How to Record Mac
Capture the screen of your Mac is an essential skill that will allow you to create tutorials, share content or just save important moments. With macOS's built-in tools, recording your screen is easier than you imagine. Get ready to discover how to do it quickly and effectively.
Record the screen of your Mac opens up a range of possibilities. You will be able to create TutorialsStep by Step, share gameplay of your favorite video games or capture memorable moments from your video conferences. Plus, it's a great way to document bugs or technical issues to request support.
Use QuickTime Player to Record Screen
QuickTime Player, the default media player app on macOS, also has a screen recording. Follow these steps to use it:
- Open QuickTime Player from the Applications folder.
- From the top menu, select “File” and then “New Screen Recording.”
- Click the button recording to start the capture.
- Select if you want to record the fullscreen or just a portion of it.
- To stop recording, click the icon stop in the top menu bar.
- Save the resulting video file to the desired location.
Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Quick Recording
macOS also offers keyboard shortcuts to start and stop screen recording instantly. Use the following combinations:
- Shift + Command + 5: Open the toolbar de screenshot.
- Shift + Command + 6: Record the entire screen.
- Shift + Command + 7: Records a selected portion of the screen.
Configure Advanced Recording Options
To access advanced recording options, open the screenshot toolbar by pressing Shift + Command + 5. From here you can:
- Select the location where the recordings will be saved.
- Turn recording on or off audio of the microphone.
- Show or hide the mouse click in the recording.
- Establish a with a timer to start recording automatically.
Edit and Share your Recordings
Once you're done recording, you can use QuickTime Player to perform basic editions like trimming the video or adjusting the audio volume. Then, save the file in the desired format and share it via email, cloud storage services or social networks.
Recording your Mac screen gives you a powerful tool to communicate ideas, share knowledge and capture important moments. With macOS's built-in options, you can do this simply and effectively. Experiment with the different settings and see how this feature can improve your productivity and creativity.