Macbook Record Screen

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Last updated on February 23rd, 2019 at 03:21 pm

Well, Apple made recording more easier than the previous method. Now you can easily record the MacBook Pro screen with just a single click. Although there is much software available we don’t recommend unless you are working as an advanced professional (as they have many other advanced features required during capturing).

MacBook screen recording using updated version (After updated to Mojave or latest) Open the start screen on MacBook from where you want to begin recording Video. Now press Shift+ Command+ 5 the small toolbar open at the bottom of your screen with different options. Fortunately, Mac has a built-in screen recorder and this feature was included with the macOS Mojave update is a feature that allows you to record video of your screen as well as take screenshots with the macOS screen capture tool. How to Record a Screen with Sound on a Mac Using Movavi Screen Recorder An easier way to record video and audio on a Mac at the same time is to use a tool like Movavi Screen Recorder. The software was created with ease of use in mind, but the design does not let that get in the way of placing in a ton of great features. Follow the steps below to record screen with audio on Mac with this alternative to QuickTime Player. If you are using a Windows computer, just download the Windows version and the steps are similar. Free download, install and launch this screen recorder on your Mac computer. In the home interface, select “Video Recorder” option.

Macbook Record Screen

Is It free to Record MacBook Pro Screen?

The answer is YES! MacBook allows you to record your screen absolutely free. There is in-built feature that make this possible. You are no longer need to pay high amount to purchase a software. Along with just recording a screen you can also enjoy some other features such as

  • Capture Entire Screen
  • Capture Selected Window
  • Capture Selected Portion
  • Record Entire Screen
  • Record Selected Portion

How to screen record on Mac?

Recording Screen using QuickTime Player

Macbook Record Screen

QuickTime Player is the oldest and widest used method by most of the Mac users but if your Mac is updated to MacOS Mojave or after that then skip this method and go for next.
  • Open QuickTime Player on Mac.
  • On the menu bar at the top of the screen, navigate to File > New Screen Recording.
  • The small window appears on your screen, tap on the red dot ???? to start recording your screen.
  • You can either choose to record the entire screen or you can select the crop portion of the screen.
  • Now your screen recording begins, you can stop it from the menu bar.

MacBook screen recording using updated version (After updated to Mojave or latest)

  • Open the start screen on MacBook from where you want to begin recording Video.
  • Now press Shift+ Command+ 5 the small toolbar open at the bottom of your screen with different options.
  • Either choose Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion as per your requirement. Now hit the record button to start recording.

If you are using MacBook with Touch Bar then you can see the timing of recording and you can stop it anytime or go to the menu bar and stop it from there.

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Further, you can do an advanced setup on your recorded movie with iMovie which is free in-built app on MacBook.

I hope this information about How to record MacBook Pro Screen? helps you in recording and you haven’t got an issue while following the above steps. If still, you find any problem, comment below we are ready to help you!

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Use the Screenshot toolbar

To view the Screenshot toolbar, press these three keys together: Shift, Command and 5. You will see onscreen controls for recording the entire screen, recording a selected portion of the screen or capturing a still image of your screen:

Record the entire screen

  1. Click in the onscreen controls. Your pointer will change to a camera .
  2. Click any screen to start recording that screen or click Record in the onscreen controls.
  3. To stop recording, click in the menu bar. Or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
  4. Use the thumbnail to trim, share, save or take other actions.

Record a selected portion of the screen

  1. Click in the onscreen controls.
  2. Drag to select an area of the screen to record. To move the entire selection, drag from within the selection.
  3. To start recording, click Record in the onscreen controls.
  4. To stop recording, click in the menu bar. Or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
  5. Use the thumbnail to trim, share, save or take other actions.
Macbook Record Screen

Trim, share and save

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After you stop recording, a thumbnail of the video appears briefly in the lower-right corner of your screen.

  • Take no action or swipe the thumbnail to the right and the recording will be saved automatically.
  • Click the thumbnail to open the recording. You can then click to trim the recording or click to share it.
  • Drag the thumbnail to move the recording to another location, such as to a document, an email, a Finder window or the Bin.
  • Control-click the thumbnail for more options. For example, you can change where your recordings are saved to, open the recording in an app or delete the recording without saving it.

Change the settings

Click Options in the onscreen controls to change these settings:

  • Save to: Choose where your recordings are automatically saved to, such as Desktop, Documents or Clipboard.
  • Timer: Choose when to start recording – immediately, 5 seconds or 10 seconds after you've click to record.
  • Microphone: To record your voice or other audio along with your recording, choose a microphone.
  • Show Floating Thumbnail: Choose whether to show the thumbnail.
  • Remember Last Selection: Choose whether to default to the selections you made the last time you used this tool.
  • Show Mouse Clicks: Choose whether to show a black circle around your pointer when you click in the recording.

Use QuickTime Player

  1. Open QuickTime Player from your Applications folder, then choose File > New Screen Recording from the menu bar. You will then see either the onscreen controls described above or the Screen Recording window described below.
  2. Before starting your recording, you can click the arrow next to to change the recording settings:
    • To record your voice or other audio with the screen recording, choose a microphone. To monitor that audio during recording, adjust the volume slider. If you get audio feedback, lower the volume or use headphones with a microphone.
    • To see a black circle around your pointer when you click, choose Show Mouse Clicks in Recording.
  3. To start recording, click and then take one of these actions:
    • Click anywhere on the screen to start recording the entire screen.
    • Or drag to select an area to record, then click Start Recording within that area.
  4. To stop recording, click in the menu bar or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
  5. After you've stopped recording, QuickTime Player opens the recording automatically. You can now play, edit or share the recording.

Macbook Record Screen With Internal Audio

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Macbook Pro How To Record Screen

  • The Screenshot toolbar is available in macOS Mojave or later.
  • When your recording is saved automatically, your Mac uses the name 'Screen Recording date at time.mov”.
  • To cancel making a recording, press the Esc key before clicking to record.
  • You can open screen recordings with QuickTime Player, iMovie and other apps that can edit or view videos.
  • Some apps may not let you record their windows.
  • Find out how to record the screen on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.