HT TVR for Windows

Name: HT TVR
Rating: 2.7 (19 reviews)
Author: Honest Technology

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Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

HT TVR captures, encodes, and compresses video from devices like TVs and camcorders. It features simple controls, time-shifting, scheduling, and a built-in MPEG editor.

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Pros
- Real-time video encoding and compression
- Supports TV, VCR, and camcorder input
- Simple on-screen controls for easy management
- Time-shift function for instant replays
- Built-in MPEG editor for recorded files
Cons
- Requires an inexpensive TV card
- Functionality tied to PC hardware

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: February 4, 2005

Latest update: February 26, 2026

Version: 2.0

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows XP
Windows 10
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows 98

Additional Requirements: WIndows 98/Me/2000/XP, DirectX 8.1

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Total Downloads: 127,259

Downloads Last Week: 7

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User Reviews

2.7/5

19 User Votes

Still does not work
meekuhFebruary 1, 2010
Pros
I can hear something and the channels do work
Cons
I cannot see anything and there is not any technical support for this to work...
Summary
Total lack of any support and not worth it... Plus I cannot uninstall it from my computer... not fun!
this stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
buhmillionAugust 10, 2007
Pros
i like nothing about it
Cons
it doent work. tried everything. does not work!
Summary
Neither honest nor tech
futurefruitDecember 7, 2006
Pros
nothing good about this, no kidding. I went into all the trouble to sign up with download.com only to tell you how much absolutely crap this program is. ***** I paid for it(came bundled with my TV card) and I 'm pissed off. Unfortunately I have to tolerate it only because the remote doen't work otherwise.
Cons
first off, version 2 is exactly the same to version 1. Not only the features are the same (not even one changed or added!) but I compared the dlls as well and they are (except for one) exactly the same versions one for one!! That means this guys just named it version 2.0 and ask 70$ for it! ***** It is one of the ugliest and featurless progs out there. Its features easily eat dust when compared to DScaler and KTV(both excellent freeware apps). ***** Image quality is below average and you cannot match channels to buttons. If you want to go from channel A to channel G you have to go though B-C-D-E-F as well. No way to match channel A to button 1 and G to button 2. ***** Teletext? What's that? (the guys at honestech never heard of it). By the way both Dscaler and KTV offer excellent teletext capabilities (for free). ***** Channel recognition? good lord *honestechly* I don't know what that is neither! I enter them manually in this prog and get them lost each (and every) time I channel surf. ***** Need more? STAY AWAY
Summary
Great, easy to use program for PC cannel surfing and recording
RyokotsusaiFebruary 23, 2006
Pros
Easy To Install, set-up, and use, great recording functions, and a volume and channel control right up front (no figuring out hidden shortcut keys)
Cons
Summary
It's good for just Analog TV capture cards.
dabeanMay 22, 2005
Pros
This App worked well for Analog tv cards. <p>That's good.
Cons
Summary
Pretty much Worthless
July 22, 2004
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Summary
Installs easy enough, not very many features... records from microphone instead of from catupure card. No real HELP file, Settings screeen has no audio selection. Waste of time.
failed after install
July 16, 2004
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Summary
after installing the software and running the try option via its button the program closes. but the buy it now button worked fine. surprise!
Usefull Software
April 23, 2004
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Summary
This is a great piece of software, I have used it to replace the originall stuff I got with my TV card. It runs quickly is very easy to use and change both the playing and recording options. Others have mentioned problems with recording sound, check your PC settings DOH!
April 17, 2004
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Summary
Downloaded the app. Installed with no issue. did exactly what I needed it to with out a hitch.
Should be good but ...
jlonnairFebruary 7, 2004
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Summary
This looks good, but can't get it to run good on either of my computers. I have 2 PCs and need a recording program for my Dazzle 80 USB (I think is made for USB 2.0) to record clips from my VCR. both systems use XP. The desktop is an AMD athlon 1700 with 1024 MB's of RAM (USB 2.0). The notebook is a Celeron 2.4 Ghz with 256 MB of RAM (just USB 1.1). I don't know if it's this program or Dazzle but when I press record I get no sound. I actually like the interface and if i was only using it to watch the programs it'd be great. So if your using a PCI card or firewire to capture the video give it a try. and maybe a USB device with a P4 3Ghz+ and more than 2 gigs of RAM system

Developer’s Description

By Honest Technology

Encode, compress, and record video data from video devices connected to your PC.

HT TVR encodes and compresses video data in real-time from video devices connected to your PC: TV, VCR, or analog camcorder. Coupled with an inexpensive TV card, the simple on-screen controls make it easy to manage all your TV viewing and recording. Time-shift function allows you to instantly replay certain scenes. You can record the TV show you are watching or use the built-in scheduler to capture an upcoming program. Then you can edit the recorded file with honestech's built-in MPEG editor.

HT TVR for Windows

Editors’ Review

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