How to Screen Record on Mac?: A Complete Guide 2024

How to Screen Record on Mac: Everything You Need to Know in 2024

If you need to explain something new in macOS Ventura or share an interesting clip with friends, screen recording on your Mac is a straightforward solution. The advantage of macOS is that it has had integrated screen recording for years, and Apple has continually improved and streamlined the process with each Mac operating system update.

Methods to Screen Record on Mac

This guide will cover all the methods you can employ to screen record on Mac. To make things simple, let’s begin with a discussion of the built-in screen recording methods, and also explore some third-party applications you can use for Mac screen recording.

How to Screen Record on Mac

There are two primary ways to screen record on Mac, both leading to the same tool for capturing your screen. Here are both options:

Using the Screenshot and Recording Toolbar (Command + Shift + 5)

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How to Screen Record on Mac
  • Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screenshot utilities toolbar.
  • Within the screenshot utilities toolbar, select the screen recording option. You can choose to record the entire screen or a specific portion.
  • Once your choice is made, click ‘Record’ to commence screen recording.

Using QuickTime Player for Screen Recording

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How to End Screen Recording

While your Mac’s screen is being recorded, it’s essential to know how to stop the recording when you’re finished. To do this:

  • When the screen recording is in progress, you’ll notice an icon in your Mac’s menu bar.

Recording Audio with Your Mac Screen

Recording System Audio

Unfortunately, the native Mac screen recorder can’t capture system audio. It only provides options for using your Mac’s microphone as the audio source for screen recordings. To record your Mac’s system audio, follow these steps with a third-party application:

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  • Download and install “Loopback” (available as a free download).
  • Note: To use Loopback, you’ll need to allow the installation of system extensions on your Mac, involving a simple setting change accessible from your Mac’s recovery screen, with instructions provided when you first launch the Loopback app.
  • Launch Loopback and create a ‘New Virtual Device.’
  • Add an audio source by clicking on the ‘plus’ icon next to ‘sources’ and select the application you want to record. In this example, we’re using Microsoft Edge as the app.
  • You can rename the virtual device as you like, but the default “Loopback Audio” is sufficient.
  • Now, open the screenshot utilities toolbar by pressing Command + Shift + 5 and click ‘Options.’
  • In the screen recording settings, select ‘Loopback Audio’ (or the name of your virtual device) as the microphone source. This will allow you to record audio playing within the selected apps configured in Loopback.
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Recording with Mic Audio

If you prefer to use your Mac’s microphone to add audio while screen recording, follow these steps. This can be useful for creating video tutorials or providing commentary:

  • Open the screenshot utilities toolbar by pressing Command + Shift + 5 and click ‘Options.’
  • In the screen recording settings, select your Mac’s microphone as the audio source.

Using Your iPhone as a Mic for Screen Recording

If you want even higher-quality audio for your screen recordings, you can use your iPhone as a microphone. It’s a straightforward process:

  • Open the screenshot utilities toolbar by pressing Command + Shift + 5 and click ‘Options.’
  • Select your iPhone’s microphone as the audio source.

FAQs

How can I record my screen on Mac?

There are two main ways to record your screen on Mac: using the Screenshot toolbar (Shift + Command + 5) or with QuickTime Player.

Can I record the entire screen or just a specific part?

Yes! The Screenshot toolbar offers options to record the entire screen, a selected portion, or even a specific window.

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