantly, make sure the driver matches the exact EasyCAP hardware. Different EasyCAP variants can look almost identical while using different chipsets and drivers.
Hope this article will help you download and install the correct driver for your USB video capture devices. If you have any questions, please leave comments below; we’ll try our best to help.