How do I record a video of my screen?

Mac (macOS Mojave and newer)

Using Built-in Screenshot Toolbar:

Press Command + Shift + 5.

Choose Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion.

Click Record.

When done, click the Stop button in the menu bar (or Touch Bar).

Click the thumbnail in the bottom-right corner to edit or save.

Mac & Windows – Using QuickTime (Mac only officially)

Open QuickTime Player.

Go to File > New Screen Recording.

Use the dropdown next to the record button to select mic/click visibility.

Click the red record button.

Select screen or portion to record.

Click the stop icon in the menu bar (or Touch Bar).

Save via File > Save.

Windows (QuickTime not available natively)
QuickTime works only on Mac. For Windows, use:

Xbox Game Bar (press Win + G)

OBS Studio (free recording software)

Browser-Based Recording Tools
Use browser extensions such as:

Loom

Screencastify

Screenity

These let you record directly from your browser.

Android

AZ Screen Recorder:

Launch the app.

Tap Record and confirm screen recording.

Swipe down from the top of the screen to stop.

Mobizen:

Launch the app.

Use the floating air circle.

Tap the record icon to start recording.

Tap the red stop icon to stop.

iPhone / iPad (iOS 12 or later)

Go to Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls, and add Screen Recording.

Open Control Center.

iPhone X or newer: Swipe from top-right.
Older models: Swipe from the bottom.

Long press the record button and tap Microphone if needed.

Tap Start Recording.

To stop, open Control Center and tap the red record icon, or tap the red status bar and select Stop.

Recording will be saved in the Photos app.

Updated on: 28/04/2025