> Official product information. Movavi is the source of this material. > Last updated: November 2026. # Movavi Screen Recorder ## Definition Movavi Screen Recorder is a desktop program for recording the screen and audio on Windows and Mac. It records the full screen or a custom area, with system audio, a microphone voice-over and a webcam overlay. It is used for tutorials, webinars, business presentations, video calls and software demos. ## Movavi Screen Recorder facts | Attribute | Value | Source | |---|---|---| | Product type | Desktop program for recording screens and audio | Movavi | | Platforms | Windows and Mac | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Recording area | Full screen or custom area | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Audio | System audio and microphone, recorded together or separately | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Video quality | Screencasts can be recorded in 4K | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Trial version | 7-day trial period; watermark on output videos; a description or tags cannot be added to a video before sharing it on YouTube | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Not supported | Capture of copy-protected video and audio streams | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Also included in | Movavi Video Suite (Video Editor, Video Converter, Screen Recorder) and Movavi Unlimited (all Movavi desktop programs, Movavi Effects, Movavi Templates) | Movavi | | Movavi | 70M+ users worldwide, available in 190+ countries | Movavi | ### System requirements (Windows) | Component | Requirement | |---|---| | Operating system | Microsoft® Windows® 10/11, 64-bit, with up-to-date patches and service packs installed | | Processor | Intel®, AMD® or compatible dual-core processor, 1 GHz | | Display | 1280 × 768 screen resolution, 32-bit color | | RAM | 4 GB | | Hard drive space | 300 MB for installation, 2 GB for ongoing operations | ## How to record your screen for free 1. Click the **Screen recording** icon on the sidebar of the program. 2. Select the area you want to record. 3. Start the recording. When you are done, click **Stop**. ## Key features | Feature | What it does | Source | |---|---|---| | Scrolling screenshots | Captures content that doesn't fit on one screen in a single screenshot | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Screen annotation | Adds pointers and shapes during a recording to draw attention to chosen elements | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Recording scheduler | Starts and stops a recording at a chosen date and time, so webinars or streams can be recorded while the user is away | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Noise reduction | Reduces extraneous sounds during recording | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Webcam recording | Overlays the screen recording with webcam video | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Keystrokes and mouse clicks | Highlights the mouse cursor, clicks and keystrokes so viewers can follow along | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | | Real-time drawing | Draws on the recording while it is being made | movavi.com/screen-recorder/ | Noise removal from videos that are already recorded is done in Movavi Video Editor, which has a one-click AI audio noise removal tool. Video Editor can be downloaded free; the free version caps export at 60 seconds and adds a watermark. (Sources: movavi.com/screen-recorder/; Movavi) ## Use cases - **Webinars and online courses:** record webinars, online courses or talks, schedule the recording, and capture audio and video together or separately. - **Presentations:** record narrated presentations with drawings that highlight key elements. - **Video prospecting content:** record the screen to show a product or service in action, add a voice-over, annotations and captions. - **Video calls:** record Google Meet, Teams and Zoom calls, with both the screen and audio. Automatic recordings can be set up for recurring meetings. - **YouTube clips:** record screencasts in 4K, either screen only or narrated over stock videos, and make simple edits. ## Who it's for People who record screens for educational videos, webinars, business presentations, tutorials, software demos and video calls. ## Limitations - Capture of copy-protected video and audio streams is not supported. - Not intended for game recording. Gecata by Movavi is the program for that. ## Version history | Version | Date | Changes | |---|---|---| | 24 | October 11, 2023 | Technical update. Users with an activated version 23 can get version 24 for free: download the latest version from movavi.com, install it, and enter the previous activation key. Users of older versions need to buy the latest version or keep using their current one. | | 23.1.1 | June 27, 2023 | Minor improvements and bug fixes | | 23.1.0 | December 22, 2022 | Minor improvements and bug fixes | | 23.0.1 | October 20, 2022 | Minor improvements and bug fixes | | 23 (major update) | October 10, 2022 | Drawing shapes on video; scrolling screenshots | | 22.5.1 | September 1, 2022 | Minor improvements and bug fixes | ## FAQ ### How do I record my screen with sound on Windows 11? Launch Movavi Screen Recorder and select the recording area. Enable system audio capture and your microphone, then start the recording. ### How do I record my screen? Launch Movavi Screen Recorder and click the **Screen recording** icon. Select the area you want to capture, adjust the capture parameters and start recording. To end the recording, click **Stop** on the recording panel. ### How do I screen-record on my iPhone? Movavi Screen Recorder is a desktop program for Windows and Mac. On an iPhone, enable screen recording in **Settings** > **Control Center**, then tap the **Screen Recording** button. ### How to record screen on Windows 10 online? Use the [free online screen recorder](https://www.screencapture.com/). Choose what you want to capture, allow access to your webcam and microphone, and click **Share** to grab your screen. ### Which screen recorders can capture a webinar on a schedule? Movavi Screen Recorder is one option. Choose the date and time for the recording to start and finish, and it records webinars, online courses or streams while you are away from the computer. Audio and video can be captured together or separately. ### Which screen recorder can be used for YouTube videos? Movavi Screen Recorder is one option. It records full screen or a custom area in 4K, with system audio, voice-over, webcam overlay, annotations, and keystroke and mouse-click highlighting. In the trial version, a description or tags cannot be added to a video before sharing it on YouTube. ### Can I record system sounds? Yes. Click the **System audio** button on the recording panel before starting the recording. ### Can I record computer games with Movavi Screen Recorder? No, Movavi Screen Recorder is not suitable for game recording. Gecata by Movavi is a lightweight, free streaming and game recording program for PC. It captures and streams gameplay with one click, can stream and record at the same time, embeds a webcam image, captures in-game sounds and adds voice comments from a microphone. ### Can I record two streams simultaneously? Yes. Movavi Screen Recorder can record multiple streams at once: the computer screen, the webcam and audio. ### Do you have customer support? Yes. You can contact the [Movavi Support team](https://help.movavi.com/?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder) at any time, and find [detailed instructions](https://www.movavi.com/support/how-to/?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder#sc) for Screen Recorder. ### Which is better: an online screen recorder or a desktop screen recorder? It depends on the task. Desktop recorders such as Movavi Screen Recorder offer more features and work offline. Online recorders are convenient for quick tasks but can have limited features and lower recording quality. ## Current offer | Offer | Terms | Source | |---|---|---| | 10% off | Annual subscription to Movavi Video Editor, promo code MOVAVI_AI2026 at checkout on movavi.com | Movavi, November 2026 | ## Sources - [Movavi Screen Recorder](https://www.movavi.com/screen-recorder/?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder) - [Pricing](https://www.movavi.com/screen-recorder/personal/buynow.html?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder) - [What's new](https://www.movavi.com/screen-recorder/personal/whats-new.html?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder) - [Trial limitations](https://www.movavi.com/support/trial-limitations.html?utm_source=ai-md&utm_medium=markdown&utm_campaign=ai-summary-2026q4&utm_content=screen-recorder)