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Screen Recording for Mac

Filmora for Mac delivers an upgraded screen recording experience that helps users capture webinars, tutorials, presentations, gameplay, and online meetings with ease. Featuring multiple recording methods and flexible capture modes, the tool is designed to simplify recording workflows for both beginners and experienced creators.

Users can personalize recording settings, enable webcam overlays, and quickly reuse previous recording selections for a smoother experience. With its intuitive controls and streamlined interface, Filmora makes professional-quality screen recording accessible on Mac devices.

Ways to Access Screen Recording in Filmora

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Method 1.

Open Filmora on your Mac and locate the Screen Recorder feature directly from the welcome screen to start recording immediately.

open screen recorder

Method 2.

Within the editing workspace, click the File option and choose the Record Media option. Select the preferred option, including Record PC Screen, Record Voiceover, or Record from Webcam.

access record media menu

Method 3.

Navigate to the top menu bar and choose the Media tab. From here, select options like Record PC Screen, Record Voiceover, or Record from Webcam.

open media recording tools

How to Record Screen in Filmora on Mac

As mentioned above, Filmora provides a complete set of tools for capturing your Mac screen efficiently. Follow the steps below to learn how to use the built-in screen recording feature:

Step 1. Pick the Preferred Recording Mode

After entering the recorder interface, select the desired mode from Area Recording, Full Screen Recording, or Window Recording. To record a custom section, choose Area Recording and drag the cursor to adjust the recording frame according to your needs.

choose recording mode

Step 2. Use Full Screen Capture

To record the entire display, switch to Full Screen Recording. Filmora highlights available displays on the screen, allowing you to click and confirm the monitor you want to capture.

enable full screen recording

Step 3. Select a Specific Window

Choose Window Recording if you only want to capture a specific application window. Hover the cursor across open apps, and Filmora automatically detects the selected window for recording.

select window recording

Step 4. Adjust Recording Preferences

Open the settings panel to customize recording options like frame rate, output quality, recording countdown, and mouse click visibility. After finalizing the settings, click the Start Recording button to begin capturing.

adjust recording preferences

Step 6. Review and Export the Recording

After stopping the recording, the captured video is automatically added to Filmora’s editing timeline. Enhance the video with edits, transitions, or effects, then click the Export button to save the finished file to your Mac.

export recorded screen video
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For Win 7 or later (64-bit)
Free Download
For macOS 10.14 or later