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How to record your computer screen

Edited by
Ben Jacklin
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Effortlessly capture screens so you never miss a single thing. Select full-screen or custom area recording, then grab online calls, webinars, video lessons, and more.

Step 1. Download and install Movavi Screen Recorder

Download the latest version of Movavi Screen Recorder to your PC or Mac. Run the installation file, follow the on-screen instructions, and launch the program.

Step 2. Select the recording area

Click on the Screen recording button. Use your mouse to draw a frame around the area you want to capture.

Once you select the capture area and release the mouse button, you’ll see the recording panel on the screen. Activate the System audio, Microphone, and Webcam buttons if you want to enable these audio and video inputs.

Step 3. Start recording

Click the REC button to start recording.

As you record, you can click Pause to temporarily halt the process and Stop to end the session.

Step 4. Edit and export

After stopping the recording, use the built-in editing tools to trim or cut your video.

Once you’re happy with the result, click Export to save the video in the desired format and resolution.

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