How to Screen Record on Mac (With Audio)

To screen record on a Mac, you can use the built-in tool called “QuickTime Player” or the newer “Screenshot” app. Here’s how to use both methods:

Using QuickTime Player:

1. Open QuickTime Player. You can find it in the Applications folder or by using Spotlight search (Command + Space and type “QuickTime Player”).
2. In the menu bar, click on “File” and then select “New Screen Recording.”
3. A small recording window will appear. Click on the small arrow next to the record button to adjust settings such as microphone input and mouse clicks.
4. Click the red record button to start recording. You can either click anywhere on the screen to record the entire screen or click and drag to select a specific portion of the screen to record.
5. Once you’re finished recording, click the stop button in the menu bar or press Command + Control + Esc.
6. Save your recording by clicking “File” and then “Save” or use the keyboard shortcut Command + S.

Using Screenshot App:

1. Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the Screenshot app.
2. A small control panel will appear at the bottom of the screen. You can choose to record the entire screen or a selected portion by clicking on the appropriate button.
3. Click the “Options” button to adjust settings such as microphone input and where to save the recording.
4. Click the record button (which looks like a solid circle) to start recording.
5. Once you’re finished recording, click the stop button in the menu bar or press Command + Control + Esc.
6. The recording will automatically be saved to your desktop unless you specified a different location in the options.