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Screen record screen recording for iPhone, Android, and desktop

Nov 2, 2023

Virtually every device -- whether you're using a Mac, PC, iPhone, or Android is equipped with an inbuilt way to record your screen. But you also have other options at your disposal if you want to expand the capabilities of your screen recording options. We'll walk you through how you can screen record:

  • on an iPhone or iPad (iOS)
  • On an Mac
  • on an PC
  • on Android

If you're looking to learn how to record using a laptop, desktop or mobile device, we have you covered. Let's get started.

In this article:

  1.    What exactly is screen recording?
  2.    What makes screen recording useful in business?
  3.    Screen Recording on a Mac
  4.    How to screen record on a computer
  5.    Screen recording is possible using any device on your desktop
  6.    Screen Recording on Chromebook
  7.    How do you screen record on an iPhone or iPad
  8.    Screen recording on Android
  9.    How do I choose the appropriate tool for recording your screen
  10.    One final thought on the screen recording
  11.    Try Record

 What is screen recording?

Let's start with a definition. Screen recording simply means what it says screen recording: video recordings of what's happening on the screen. There are a lot of choices when choosing which tool you'd prefer in order to record your screen, but we've observed that it's best to keep the purpose of your screen in mind while deciding on the best option for you.

For a stripped-down screen share integrated features that include controls might be a cheap and easy option. If you're trying to replace the time investment needed to write a long email, manage customer support tickets with a smile or present a brand new concept with a customer, you might want to look into an external screen recording tool to accomplish the task.

 Screen recording is important in the workplace?

External and internal communications

Onboarding, training videos, as well as tutorials

Trainings, onboarding exercises and instructional videos can help take your at-work learning materials to the next level. Instead of flipping through page after page of flat content, videos can assist to decrease cognitive strain by dividing the information into smaller chunks which are easier to comprehend. Screen recordings can help in "showing" instead of "telling" the employees how to do something critical to their role in the workplace.

What is a screen recording?

A screen recorder is a tool that allows you to take a video of the content of your desktop or mobile display for future sharing. Tools like Record allow you to also capture webcam footage to include your voice and face in your footage.          Create Record

 Screen recording on a Mac

The plot twist is that there are actually two ways to screen record natively on the Mac (and both are quite easy). We'll get to it.

How to natively screen record on the Mac

If you've got a brand new device (think OS Mojave and up), there's a hotkey that you can use to begin recording your screen right away.

  1. Simply hit Command + Shift + 5 to launch the screen recording tool. Select the amount of screen you want to capture (you could choose to record your entire screen, just a certain window or quadrant). In the default settings, you can record the entire screen.
  2. When you're done, simply press "Stop" to close your recording! The video will pop up at the bottom right hand corner of your screen. At this point, you'll have the option of choosing where you want to save the video.

This integration doesn't record sound therefore if you are looking to give a verbal walkthrough or display a video the hotkey option might not be for you.

How can you make use of QuickTime to screen record on Macs? Mac

QuickTime is a program that can be installed on Mac lets you make screen recordings using both external and internal sound. This is how you can do it:

  1. Launch the QuickTime app either from your menu bar or the launchpad.
  2. Press "File" and follow it with "New Screen Recording" to activate the feature to record your screen. Click"Record", which is the red "Record" button in order to start the recording. For a stoppage, press the recording screen button ("Record") again!
  3. Make sure to save! Simply click "File" then "Save" to give the recording, and then choose where you want to store it.

Did you even know?

Employees at companies that use video for internal and external communication are greater than 50% likely to say that their organization was prepared to meet the demands of future work.

 Screen recording on a personal computer

While the Mac has mastered the click-button screen recorder features, but for the PC die-hards on the other side it's still possible to use some built-in methods to take a picture of what's going in your monitor.

How to screen record on Windows 10 or 11

  1. In order to begin, go to your Game bar (you are able to look up "Game bar" within your Start menu, or press the Windows key + "G" to start the tool). When the Game bar has been launched, hit"Record" "Record" button. You can also press the Windows key + "Alt" + "R" to start recording, so you're sure that the Game bar is active.
  2. The recording can be stopped when you click on the red bar of recording on the upper right-hand side of the screen. If it diminishes while you're recording, hit the Windows button + "G" to restore the Game bar back to the center of the screen.
  3. The recordings are saved automatically in MP4s within the Videos > Capture folder. Additionally, you can view your recordings using game bar.

How do you screen record with Microsoft PowerPoint

While PowerPoint's minimalist built-in screen recorder may not meet the needs of every situation It's a simple, no-fuss recording option that's perfect for users looking to capture content quickly. Here's how to do it:

  1. The first step is to start by opening PowerPoint. Click on"Insert" from "Insert" drop-down menu, after which click "Screen Recording." Once selected, PowerPoint will minimize, and the screen recording bar appears at the top of your screen. You may choose to block or even include the audio as well as your cursor in the video itself.
  2. When you've made your selections then click "Select area." After selecting your area, hit"Record. "Record" button on the upper right corner to begin recording your video, or click the Windows button"Shift" + "Shift" plus "R."
  3. If you want to stop recording, click "Stop" or click the Windows key + "Shift" + "Q." After that you need to click the "Record" button in the dock for screen recording. The video will appear on a slide within your PowerPoint. To export the video for other purposes than the presentation, simply right-click the video, and then click "Save media as." Choose the location in which you'd like to save your video and enter the name of your file. Your video will be saved in the format of an MP4.

