To record your computer screen for free, one popular option is OBS Studio, a free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. Here's how to use it for screen recording:
Steps to Record Screen Using OBS Studio:
Download and Install OBS Studio:
- Go to the OBS Studio website and download the software for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux).
- Install the software following the on-screen instructions.
Set Up OBS Studio for Screen Recording:
- Open OBS Studio after installation.
- In the Scenes section, click the "+" button to create a new scene (you can name it as you wish).
- In the Sources section, click the "+" button, then select Display Capture. This allows you to capture the whole screen.
- You can choose which screen to record if you have multiple monitors.
- Adjust the settings such as the resolution or output folder if needed.
Start Recording:
- Click the Start Recording button on the right-hand side of the OBS Studio interface to begin recording.
- You can now perform the actions on your screen, and OBS will record everything.
Stop Recording:
- When you’re done, click the Stop Recording button.
- Your video will be saved to the folder specified in the settings (by default, it’s saved in the Videos folder).
Keyboard Shortcuts (Optional):
You can set up keyboard shortcuts in OBS to start/stop recording quickly without needing to click on the software interface.
- Go to Settings > Hotkeys, then assign shortcuts to Start Recording and Stop Recording (e.g., you could use
Ctrl + Rto start andCtrl + Sto stop).
Additional Tips:
- You can use Audio Capture if you need to record audio from a microphone or system audio.
- You can also customize the output format and quality in the Settings menu under Output and Video.
OBS Studio is a powerful tool, not only for screen recording but also for live streaming and adding multiple audio/video sources. It's widely used because it's free and has a lot of features.
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