Record a Video with Snagit
Learn how to capture a video and make quick edits before sharing with colleagues.
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Learn how to capture a video and make quick edits before sharing with colleagues.
In this tutorial:
When a screenshot isn’t enough, record a video of the screen as an MP4 file. You can choose to record microphone audio, system audio, and a webcam. Use Snagit videos to:
The capture opens in Snagit Editor where you can preview, edit, and share the capture.
Note: To enable the webcam or microphone on Mac, you must allow Snagit access. In the System Preferences, select Security & Privacy > Privacy tab > Microphone or Camera > enable Snagit 2022. See MacOS Permissions.
Tip: Save time with capture presets.
If you frequently use the same video dimensions or recording settings, save the settings as a preset for future use. See Save Capture Settings as Presets.
Select a recording area option: Region, Window (Windows), or Fullscreen (Mac). Click the gear icon for additional options.
Select to share the video recording to a specific destination or select None to select a destination later. For more information about sharing destinations, see Share Captures.
Record a built-in webcam or other camera device.
Open the capture in Snagit Editor to preview, edit, and share the video.
To skip previewing and editing the capture in Snagit Editor and share directly to a destination:
Include the cursor in the capture.
Note: For video captures, it is recommended to capture the cursor with video recordings to show where the action occurs on the screen.
Record audio using a microphone device during video capture.
Record the system audio (sounds from applications and websites) during video capture.
To create quality videos, you should consider the recording dimensions before starting the video recording. It is important to select the appropriate dimensions for where you plan to share the video with your audience. Snagit provides several ways to help you select the appropriate dimensions for your video recordings.
Snagit offers the flexibility to record custom dimensions, a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio, the entire screen, a region, or a window. Frame the screen content by selecting a recording area that only includes the relevant screen content.
Fullscreen
Click the Fullscreen button.
Window
Region
Click and drag to select an area on the screen. To lock the selection to a specific aspect ratio:
Custom Dimensions
Standard Dimensions
Snagit’s video guides show standard or recommended dimensions (up to 1920×1080) for common video sharing destinations such as YouTube, websites, and mobile devices. Available video guides are:
If you plan to share your video to a location that requires specific video dimensions, it is recommended to record at these dimensions or at the same aspect ratio as the recommended dimensions.
Tip: Limit video recordings to one hour or less.
It is recommended to limit video recordings to one hour or less. Recording longer than one hour can lead to problems with the video or a failed video capture.
Note: This tutorial is for Snagit version 2022. Previous versions may look or function differently.