The problem with many built-in screen recorders that come standard on your computer is that they limit you to just recording. You can use free apps like QuickTime (on Mac) or Xbox App (Windows), but, if you’re comparing different screen recording tools, make sure you get a screen recorder with sound recording and video editing options built-in.

To customize the shortcuts for your keyboard, see Customize Camtasia Shortcuts Should I use a free screen recorder? To configure your own hotkeys for your keyboard, see Customize the Snagit Hotkeys. Yep! Here are a few of the top shortcuts for Snagit and Camtasia: Snagit Hotkeys You can also record your system audio (that’s the sound that comes out of your speakers). Use microphone audio to narrate your video from your computer’s built-in microphone or an external mic. You can include video and audio when you record your screen too. When you record your screen you can include typing the address into your browser and show all your mouse movements and clicks to let people see exactly where to go and how to get there. And if you want to record the sounds that come from your computer, like the beeps and boops you hear, select the system audio option. To record your voice, select the microphone. Step 5: Produce and share How to record your screen with sound Step 3: Record your desktop with audio (if you want to) Step 2: Choose the region you want to record Something like Camtasia will give you a full built-in video editing suite of tools you can use.Ĭamtasia even allows you to enhance the video by zooming in on areas of emphasis, highlighting your mouse clicks, adding text or graphic call-outs, and more. Longer or more complex recordings may need more editing. How to record your computer screen (Use Camtasia for polished, professional-quality screen recordings) When you have your video ready to share, use the Share menu to save the video or send it to the web. It’s perfect for when you want videos that look great, but don’t take hours of editing time. Snagit is great for screenshots and quick and easy screen recordings.

Short, simple recordings that won’t require much editing can be done with something like Snagit (which is what I use most of the time). How to record your desktop screen (Use Snagit for short, quick recordings) Today, I’ll show you how to record your screen with Snagit for simple recordings, and Camtasia for more polished videos. However, recordings made with Snagit can be easily shared with Camtasia and assembled into longer, more complex videos there. Snagit is great for simple, short desktop recordings, while something like Camtasia might be better for longer, more complex jobs.

The first thing you’ll need to do is choose the screen recording software you’ll use.

Quicktime record screen and audio