Screen Record on Mac

You’re likely here because you:

• Are using an Apple Mac computer
• But you don’t know how to screen record on it

Well, your Mac has the power to do it — without installing any app! Now, I’ll quickly show you how to use that power feature 100% for free.

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What is Screen Recording on Mac?

Answer: Screen recording on a Mac is the process of capturing video of everything happening on your screen.

Using tools like QuickTime Player or the screenshot toolbar (Command + Shift + 5), you can record your entire screen or a specific portion, including audio, to create tutorials, presentations, or save online content directly to your Mac.

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How to Make a Screen Recording on Mac

Answer: The fastest way to screen record on a Mac is to use press “shift + ⌘ command + 5” at the same time. This is the screen record shortcut.

1. Open your Mac computer
2. Press “shift + command ⌘ + 5” at the same time
3. Choose how to record: “Selected Screen” or “Entire Screen“
4. Optionally, click “Options” for settings
5. Click “Record” > Being your recording
6. To finish, press the new button on the menu bar (top of the screen)

In essence, steps 1 → 3 are the ones you care most about. The rest are just for confirmation and finishing the recording.

Pro Tip: When finished, you’ll find the recording on your Desktop.

That’s how easy it is to create a screen record. No need to ever pay for any other screen recording software!

You can make as many as your Mac’s storage permits (which is a lot, unless you’re not screen recording for +1 hour).

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Troubleshooting: I Can’t Find Screen Recordings on My Mac

Most often, people can’t find their screen recordings because they’ve changed the storage folder by mistake.

To check that: Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 > “Options” > “Save to” > Choose a folder.

Though, this just one potential fix.

If you’ve finished your screen recording and it doesn’t turn out to be on your desktop, here’s what you can do:

1. Check Default Save Location: Look in the settings of the recording software for the default save path.
2. Search Your Computer: Use your file search feature to look for common video file types like .mp4 or .mov.
3. Look in Temporary Files: Check your system’s temporary files folder for unsaved recordings.
4. Review Recent Files in the Software: Open the recording app and check for a “Recent” or “History” section.
5. Check Cloud Storage: Look in any linked cloud services like Google Drive or OneDrive.
6. Reopen the Application: Close and reopen the recording software to see if it recovers the file.
7. Restart Your Computer: A quick restart can refresh file caches.
8. Check for Auto-Save Options: See if the software has an auto-save feature and how to access those files.

If you still can’t find it, you may need to redo the recording.

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Why should you Screen Record on Mac?

Screen recording on a Mac is useful because it allows you to:

1. Create Tutorials and Demos: Easily capture step-by-step guides for software, workflows, or troubleshooting to share with others.
2. Document Meetings and Presentations: Record virtual meetings, presentations, or webinars to review important information later.
3. Capture Visual Content for Projects: Screen recording is helpful for capturing footage for video projects, especially when creating educational or tech-related content.
4. Save Time on Explanations: Instead of typing lengthy instructions, you can show exactly what to do, making explanations clearer and more efficient.

Screen recording on a Mac is quick and intuitive, with built-in tools making it accessible for various needs.

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Frequently Asked

1. Does Mac screen record include sound?

Answer: Yes, Mac screen recordings include sound by default.

On Mac, you can only turn off your microphone during a screen record like so: Shift + Command (⌘) + 5 > Options > Microphone > None.

2. How to stop screen recording on Mac?

Answer: To stop screen recording on a Mac, click the “Stop” button in the menu bar or press “Command (⌘) + Control + Esc”. The recording will save automatically.

Your recording will automatically save to the designated location.

3. Is there an app to screen record on Mac?

Answer: Yes, QuickTime is the best app to screen record on Mac. It is Apple’s built-in software that comes with every Mac computer.

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Thanks a lot for reading this,
David Ch
Head of the Editing Team at SendShort