Film the screen of your Mac or Windows with one of these software - Tech Advisor

Here are the best programs that allow you to film everything that is happening on your screen, with sound and even comments

Parmarie-Laure, editorial manager

The reasons you want to film your screen, rather than making a screenshot, are numerous.Sometimes a fixed image is not enough, and what you really want is a video showing the action on the screen.

A screenshot is the equivalent of a photo, while recording can better illustrate the explanation of a problem or a solution, for example.

You may want to make YouTube videos, film your gameplay to share it with your friends, or anything else.To achieve this, you will need specialized software.

As with most software, screen recorders are not created equal and, although there are free versions, they generally do not have flexibility and the options of paid video publishers.Fortunately, test versions are made available before you put your hand in your pocket.

FlashBack Express

Flashback Express is completely free software.It is quick to download, easy to use and offers features that could be obtained from a paid version.

It looks a lot like Camtasia (which is quite expensive), but it only requires your email address, to which a free license key will be sent.

You will have access to tutorials, but you will probably not need it since the interface is very intuitive.You will be guided step by step towards correct orders.

Once you are done, the publisher opens and lets you change your video.

On the other hand, if you want to crop/zoom in a particular area, you will not be able to choose the position.

To unlock all the features, download Flashback Pro.

Windows 10 Game DVR

Game DVR is integrated into Windows 10.It is extremely simple and has interesting features.

Just press Windows + G to appear on your screen.To start recording the gameplay, press Windows + Alt + R.

In order to save the last 30 seconds of the game, use the Windows + Alt shortcut + G.

If you want to make a video capture in the background, then go to the settings, then in the current capture tab, and check the corresponding option.

Once the recording is finished, you can share your file.A children's game!

OBS Studio

Obs studio is open source software, it is not really intended for beginners.Although it mainly targets those who want to broadcast continuously on Twitch or YouTube.

However, it can also be used to film what is happening on your Windows desktop.

You will find help on its site but to save yourself time, when you use Obs Studio for the first time, click + in the Sources zone and select Display Capture.

You will then see your office appear, you can specify the monitor if you have several.

With Game Capture, he will gladly film games in full screen, which a lot of software refuses to do.

Obs is remarkably powerful software, especially for a free product and equipped with as many features.It is a complete tool for live broadcasting and recording.

Camtasia

Camtasia (formerly called Camtasia Studio) is a powerful tool that allows you to film your screen, modify the result into a careful presentation, then share everything.

You can highlight the pointer and the mouse clicks, as well as zoom in an area of the screen to facilitate the follow -up of what you do.

Camtasia's only downside is its price.It is reserved for regular users wishing to make very nice videos.

Note that it also works with the MacOS environment.

CamStudio

Camstudio is open source software, it is completely free for personal and commercial projects.

It has not been updated since 2013, and has only produced videos in SWF format.

It will be used to save part of your screen and add legends, if you create for Facebook, or if you just want to have your voice.Better yet, he does not add a watermark.

However, we regret that Camstudio does not have the post-capacity assembly tools that you will find elsewhere.

VideoProc Converter

VideoProc Converter is all -in -one video processing software for Windows/Mac, thanks to which you can convert, download, edit and save waterless videos.

Its interface is simple for easy use and adapted to the greatest number.It also allows you to save the screen, with your webcam or save both at the same time in Picture in Picture mode (PIP).You can also create videos on a green background, to change your background to post-production.And, you can add text, subtitles, a voiceover, etc..

If you are looking to create a video tutorial or share your gameplay then this software is the one you need.

Screencast-O-Matic

Screencast - O - Matic saves the audio and video of your computer and allows you to modify the area of your screen that you want to film.

With the free version, you are entitled to a maximum of 15 minutes, and a Screen -O - Matic watermark will be added.

You are allowed to publish in MP4, AVI and FLV formats, as well as to automatically download them to YouTube.

With the full version, make as many videos as desired, even in HD and delete the watermark.

Icecream Screen Recorder

Capable of making traditional screenshots but also videos of your office, Icecream Screen Recorder is a modern application that is available in free and paid version.

You can create MP4 files, keep the sound of your laptop or microphone, or even superimpose the video of a webcam.It is also possible to draw on the screen during recording.

What will probably get you around is its 5 min limit, with the pro version, the duration is unlimited.

SnagIt

Snagit is designed by the same company as Camtasia, and even if it is above all a screenshot tool, it can now record and make videos.

Although it is not free, it is much more affordable than Camtasia and it offers a trial at no cost.

We recommend it as long as your requirements in terms of capture and assembly are not too disproportionate.Note that it is compatible with macOS too.

Enregistreur d’actions utilisateur de Microsoft

User action recorder is integrated into Windows, from Windows 7, and you can use it as a screen recorder to get help to repair your Windows...or even create your own practical guides.

To access it: Windows → Windows accessories → User action recorder.

Before proceeding to recording we advise you to go to the settings (click the arrow to the right of?) To determine the location of your future multimedia file upstream.

Unlike the other software in this selection, it does not produce video because it is mainly designed to solve Windows problems.Besides, his full name is register the actions to reproduce a problem.

What you get, when you click on stop recording, is a series of screenshots and legends that explain exactly what you have done.

It may not be what you are looking for, but if you want an easy way to make a series of screenshots, then that's what is most practical.

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Marie-Laure, editorial manager

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