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10 best programs to record video from your computer screen

Good day everyone!

- Yesterday I passed the level in 1 minute. 30 sec.!

- Yes, it cannot be, Mikola, you are confusing something ...

- I say exactly, I even recorded a video and can show it!

- Give me the link!

It would seem a simple dialogue between two comrades, but how accurately does it reflect a simple truth: "Than to hear a hundred times, it is better to see once!". 👀

To record video from the monitor screen, it is not necessary to stand in front of it with a camera (as in the preview picture on the left), now there are hundreds of programs that will not only shoot all the video (what is displayed on the screen), but also record the sound output to the speakers and headphones ...

Actually, I wanted to touch on the best of them in this article (especially since, judging by the questions, the topic is really popular ✌) ...

👉 Note! 

To record video from the Android screen, I recommend using these applications.

To record video from games - see spec. compilation

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OBS Studio 👍

Official website: //obsproject.com/

Instructions for setting up and working with OBS Studio: //ocomp.info/kak-nastroit-programmu-obs.html

A free multifunctional program that allows you to record and broadcast to the network (if necessary) not only all actions on the screen, but also video from other devices (for example, from a webcam).

Moreover, in a few mouse clicks, you can quickly adjust the size and position of windows, specify the compression ratio, codecs, etc. (👇 very useful if you are capturing from several devices at once).

Capture desktop and game at the same time!

By the way, this software (lately) has been indicated by the manufacturers of some audio and video devices as the basic software for working with their equipment (for example, capture cards, video cameras, etc.).

Pros:

  • free with a lot of options and settings;
  • allows you to capture from several sources at once: from the desktop, from a webcam (or other device), from a game, etc.;
  • the ability not only to record video, but also broadcast it to the network;
  • the ability to save videos in different formats: mp4, flv, mkv, etc .;
  • hotkey support;
  • the presence of a sufficiently large number of plugins;
  • works on Windows, Linux, macOS (+ supports Russian!).

Minuses:

  • difficult enough for beginners in terms of customization (👉 to help);
  • very demanding on the hardware (besides, on AMD in some cases it crashes with a blue screen).

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Screen Camera 👍

Website: //screencam.ru/

Screen camera

This program is striking in its simplicity and unpretentiousness. Even if you have never recorded anything in your life, you will definitely figure it out with it (that is, with the "screen camera" 👌)!

First, it is entirely in Russian. Secondly, all actions are done in steps (which is good news).

Thirdly, after recording a video, an editor opens, in which you can view your recording, cut out all unnecessary from it, select the compression quality for the video and save the final result!

An ideal simple and convenient tool for everyone who wants to record their screen video! 👌

Pros:

  • step by step actions (a big plus for all beginners, those who are poorly versed with all these codecs, renders, etc., and want to record a video ...) ;
  • recording a whole screen, a separate window or a manually defined area;
  • the ability to record all system sounds (for example, mouse clicks), sound from a microphone, etc.;
  • you can capture videos from programs, games and online broadcasts (but in general it is for games - it's probably better still Fraps, because it does not load the processor so much) ;
  • after recording, it is possible to edit the video: cut out unnecessary, add music, make a splash screen, etc. (the editor is very simple for beginners);
  • after the editing step (you can skip it), you can save the video. Here you will find a whole range of options: you can burn the video immediately to DVD, or save it to your hard drive.The video format and quality are configured in detail: you can select the codec (MP4, Divx, Xvid, etc.), resolution, sound quality, specify the desired final video size (ie manually set that the video should be 100 MB - and the program will automatically set the desired bitrate. Convenient!) .

Minuses:

  • paid program (free version only works for 10 days);
  • in the free version, in the created video, at the very bottom of the window there will be a small inscription that the video was created in the trial version of the program (it is, of course, not as huge as in some similar software, and yet - it could have been made smaller ...) .

    Created in trial version

Note: for the video to be recorded normally, stop it with the button F10, as the program itself recommends (if you stop recording in another way, the video may not be saved!).

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FastStone Capture

Website: //www.faststone.org/download.htm

A very powerful program that can not only record high-quality video from the screen, but also take screenshots, edit and view them. Supported formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PCX, PNG, TGA, TIFF and PDF.

You can record video and create screenshots of the entire screen or a separate part of it. The program is made in the style of "minimalism", and its menu is quite compact and conveniently presented (example in the screenshot below).

Fastone - program menu

Main advantages:

  • video recording is very compact, the video is small (compression goes to Wmv format);
  • high quality video support - 4K, 1440p;
  • there is a mini-editor that will help you rotate the picture, add arrows, description, and other moments;
  • if you take a screenshot, you can rotate the web page completely, even if it does not fit the entire screen;
  • the captured video can be automatically sent to your own website, to a presentation, by e-mail, or simply save the video to a file;
  • support for recording sound from a microphone or Windows system sound - or from both sources at once (convenient, for example, to comment on everything that happens on the screen);
  • the video will not have any logos, blur and other "priblud" that other similar programs insert;
  • idle and quick start shooting function (in addition, you can configure hot keys);
  • during recording does not exert a strong load on the processor or hard disk of the PC;
  • support for all Windows versions: XP, 7, 8, 10 (32/64 bits).

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Of the minuses: in some cases the program is "naughty" and the video is not saved (instead of it - a black screen).

Most often this is due to the fact that you are trying to record video from the game (for this it is better to use Fraps, about this utility later in the article), or you do not have codecs in the system (I gave a link to the codecs above, at the beginning of the article).

