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# Using Window Capture Source

The **Window Capture** source allows you to capture a specific application window.

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To add this, click the **+** button in the **Sources** tab. Then, select **Window Capture** source and click **OK**.

<figure><img src="/files/PNtHtL8gUzWUyw7ztqxb" alt=""><figcaption><p>Click the <strong>+</strong> button in the <strong>Sources</strong> tab.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/p2WEU0MjBZFD8VF7Q0yM" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select <strong>Window Capture</strong> source.</p></figcaption></figure>

Select the **Window** option to choose the application window you want to capture. You can see a preview of the selected window.

<figure><img src="/files/KaLsWVsUsg2AsDJKvRMj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Select a window to capture from the available applications.</p></figcaption></figure>

The following three methods are supported when selecting the **Capture Method**:

* **Automatic:** Automatically selects between the two methods below based on the PC specifications.

  We recommend this method as it is the most convenient.
* **BitBlt (Windows 7 and up):** A traditional method usable in Windows 10 version 1903 or lower.\
  This method cannot capture frequently used UWP windows, such as Microsoft Office, Chrome, etc.
* **Windows 10 (1903 and up):** Uses **Windows Graphics Capture**, available in Windows 10 version 1903 or higher. This method can capture UWP windows and also supports HDR sources when the **Force SDR** option is unchecked. For more information about HDR live streaming, refer to the page below:
  * [Streaming HDR Content Live on YouTube](/desktop/guides/streaming/youtube-streaming/streaming-hdr-content-live-on-youtube.md)

And, the following three methods are supported when selecting the **Window Match Priority:**

* **Window title must match:** The source is recognized only if a window with the exact same title exists. This option is recommended in most cases.
* **Match title, otherwise find window of same type:** If no window with the same title is found, a similar window is selected based on the class name in Window Attributes.
* **Match title, otherwise find window of same executable:** If no window with the same title is found, another window from the same process is selected.

[Desktop](/desktop/overview.md), [Guides](/desktop/guides.md), [Sources](/desktop/guides/sources.md), [Window Capture Source](/desktop/guides/sources/window-capture-source.md)


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