A Comprehensive Guide!

Introduction:

There’s no doubt that CapCut is one of the best video editing tools for creating stunning reels and binge-worthy YouTube videos. But, do you know it also has features to record the screen? Yes, you can! There is a bundle of apps in the Play Store to record screens for webinars, meetings, tutorials, etc. But, CapCut has made its way through all of them due to its versatility!

Whether you want to teach how-to guides, tutorials, or processes on the PC, CapCut will help you explain things in the best way. I love it because of its simplistic and minimal interface! I have posted this article for all those beginners who have never used this app to record screens. Let us learn the step-by-step guide for recording screens using CapCut below.
Steps To Record Screen Using CapCut:
If you are a content creator or online tutor of any field, you may have used screen recording apps such as ScreenRec, OBS Studio, etc., to record screens. But, CapCut is the best choice to date. All thanks to its multiple features in one place! That, too, without ads and a watermark!

You can record the screen using CapCut’s free version, too. There are three main steps to record the screen using this app, such as:
● Step 1: Sign up on CapCut’s official website
● Step 2: Record screen
● Step 3: Export/ Share the recorded video

Let us jump to the practical implementation of these steps to understand this process in detail:

Step 1: Sign up on The CapCut’s Official Website
Search for ‘CapCut.com’ in your web browser. Open the official CapCut site. You don’t need to download the app to access the recording screen option.

Click on the ‘Try For Free’ or ‘Open CapCut’ button. It will lead you to the sign-up window if you are a first-time user.

A sign-up window will open. You can access this free online video editor via your Gmail credentials, Facebook, TikTok account, or Mobile QR code.

Step 2: Record Screen
After successfully signing in, the video editing window will open. Select the ‘Media’ option on the left menu bar (refer to the image below).

Click on the screen recording icon of the video located in the middle of the submenu. After clicking on it, you will see options such as:
1. Record with Webcam,
2. Record tab
3. Record the entire screen
4. Record audio

To record the screen, select the option- ‘Record Entire Screen’.

After clicking on this option, you can choose a screen for recording out of all the open tabs on your browser.

You only have to hit the ‘Record’ button to start the screen recording. (as shown below)

You can choose from various options like- Turn on the camera, Turn off audio, Pause, Resume, Stop recording, etc.

Step 3: Export/ Share The Recorded Video
Once done with the recording, click on the stop recording button and go to the ‘Save and edit’ option. You will land on the main video editing interface.

Easy! Isn’t it? I love this feature so much. Using CapCut, all my tutorials and their editing are in one place and quick to access.

Now, edit the recorded video according to your requirements. Toggle on the left side menu to choose relevant music, filters, text, etc., for this video. These editing options help us to enhance the recorded video’s representation.

Once you beautify your recorded video as you expected, download or share it using the ‘Export’ button in the top right corner.

CapCut offers various exporting options like: sharing directly on social media handles like TikTok, FB, YT, etc. or downloading with different resolutions etc.

That’s it! Done!

You have successfully recorded the screen and exported the video together using CapCut!

FAQs:

1. What else can I record on Capcut apart from the screen?
You can record audio, tabs, and video from your PC’s webcam apart from the screen in CapCut. You can edit them as well after you are done with recording.
2. What is the time limit for screen recording in CapCut?
CapCut’s website offers unlimited time to record screens and audio for Android, iPhone, and Chrome. But, you can record the screen for only 15 minutes if you use the CapCut app instead of its website.
3. Can I edit past-recorded videos in Capcut?
Yes, this video editing tool keeps your past recording history. You only need to sign up and access these recordings for editing.
4. How do I record my desktop screen on Chrome?
One can use Chrome screen recording extensions such as Loom, Flonnet, etc. But, if you are looking for video recording and editing in one place, CapCut is the best solution!

Key Takeaways:

Recording the screen using CapCut is not as big of a task as it seems! I like it because it is easy, reliable, smooth, and fast. You can get access to all your past recordings in one place. And, you can edit them anytime you want within the same interface! It’s even available on mobile using Capcut APK file.

Furthermore, CapCut offers the best creatives for editing recorded videos to get the desired outcome! Its trending media features of images, GIFs, stickers, music, and videos keep you up-to-date with the running trends.

So, try this editor today to record and edit the most engaging videos for your audience!

Till then, bye-bye!