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How to Choose the Recording Compression

A codec compresses videos down to smaller sizes, or decompresses videos for playback. Learn about the codecs you can use in Morae.

The word codec stands for compressor/decompressor. A codec compresses videos down to smaller sizes, or decompresses videos for playback. A codec is the algorithm used to create a video. By default, Windows comes with many different codecs you can use in Morae. Each codec has its own set of strengths and weaknesses. Certain codecs are better to use in certain situations, because of the way they compress content.

There are three options for selecting a screen recording codec:

•  Lossless video
• Full motion video
• Custom

Use the following guidelines to choose a codec to use for recording.

Lossless video

In most cases, select this option when recording computer screen-based sessions. This option produces the highest quality recordings, but may create extremely large files if the screen has a lot of motion (such as a video playing) or a camera is the main video source.

Full motion video

Select this option if you are recording a camera is the main video source or a screen with a lot of motion (such as a video playing).

Custom

Only for advanced users. If you choose custom video compression settings, you may not be able to record or use the recording in Manager.