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Epiphan VGA2Ethernet™ is a compact external network frame grabber that is capable of capturing single link DVI, HDMI¹ and VGA signals at rates of up to 60 frames per second. VGA2Ethernet also supports a stereo 3.5mm audio input. Epiphan Systems VGA2Ethernet uses a common RJ45 10/100/GigE Ethernet port to interface itself with the target computer, allowing for up to 1 Gigabit transfer rates.

vga, dvi, hdmi over ethernet

VGA2Ethernet Key Features

Captures and Transmits VGA, DVI or HDMI video source to Ethernet at up to 60fps
Supports data transmission from HDMI to Ethernet
Support for 3.5mm stereo audio input
Supports resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 - DVI, 1920x1080 - VGA
100% lossless signal transfer
Allows you to remotely stream a monitor or projector/beamer over Ethernet
Network frame grabber
Interfaces to multiple 3rd party applications compatible with DirectShow on Windows, QuickTime on Mac OS X

With a maximum capture resolution of 1920 x 1200, this a compact network frame grabber capable of capturing and sending HDMI, DVI and VGA video display signals to Ethernet. Using the latest state-of-the-art pre-compression technologies developed by Epiphan Systems specifically for the VGA2Ethernet, the user is able to acquire diagnostic-quality 100% lossless images from any DVI/HDMI/VGA/RGB source.

VGA2Ethernet is also able to capture a composite or s-video signal using a converter cable, purchased separately.

VGA2Ethernet is fully compatible with DirectShow in Windows and QuickTime in Mac OS X, meaning that it can be used in conjunction with any third party software that allows the use of an external camera as a video input. Alternatively, the VGA2Ethernet software, available as a free download, supports not only the viewing and saving of the VGA signal as an image or video, but also allows the user to:

Setup an automated or periodical "save" command
Send the DVI/HDMI/VGA output to an attached paper printer
Broadcast and share the VGA, DVI or HDMI over network.
Broadcast the HDMI to Ethernet.
Archive the VGA/DVI/HDMI output in a variety of formats, including JPEG, PNG, BMP, AVI, and MP4

An SDK, API, and examples are available free of charge for those users wishing to integrate the VGA2Ethernet into their custom applications developed for Windows and Mac OS X.

Learn more about how to send VGA/DVI/HDMI to Ethernet with this powerful network frame grabber

VGA2Ethernet Applications

VGA2Ethernet Сonnection Diagram

VGA2Ethernet can be used in meeting room or conference environments to capture and stream video from a presenter's laptop to a server or computer display, without deploying any software on the user's computer - a great solution for displaying screen data without providing network access to meeting room visitors.

VGA2Ethernet can also be used to capture the VGA, DVI or HDMI signal from radars, high resolution cameras, ultrasound devices, servers, computers, or any other mission-critical equipment, using the VGA2Ethernet from Epiphan Systems will ensure effortless and reliable DVI, VGA or HDMI to Ethernet data transmission every time that it is used.

VGA2Ethernet iPAD/iPhone/iTouch Application Integration

VGA2Ethernet iPad Application VGA2Ethernet™ has an iPad/iPhone client available on iTunes and the AppStore to view and save snapshots of the video captured by VGA2Ethernet frame grabber. The application works by connecting over WiFi and automatically detects VGA2Ethernet devices on the same subnet as your iDevice. The user can then view the live stream from VGA2Ethernet and/or take snapshots of streamed images and store them on their iPAD, iPhone, iTouch photo albums for upload to their computer or use by other applications.

Learn more how to install the iPad/iPhone client for VGA2Ethernet frame grabbers.

Download VGA2Ethernet iOS app

Third Party Application Support

Epiphan Frame Grabbers are designed to work with open interfaces such as DirectShow and QuickTime.

DirectShow Applications (click to expand)

QuickTime Applications (click to expand)

More Information

Case Studies	See how Epiphan Systems VGA2Ethernet is used for video and image capture by users all over the world.
FAQ	Look through the most asked questions about the VGA2Ethernet network frame grabber.

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¹Requires HDMI to DVI adapter cable. HDMI support limited to non copy protected content, and does not include digital audio source, but device can capture analog audio source