What is a screen recording?

A screen recording, also known as screencast or screenshot recorder, captures video of your computer screen. Screen recordings are a great way to teach or demonstrate to your audience. Some common uses include tutorials, how-to videos, training and coaching videos, or video lessons. Screencast-O-Matic offers a free screen recorder. Users can record as many videos as they want, up to 15 minutes long. You can launch the screen recorder directly from our website. Deluxe or Premier users can access advanced screen recording features including the ability to draw on your screen. You can find out more about our advanced features on our Pricing page.

How do you record your screen?

It’s easy to screen record with Screencast-O-Matic! You can launch the screen recorder directly from our website. Launch the recorder with a few easy clicks. The recorder will appear on your computer screen. You can easily adjust the size of the recording frame, add audio sources, and more! Here is 'The Ultimate Guide on How to Screen Record' to help you get started.

How to screen record on a Mac

We’ve made our video creation tools intuitive so you can work across multiple devices including a Mac.To screen record on a Mac, you can head to our Screen Recorder page to launch the recorder, or go to your hosting account to launch. Once you click, the recorder will appear on your Mac screen. Just adjust the size of the recording frame to fit around what you want to record or pick from our preselect sizes. You can choose to record either your webcam, screen, or both. Adjust your audio settings and pick a microphone to record your sound. When everything’s set, click ‘Rec’ to start recording. It’s that easy! Find out more in 'The Ultimate Guide on How to Screen Record'.

Can I edit my screen recordings?

Yes! Our video editor gives you the ability to edit any screen recording. Easily enhance your recordings with our intuitive editor. Add overlays including shapes, blurs, and more! Import recordings or videos to mix and match content. Create engaging video titles with animated text.There’s so much you can do in the video editor!Details can be found in our Video Editor page. New users can take advantage of our free 30-day video editor trial.

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Easily record your screen with our free screen recorder. You can capture any area of your screen for quick recordings with the option to add audio narration from your microphone and video from your webcam.

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Capture any part of your screen and start recording.
Add and size your webcam for picture in picture effect.
Narrate from your selected microphone as you record.
Add stock music and captions to your recording.
Trim the start and end to remove unnecessary parts
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Advanced Screen Recording Tools

Manage your Recordings and Screenshots in the Project Manager.

Record your screen, your webcam, or both for Picture-in-Picture. Capture system audio.

Quickly add automated Captions with Speech-to-Text, or use our interactive caption tool.

Start a video from the Script Tool to guide you through the recording process.

Enhance your videos with an expanded Stock Library of Music.

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Automated and interactive captioning for accessibility.
Use the script editor or import a script for perfectly-timed recordings.
Extended recording times.

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Easily create professional-quality videos using text, images, animations, and more! Polish your recordings by removing silences, cutting unneeded sections, and blurring out sensitive information.

Enhance with overlays including images, text and more!
Add stock music and sound effects.
Use animations to create excitement in your video.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a screen recording?

A screen recording, also known as screencast or screenshot recorder, captures video of your computer screen.

Screen recordings are a great way to teach or demonstrate to your audience. Some common uses include tutorials, how-to videos, training and coaching videos, or video lessons.

Screencast-O-Matic offers a free screen recorder. Users can record as many videos as they want, up to 15 minutes long. You can launch the screen recorder directly from our website.

Deluxe or Premier users can access advanced screen recording features including the ability to draw on your screen. You can find out more about our advanced features on our Pricing page.
How do you record your screen?

It’s easy to screen record with Screencast-O-Matic! You can launch the screen recorder directly from our website.

Launch the recorder with a few easy clicks.

The recorder will appear on your computer screen. You can easily adjust the size of the recording frame, add audio sources, and more!

Here is "The Ultimate Guide on How to Screen Record" to help you get started.
How to screen record on a Mac

We’ve made our video creation tools intuitive so you can work across multiple devices including Mac.

To screen record on a Mac, you can head to our Screen Recorder page to launch the recorder, or go to your hosting account to launch.

Once you click, the recorder will appear on your Mac screen. Just adjust the size of the recording frame to fit around what you want to record or pick from our preselect sizes.

You can choose to record either your webcam, screen, or both.

Adjust your audio settings and pick a microphone to record your sound.

When everything’s set, click ‘Rec’ to start recording. It’s that easy!

Find out more in Find out more in this screen recording tutorial video.
Can I edit my screen recordings?

Yes! Our video editor gives you the ability to edit any screen recording.

Easily enhance your recordings with our intuitive editor. Add overlays including shapes, blurs, and more! Import recordings or videos to mix and match content. Create engaging video titles with animated text.

There’s so much you can do in the video editor!

Details can be found in our Video Editor page. New users can take advantage of our free 30-day video editor trial.

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