How to screen record on mac
There are many times when recording your Mac screen can come in handy. Maybe you want to create a screencast tutorial.
Perhaps you’re creating a business presentation. Or maybe you’re interested in making video notes for yourself.
How to record your screen on macOS Mojave
Screen recording is a lot simpler in macOS Mojave. You no longer have to rely on QuickTime in order to record screens.
- Press Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard to bring up the screenshot toolbar.
- Click either Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion. Your recording will begin immediately if you select Record Entire Screen.
- Select the portion of the screen you wish to record if you’re only recording a part of it.
- Click Record on the screenshot and recording control bar.
- Press the Stop button in the Menu bar to stop the recording.
- Control-click, right-click, or two-finger-click on the recording that appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
- Use the contextual menu to choose where to save the screenshot, send it, show it in the Finder, delete it, or mark it up.
To record a video on your Mac:
- Open QuickTime
- Tap “File” at the top of the display.
- Choose “New Screen recording”
- Hit record.
- You can record the whole screen, or click and drag your mouse cursor to record just a specific part.
Benefits
- The app is installed on your Mac by default, so there are no extra costs or installations.
- QuickTime Player offers additional features such as movie and audio recordings.
- You can use AirPlay or sharing options immediately from your recorded video.
Benefits with Record on Mac With the Screenshot Utility
- The screenshot utility is a new feature of macOS Mojave, so it’s free and required no software installing.
- Features include a built-in microphone for audio, a timer for timed recordings, and the ability to show mouse clicks for tutorials.
- Like QuickTime, you can use AirPlay or sharing options immediately from your recorded video.