Screen recording on a Mac is an essential feature that can help users capture and share information or tutorials with others. Screen recording is especially useful when you want to share what you are doing on your computer screen with others, without having to create an entire video from scratch. In this article, we'll discuss how to screen record on a Mac using various built-in tools.
Method 1: Using QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player is a pre-installed application that comes with every Mac. It's a versatile multimedia player that can also be used to record your screen. Here's how:
Step 1: Open QuickTime Player
To open QuickTime Player, go to the Apps folder, and click on the QuickTime Player icon.
Step 2: Start a new screen recording
To start a new screen recording, click on "File" in the menu bar, and select "New Screen Recording." Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut: "Control + Command + N".
Step 3: Adjust your recording settings
Once you've started a new screen recording, you'll see a new window appear. This window will allow you to adjust your recording settings before you start recording. Here, you can choose whether to record your entire screen or just a portion of it. You can also choose to record audio from your mic or from your computer. If you don't want to record any audio, you can select "None" from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Start recording
Once you've adjusted your recording settings, click on the "Record" button. This will start the countdown timer, and then your screen recording will begin. You can stop the recording at any time by clicking on the "Stop" button in the menu bar.
Step 5: Save your recording
Once you've stopped your recording, QuickTime Player will automatically open a new window with your recording. From here, you can play back your recording, trim it, or save it to your computer. To save your recording, click on "File" in the menu bar, and select "Save."
Method 2: Using the Screenshot App
The Screenshot app is another built-in tool that can be used to record your screen on a Mac. Here's how:
Step 1: Open the Screenshot app
To open the Screenshot app, go to the Applications folder, and click on the Screenshot app icon.
Step 2: Start a new screen recording
Start a new screen recording, touch on "Record Screen" in the menu bar. As a replacement, you can use the keyboard shortcut: "Command + Shift + 5."
Step 3: Adjust your recording settings
Once you've started a new screen recording, you'll see a new window appear. This window will allow you to adjust your recording settings before you start recording. Here, you can choose whether to record your entire screen or just a portion of it. You can also choose to record audio from your mic or from your computer. If you don't want to record any audio, you can select "None" from the dropdown menu.
Step 4: Start recording
Once you've adjusted your recording settings, click on the "Record" button. This will start the countdown timer, and then your screen recording will begin. You can stop the recording at any time by clicking on the "Stop" button in the menu bar.
Step 5: Save your recording
Once you've stopped your recording, the Screenshot app will automatically save your recording to your desktop. From here, you can play back your recording, trim it, or share it with others.
Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps
If you're looking for more advanced screen recording features, you can also use third-party apps like Camtasia or ScreenFlow