 How to screen record from any computer device

It's a good thing that any device that is able to support Google Chrome as a browser (read: all of them) is able to use this record Chrome extensions to record your laptop screen or desktop screen. and unlike many other screen recording tools that limit the amount of recordings you can access, Record gives you unlimited recordings for free, so you and your team will be able to continue creating and sharing. Plus, it allows you to upload any type of video to YouTube and make use of tools to organize, manage, and publish your videos.

Screen recording with Google Chrome. Record:

  1. Download Google Chrome or If it is already installed, open the browser from your toolbar. Install and save the Record Extension for Chrome. Once you have saved the extension, add this extension to your top bar for quick access.
  2. Hit the "V" at the top of your bar, then hit "Start recording." Give the extension access to your camera as well as microphone. You can also choose whether or not you'd like to include footage of yourself in your video.
  3. Choose which window you want to save. You may share your entire screen, a specific app window, or go to an already-created Google Chrome tab. Once you select "Share," your screen will display a countdown of three seconds and you can begin recording the video.
  4. To end and save your video, hit"Stop sharing" or the "Stop video sharing" button in the lower center of your screen. (If you don't have an existing account, you will be prompted to create an account.)
  5. If you want to share your video you can copy the link created in the lower right-hand corner of the screen or choose one of our various distribution options from the interface. These include downloading and publishing to the social networks.

 How do I screen record on Chromebook

If you want to capture the screen of your Chromebook screen, then you're in good hands: the extensions make it easy. There are a variety of choices out there, however Record is our favorite for a low-lift, high-quality screen recorder. It enables users to record audio using your microphone. You can also add an individual touch by embedding the webcam's stream right into your video. Here's how to take a screen recording on your Chromebook:

  1. Launch Google Chrome from your toolbar.
  2. Then, go through steps one through six that are listed above.

My screen recording doesn't contain audio?

Only certain screen recording tools will capture sound -- including both the internal and external microphone. In order to capture audio from your microphone, it is necessary to test the capabilities of your device. (Pro-tip: iPhone users can pop open their settings and quickly switch between the app and external audio. )

 Screen recording using either an iPhone or iPad

Recording a podcast right from the iPad and iPhone screen only takes only a couple of taps. Here's how to do it:

  1. To enable the feature, head to your "Settings" >> "Control Center" >> "Customize Controls." Then tap the plus icon in front of "Screen recording."
  2. Once it's enabled, simply move your finger up from the bottom edge of your screen in order to launch your control centre. (For iPhone X or later, swipe down from the upper right corner to reveal the control center.)
  3. Tap"Record" or tap the "Record" icon (it'll appear as an elongated red dot that's enclosed by a rectangular) to begin your iPad or iPhone screen recording. The countdown timer will be three seconds. Move your finger back and forth to exit the Control Center for a return to your home screen. If you want to stop recording, simply tap on the red "Recording" indicator near the top of your screen. The recording will be automatically exported to the Photos app.

 Screen Recording on Android

Android has a screen recording option built-in to Samsung and LG users. It depends on your phone this is how you can record your screen:

How do you record screen Screen record Samsung phones?

  1. To start screen recording on your Samsung device, access your Quick Settings bar. You simply need to swipe up twice in your notification panel for access to this area, and then click "Screen Recorder."
  2. After selecting the device, it will begin to capture the screen. Fun fact: Samsung devices permit you to include an image camera that faces the front of the footage. Just tap on the "Front Camera" icon and an enlargeable window will pop up with your camera's front perspective. Nifty!
  3. The recording will be automatically exported onto your Photo Albums when you hit the "Stop" option.

How do you record screen on LG phones?

  1. Screen recording On LG is quite similar to the process for Samsung devices. Simply open your Quick Settings bar by swiping down in your notifications bar.
  2. Tap "Screen recording" to start the program, and a short countdown will begin before screen capture begins. Your screen recording will immediately export onto your photo album when you hit"Stop. "Stop" option.

Attention, LG users: you might need to give the recorder permissions prior to it can start. Copyrighted material (think: Netflix, Hulu, etc.) will be represented with a black screen when you try to access this tool when using one of those protected applications.

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 How to choose the appropriate screen recording tool

If you're trying to record and share screen recording You must make sure you're using the appropriate tool or software that can do the job. There are some factors to think about:

  • The user interface (UI): Are you just beginning to learn about screen recording? Are you seeking more controls for advanced features or a straightforward recording? If the situation is relatively simple, it is possible to complete the job using an integrated native tool instead of a full editing software.
  • Video characteristics: Each screen recording program has a different strength -- for some, it's ease of use; in other cases, it's sophisticated editing functionality. If you're deciding on a screen recording tool it is important to think about how much of the screen you'd like to capture, if you want an option to also take notes on the recording, or if you want to record audio. If you require sound such as, say, you shouldn't choose the standard Mac tool. Find out what you need and how to use the when deciding which recording software.

 A final note in the recording screen

    Create Record

 First published on November 2, 2020. It was updated on September 4, 2023.