Whether you want to save a YouTube video you’re watching, or you want to show someone a problem you are having on your computer, it’s easy to take a video of your screen on a Mac. You can even record audio, show your mouse clicks, and more. Here’s how to record your entire screen or just a portion of it on a Mac, no matter how old your computer is. How to Screen Record with Keyboard ShortcutsTo record your screen on a Mac, press the Command + Shift + 5 keys on your keyboard. Then select either the Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion buttons in the pop-up toolbar that appears at the bottom of your screen. Finally, click Record.
Note: If you want to record your voice or audio while screen recording, click the Options button in the screenshot toolbar. From here, you can also choose where to save your recording, set a timer before your recording starts, and show your mouse clicks in the video. If you have an older Mac, or the keyboard shortcuts don’t work for you, you can also record your screen using the QuickTime app. Here’s how: How to Screen Record Using QuickTimeTo record your screen on a Mac, open the QuickTime app and click File in the menu bar at the top of your screen. Then select New Screen Recording and click the red button in the pop-up window. To record audio, click
After you press stop, QuickTime will open the video recording automatically. You can then choose to play, edit, or share the recording. You can also save it by clicking File > Save in the QuickTime menu, or by pressing the Command + S keys. Now that you know how to record your screen on a Mac, check our guide on how to screen record on your iPhone. HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. |