Record Screen on Mac Using Quicktime Player
QuickTime Player is a versatile media player that comes pre-installed on every Mac. It also offers a simple screen recording feature. Below are the steps to follow:
Open QuickTime Player
You can find QuickTime Player in your Applications folder or by searching for it using Spotlight (Command + Space, then type “QuickTime Player”).
Start a new screen recording
- Click on “File” in the menu bar.
- Select “New Screen Recording”.
Adjust recording settings
- A small screen recording window will appear. Click the drop-down arrow next to the record button to adjust settings, such as choosing your microphone if you want to record audio.
Start recording
- Click the red record button. You will be prompted to click to record the entire screen or drag to select a portion of the screen to record.
- Once recording starts, a small control bar will appear at the top of the screen.
Stop recording
- To stop recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar or press Command+Control+Esc.
Save your recording
- Once the recording is complete, a preview of the recording will appear. You can then save it by clicking “File” > “Save” and choosing a location on your Mac.
Record Screen on Mac Using Screenshot Toolbar
For those using macOS Mojave or later, the Screenshot Toolbar offers a more integrated solution. Follow the steps below to record a screen on Mac using the Screenshot Toolbar (macOS Mojave and later).
Open the Screenshot Toolbar
Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screenshot toolbar.
You have several options. To record your entire screen, click the icon that looks like a screen with a circle in the corner. To record a selected portion, click the icon that looks like a dotted box with a circle in the corner.
Click “Options” to adjust settings such as where to save your recording, whether to include audio, and whether to set a timer.
Click “Record” to start recording. If you choose to record part of the screen, drag to select the area you want to record, then click “Start Recording” in that area.
Click the Stop button in the menu bar or press Command+Control+Esc.
- Save your recording
- The recording will be saved to the location you specified in the settings.
Other options
While QuickTime Player and the Screen Capture Toolbar cover the basic needs, you may need more advanced features like live streaming, detailed editing, or higher quality recordings. For these purposes, third-party applications offer enhanced features.