How to Start and Stop Screen Recordings on a Macbook
Wondering how to start and stop screen recordings on a Mac? We’ve got you covered with several methods to record videos of what’s on your screen.
The Mac has some great tools for recording your screen. You can make video tutorials, business presentations or just notes in documents easily with the built-in tool!
Here’s how to start and stop recording your Mac screen with a few different methods.
How to Screen Record on a Macbook Using the Screenshot Utility
There are many ways to record your screen on the Mac. The easiest of which is by using Screenshot Utility, which lets you take both screenshots and visual recordings in addition to one another!
To start recording, press CMD + Shift and 5 on your keyboard. You can also choose to only record the selected portion of screen by selecting it from this menu as well!
When you want to record your screen, use the Record Entire Screen option. This will allow for easy movement between screens and quick recording times!
When you choose Record Selected Portion, it’s important that the area being recorded is in frame. You can adjust this by dragging around its corners with your mouse or tapping on any location within its borders–you don’t need to click anywhere outside of these lines for them not be considered partway through recording!
Clicking on the Options button allows you to select various options for your Mac screen recording. This includes choosing what kind of mic and location will be used, as well as more customized choices that can make all aspects easier or harder based off preferences! Once ready hit record so we may get started right away
How to Stop Screen Recording on Your Macbook
You may be confused about how to stop the recording, as there is no visible screenshot utility window. Instead you should see a small Stop icon in your macOS menu bar and simply click on it for stopping recording on your Mac.
You can also hit Cmd + Control+ Esc to Stop recording. Or, if you want the screenshot bar back with an option for stopping what’s being captured there as well!
The recording will automatically save to your desktop, and you’ll see a preview of it in the bottom-right corner. If clicked on this picture can be trimmed for later use!
Benefits of Screen Recording With the Screenshot Utility
- The screenshot utility has been a default feature of macOS since macOS Mojave, so it’s free and requires no software installation.
- Additional features include a built-in microphone for audio, a timer for timed recordings, and the ability to show mouse clicks for tutorials.
- You can use AirPlay or sharing options immediately from your recorded video.
How to Screen Record on a Macbook Using QuickTime Player
To make sure your screen is always safe, use the built-in screenshot tool of macOS Mojave or earlier. If you’re using a different operating system like Windows 10 then it’s best to go with Quicktime player which has all features available under one roof including screenshots!
To record your screen with the QuickTime Player, simply open up File > New Screen Recording from within its menu bar.
This launches an overlay that allows you to select various options for recording your screen. You can choose either Record Entire Screen or Selected Portion, similar as in the Screenshot utility.
To stop screen recording on your Mac, click the Stop icon in top right corner. It’s easy!
The recording video will open immediately. You can choose to edit it as required (using Trim or Rotate tools), then simply select File > Save and hit Cmd + S on your keyboard for an easy save!
Benefits of Screen Recording With QuickTime Player
- QuickTime Player is installed on your Mac by default, so there are no extra costs or installations.
- QuickTime Player offers additional features, such as movie and audio recordings.
- You can use AirPlay or sharing options immediately from your recorded video.
- QuickTime Player is available on Mac’s running older versions of macOS.
How to Record System Audio in Screen Recordings
Both of the options listed above only allow you to use a microphone to record the audio. This is handy if you want to record a voice-over or a podcast, but it’s ineffective if you want to record the system audio. Luckily, there is an easy way to get around this problem. All you need on your end are a few minutes and the free audio driver!
How to Screen Record on a Mac With Third-Party Apps
With these two options, there’s no reason to seek a third-party app for recording your Macbook screen unless you want or need more features. However we’ve included our favorite freeware software that may be useful below–just in case it unsatisfies with the built-in ones!
OBS Studio
The best app for recording your screen is OBS Studio. With features that are easy enough to use even if you’re new at this, it’s never been easier than now! You can also stream right into multiple platforms like Facebook and YouTube without any complicated software installation or download links needed – just tap on some buttons while chatting with friends in-game online (or not).
It’s Just as Easy to Take Screenshots on a Mac
Starting and stopping a screen recording on your Mac used to be more complicated. But now, it’s as simple as pressing one button! Hopefully, one of these methods is exactly what you need to record your Mac’s screen.