Open Screen Recording Controls

• Quick Access! Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the Screen Recording menu instantly.

Choose Full Screen or Select Area

• Pick Your Shot – You can choose to Record Entire Screen to capture everything on your screen, or select the Record Selected Portion option to focus on a specific area. Use the adjustable frame to customize the recording area.

Set Your Save Location

• Keep It Organized – Under Options, choose where your recording will be saved (Desktop, Documents, or any location you prefer).

Customize Recording Options (Optional)

• Enable Floating Thumbnail – Check Show Floating Thumbnail to quickly preview your recording before it saves.
• Show Mouse Clicks – Turn on Show Mouse Clicks if you want to highlight where you click during the recording. Great for tutorials!
• Add Microphone Audio – Under Microphone, choose a connected microphone to add narration to your recording. Useful if you’re explaining what’s on the screen.

Start Recording

• Let’s Roll – Hit the Record button, and you’re live! An icon will appear, showing you’re recording.

Perform Your Actions

• Do Your Thing – Go through the actions you want to capture on screen.

Stop Recording

• Wrap It Up – Click the Stop icon when done. You’ll see a floating thumbnail at the bottom right.

Review and Finalize

• Edit with Ease – Click the thumbnail to review or trim the footage, then click Done. Your video saves in the location you chose.

Share Your Creation

• Share It! You’ve got a polished video ready to post, send, or upload wherever you need.