How to Record Streaming Video with the Screen Recorder
Movavi Screen Recorder is a great program for capturing online video or any other kind of screen activity. With the Screen Recorder, you can capture streaming video without lags and copy it to your hard drive in any format or for replaying on any mobile device. Take a look at what the program has to offer:
- Website, desktop and software activity capture
- Podcasts and online radio capturing
- High-quality recording at 60 fps
- Fast conversion of the recorded video
- Handy recording scheduler
- Cursor effects
- Support for Windows and Mac
Let’s learn how to capture streaming video with this real-time video ripper. Download the Screen Recorder right now and capture any web video!
Step 1. Install the Streaming Video Recorder on Your PC or Mac
Wait until the downloaddownload is finished, then run the installation file and follow simple instructions on how to install our online video stream catcher.
Step 2. Set the Capture Parameters
Open the web page that contains the video you want to capture. After launching the program, the sidebar will appear on your screen. Click on the Recording icon and draw the capture frame over the video. You can then further change the frame by hand according to the size of the web video window. If you’re going to view and record online video at maximum resolution, we recommend you select a full screen.
If you need to leave your computer for a while, use the capture timer and the program will stop grabbing the video at the designated time. To adjust the capture time settings, click the Settings icon, open the Scheduler tab and specify the exact time for the program to start recording your screen, as well as the required duration.
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When you decided on the size of capture area, the control panel will appear. Click on the System Audio icon to activate the recording of internal sounds. Don't forget to turn off Microphone to remove external noises from the record.
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Step 3. Record the Live Stream
Click the REC button to start the screen video recording. It will commence after a 3-second countdown, which leaves you plenty of time to prepare and hit Play on the streaming video player when the recording process starts. Once you’ve captured the video from the web page, click Stop, the video will be immediately saved to your hard drive in MKV format. You will see a preview window which lets you check the captured material, trim it, and export it in any other format.
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Step 4. Convert Your Screencast (Optional)
You can convert your recording to another video format right after screen capturing. To do this, click Save As in the preview window and select the format you want along with the video quality. If you want to see more settings, click Advanced to change the resolution or set the desired FPS. Click Save to begin saving your clip in the chosen format.
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Now you know how to capture video from website in the most efficient way and keep it on your hard drive.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.
Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.
How to Capture Streaming Video Online Using HYFY Recorder
If you have program incompatibility issues or simply don’t want to install any software, there’s another solution that goes by the name of HYFY Recorder. This is a browser extension that also lets you capture your screen activity and either download the recorded video or share it online. Unfortunately, it doesn’t offer any video editing capabilities and doesn’t let you choose the recording area manually, which may be important when recording a streaming video. Also, this plug-in only works with Google Chrome, so you may have to switch browsers to use this one.
Step 1. Install the Screen Capture Plug-in
On the Chrome Web Store page for HYFY Recorder, click Add to Chrome and in the pop-up window agree to install the plug-in.
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When the extension is installed, you’ll be redirected to the registration page where you must sign up. The plug-in won’t work unless you register on the website.
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Step 2. Start Recording the Online Video
Click the extension icon in the browser toolbar and then hit Start Recording.
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The pop-up window will ask you to choose the source for online video capture: it may be the whole screen, a program window or an opened browser page. Choose the desired recording area and wait for the recording to start after a short countdown.
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Step 3. Stop Recording and Save the Video
To stop the capture process, hit the Stop button in the pop-up window.
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In the same window, click Preview & Share to open the page with your recorded video.
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To download the video to your hard drive, click the Download button. If you want to share your video online, simply copy the link and paste it on your website or wherever you want to post it.
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How to Record Live Stream with Capto on Mac
One more way to capture streaming videos is to use a live stream recorder called Capto. This app is specifically designed for capturing videos and taking screenshots that need additional editing. The program would be useful for business as well as personal use, but the interface may come across as rather complex and nonintuitive to some users. Another important issue with Capto is that it’s a Mac-only program and won’t work for you if you are a Windows user.
Step 1. Download and Install the Application
Download the .dmg installation file from the app’s official site. Then double-click it and in the open window drag the Capto icon to the Applications folder. Make sure to enable the system to launch programs downloaded from sources other than the App Store.
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Step 2. Set the Recording Parameters
In the open program window, click Record and choose the option you need: hit Screen to record the whole screen or Area to manually select the area that needs to be recorded.
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Step 3. Start Recording
After you click one of the options, the recording settings pop-up window will appear. Here, you can choose the audio source, set the frame rate and tweak a few cursor options.
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When all the parameters are set, click Continue to start capturing video. After the three-second countdown, the recording process will begin and you’ll be able to see the progress on the status menu.
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Step 4. Stop the Capture Process and Save the Video
To stop capturing, simply click on the indicator in the status menu and choose Stop & Save Recording.
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A new window will open and you’ll see the video appear in the app’s library.
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Open the video in the preview window by clicking it. There you’ll be able to watch the video, slightly edit it with cropping and cutting functions, add graphics and drawings, and tweak the audio.
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To save the edited video, click File and then Export. Set the output parameters and hit Save.
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How to Rip Streaming Videos for Free
Another alternative is to record streaming video with free software like ThunderSoft Screen Recorder. The program is available for Windows and Mac and lets you capture screens, record microphone sound, and make screenshots. Note that the free version has a couple of limitations: the output video will have a watermark on it, and the recording time is limited to 30 minutes.
Step 1. Install and Run ThunderSoft Screen Recorder
Download the installation file from the Thundershare website and launch it. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the program; when that’s done, double-click the program icon to run the recorder.
Step 2. Adjust the Settings
To set the capture parameters, click the Settings button in the lower part of the program window.
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On the Target tab, you can choose the area to be recorded. Click Full Screen to record the whole screen. If you want to capture just a part of the screen, pick User-defined. Click Camera if you want to record video with your webcam.
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Open the Video tab to set the output format, quality, resolution, FPS, and destination folder. In the Audio tab, select the source for the audio you want to record. Adjust other settings, such as adding a watermark or embedding the mouse cursor in the recording, as needed. When all the settings are in place, click OK.
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Step 3. Record and Save the Video
After you click OK, the recording will start automatically. You can hit Pause when you need to, and click Stop when you’ve recorded enough and want to save the video.
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As you can see, all these programs handle their screen recording functions well and each has pros and cons, so the final choice lies with you. However, Movavi Screen Recorder may be a more widely usable option for a number of reasons. It works with both Windows and Mac, has an intuitive and user-friendly interface, and doesn’t require registration to start recording. So if you want a high-quality program you can rely on – Movavi Screen Recorder is what you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can record streaming videos with special screen-capture software. You can use a desktop app, for example, Movavi Screen Recorder. Alternatively, you can use an online tool – you can search for a screen recording extension in the Chrome Web Store.
You can record live TV with the help of a digital video recorder (DVR). Today you can find DVR devices that work without a cable – they’re called over-the-air (OVT) DVRs.
There are special tools that let you download streaming videos in Chrome. For example, you can use the Free Online Video Downloader from Acethinker. This is an online tool that lets you download videos from different websites – you just need to copy the URL of the video you want to save, paste it into the address bar, and click Download.
You can record a live stream using screen capture software. Try Movavi Screen Recorder – it’s a useful app that lets you record your laptop screen and save the video in any popular format.
One way to record a streaming video is to use a desktop screen recorder. If you don’t want to install software on your computer, you can use a screen-recording browser extension.
