How to Screen Record on Mac: A Comprehensive Tutorial

With the rising need for tutorials, meetings, and demonstrations, screen recording on your Mac has become an invaluable tool. Whether you're a professional...

With the rising need for tutorials, meetings, and demonstrations, screen recording on your Mac has become an invaluable tool. Whether you're a professional aiming to create a new tutorial or just looking to save a cool animation you came across on the web, Apple's macOS has you covered.

How do I record my screen with sound on Mac?

1. Using the Built-in Screen Recording Feature in macOS Mojave and Later:
• Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screenshot toolbar.
• Choose to record the entire screen or just a portion of the screen.
• To record audio, click on the "Options" and select "Built-in Microphone" or another audio source. You can also show mouse clicks from here.
• Hit the "Record" button to start recording. Once done, click the stop button in the menu bar.
2. Using QuickTime Player:
• Open the QuickTime Player app from Applications.
• Go to File > New Screen Recording.
• Click on the dropdown arrow next to the record button to choose the audio source (such as the built-in microphone) or to show mouse clicks during the recording.
• Click the record button. You can record the entire screen or drag to record a selected portion.
• Press the "Stop" recording button from the menu bar once done.

Your recorded video will be saved in the MOV format, and you can even trim or edit it directly within the QuickTime player.

How do you record video on a Mac including webcam?

For this, QuickTime is again a fantastic choice.

• Open QuickTime and go to File > New Movie Recording.
• Here, you can record video using your Mac's webcam.

How to secretly record my Mac screen?

While recording without notifying the user can be ethically questionable, if you need discretion:

• Avoid choosing the "show mouse clicks" or system audio, as these might give visible or audible hints of a recording in progress.

How to record my entire computer screen or just a part?

As mentioned, using the Command + Shift + 5 command or the QuickTime player, you can choose to capture the whole screen or just a part of the screen.

Top 8 Software/Apps for Mac Screen Recording:

1. QuickTime Player: Apple's built-in screen recording tool that supports video editing.
2. OBS (Open Broadcaster Software): A free and open-source tool ideal for streaming and recording.
3. Zoom: While known for meetings, it has a screen recording feature, ideal for tutorials.
4. ScreenFlow: An all-in-one solution with video editing capabilities.
5. Snagit: Screen capture tool with annotations and GIF creation features.
6. Camtasia: Professional video editing and screen recording software.
7. Nimbus Screenshot & Screen Video Recorder: A Chrome extension perfect for quick captures.
8. Capto: Screen recording tool for Mac that's easy to use with video editing capabilities.

Remember, if you're recording tutorials for a variety of devices like iPhone, iPad, Android, or even a MacBook, ensure you highlight specific keyboard shortcuts, like Command + Control + Esc, and go over recording settings thoroughly to maintain clarity.