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How to Screen Record on Your Mac?
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Screen recording on a Mac is a built-in feature that allows users to capture video of their screen activity, as reported by Apple Support. Using either the Screenshot toolbar or QuickTime Player, Mac users can easily record their entire screen or a selected portion, with options to include audio and show mouse clicks for more detailed demonstrations.

 

Option #1: Using the Screenshot Toolbar (macOS Mojave and later)

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The Screenshot Toolbar, introduced in macOS Mojave, provides an intuitive way to capture screen recordings on Mac. Here's a concise guide to using this built-in tool:
  • Open the Screenshot Toolbar by pressing Command + Shift + 5
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  • Choose recording options:
    • Click the screen icon to record the entire screen
    • Click the rectangle icon to record a selected portion
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  • Configure settings by clicking Options:
    • Select save location
    • Set a timer
    • Choose audio input (e.g., built-in microphone)
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  • Start recording by clicking Record
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  • Stop recording by clicking the Stop button in the menu bar or pressing Command + Control + Escape
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  • Access the recording from your chosen save location (default is desktop)
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The Screenshot Toolbar also offers additional features like showing mouse clicks and remembering your last selection, enhancing the versatility of your screen recordings
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Option #2: Using QuickTime Screen Recording

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QuickTime Player is a versatile tool for screen recording on older macOS versions. Here's a concise guide to using QuickTime Player for screen recording:
  • Open QuickTime Player from the Applications folder
  • Go to File > New Screen Recording
  • Configure settings:
    • Click the arrow next to the Record button to select audio input source
    • Choose to show mouse clicks in recording (optional)
  • Start recording:
    • Click the Record button
    • Click anywhere on the screen to record the entire screen
    • Or drag to select an area, then click Start Recording
  • Stop recording:
    • Click the Stop button in the menu bar
    • Or press Command + Control + Escape
  • QuickTime Player automatically opens the recording for playback, editing, or sharing
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After recording, you can trim the clip in QuickTime Player or save it for further editing in other applications.
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Option #3: Using CleanShot X

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CleanShot X is a comprehensive screen capture and recording tool for Mac that offers advanced features beyond the built-in macOS options. Here's an overview of its key capabilities:
  • Screen recording with options for full screen, window, or custom area capture
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  • Built-in annotation tools for highlighting, drawing, and adding text to screenshots
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  • Scrolling capture for long pages or documents
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  • GIF creation from screen recordings
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  • Quick access overlay for easy sharing and editing
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  • Self-timer for delayed captures
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  • Desktop clutter hiding feature for clean screenshots
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  • Text recognition from images (OCR functionality)
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  • Cloud integration for instant sharing
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  • Video trimming and basic editing capabilities
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CleanShot X is available for a one-time purchase, with an optional subscription for updates and cloud storage.
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Its native Mac app design ensures smooth performance and integration with the operating system.
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