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UVScreenCamera

Developer site: //uvsoftium.ru/products/uvscreencamera

An excellent program for recording training videos, presentations, and just video in various formats: SWF, AVI, UVF (its native format for the super-minimal size of the resulting video), EXE, FLV, GIF-animation (you can record with sound!).

You can record almost everything that happens on your screen (including all movements and mouse clicks).

UVScreenCamera: main window

Main advantages:

  • the ability to select the recording area (for example, you can record the entire screen or a separate area of ​​it);
  • the ability to select a recording source: microphone, speakers;
  • you can record keystrokes (including system keys, for example Ctrl + Alt + Del );
  • the ability to record 3D games (however, the program eats up resources more than Fraps);
  • while recording the screen, you can draw with the cursor: for example, highlight the desired areas or show some area (focus attention for those who will watch the video);
  • the ability to edit the video: cut out unnecessary frames, add arrows, captions, etc.;
  • the ability to save video in different formats (formats indicated above): both the quality of the video and its final size depend on this;
  • there is an opportunity to create screenshots (like in the previous program).

Disadvantages:

  • when recording large clips, sometimes the sound disappears;
  • video recording in the most compact size is carried out in "own" video format (there may be some problems with converting to another format).

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Fraps

Website: //www.fraps.com/download.php

One of the best screen recorder for games! The program has its own built-in codec, which has minimum system requirements, so you can record full-screen video from games even on weak computers.

Fraps window screenshot

Main advantages:

  • low processor load allows recording on weak machines;
  • the ability to hide the mouse cursor when recording;
  • the ability to select FPS for video recording (60, 50, 30);
  • resolution selection: full, half (when recording, try first complete , if the PC will slow down - select half of );
  • the ability to select a sound source;
  • you can save screenshots in addition to videos;
  • real FPS will be shown in games (see yellow numbers in the corner of the screen);
  • full support for the Russian language, work in Windows: XP, 7, 8, 10.

Minuses:

  • the program can only be used for games;
  • the resulting video is large enough (requires a lot of free disk space). Subsequently, the video must be edited and compressed with another codec.

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CamStudio

Website: //camstudio.org/

A free computer program designed to record everything that happens on the PC screen. Allows you to record in several formats: AVI, MP4 and SWF. In principle, not a bad choice for those who prepare training video courses, presentations, game videos (recording is not available for all games) .

CamStuido - recording settings

Benefits:

  • the ability to apply effects when moving and clicking the cursor;
  • the ability to select a sound source: microphone, speakers, Windows system sounds;
  • you can record both the entire screen and a separate part of it;
  • open source software;
  • codec support: MPEG-4, FFDshow, Intel IYUV, Microsoft Video 1, Radius Cinepak, Lagarith, H.264, Xvid;
  • support for all new Windows operating systems, including Windows 10.

Disadvantages:

  • there are problems when recording sound from a microphone (apparently, not all equipment is supported);
  • there is no official support for the Russian language (although there are localizers on the network);
  • Some antiviruses consider the native codec for this program to be a suspicious file.

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Bandicam

Website: //www.bandicam.com/ru/

A very high-quality program for capturing video and creating screenshots of both the whole screen and a separate part of it.

Allows you to record video in almost any games: Minecraft, WOW, Tanks, etc. Can record in a variety of applications: Skype, Web cameras, Video chats, just from the desktop (both a separate area and the whole screen), etc. ...

Bandicam - main settings window

Main advantages:

  • the ability to show FPS while recording;
  • support for high quality video recording (resolution up to 3840 x 2160);
  • support for 720p / 1080p video format (popular on many video hosting);
  • you can record applications (games) using DirectX, OpenGL (AVI, MP4);
  • the ability to create screenshots (formats: BMP, PNG, JPG);
  • unlimited maximum file size (you can record the whole day!).

Disadvantages:

  • paid program;
  • lags are possible when recording "heavy" games and applications.

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HyperCam

Website: //www.solveigmm.com/en/products/hypercam/

Not a bad program for recording all actions on the computer screen. In addition to video, it allows you to capture cursor movements, record audio (sound in speakers, microphone).

By the way, one more advantage: the program can be installed on a USB stick and used on almost any computer (where there is a free USB port).

HyperCam main window

Pros:

  • selection of the capture area;
  • the ability to compress both video and audio on the fly (the video is quite small in size);
  • support for "hot" keys;
  • you can record video and audio in a variety of formats: AVI, WMV, ASF;
  • there is a pause: i.e. you can stop recording, and then resume it from where you stopped;
  • the ability to make text notes.

Minuses:

  • the program is shareware;
  • a problem with some types of microphones;
  • inserts a caption into the video when using the demo version of the program.

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iSpring Free Cam

Website: //www.ispring.ru/ispring-free-cam

A free program for recording everything that happens on the screen to a video file. Allows you to quickly and easily create educational video tutorials, presentations, guides, etc.

The program is distinguished by its minimalism and rather modest system requirements (at least in comparison with analogues).

ISpring Free Cam main window

Pros:

  • there is a choice of capture area;
  • you can record both system sounds and voice from a microphone (you can record all this at the same time!);
  • the movement of the mouse cursor can be highlighted (for clarity);
  • the program has its own editor, it will help you make simple adjustments: remove unnecessary fragments, eliminate background noise, edit audio data;
  • the program allows you to save videos in high quality: .wmv without loss of quality (HD 720p).

Minuses:

  • to download the program, you need to specify an e-mail (however, there was no spam ...);
  • not suitable for recording game video;
  • few formats for saving the finished video.

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Movavi Screen Capture

Website: //www.movavi.ru/

Universal program for recording video from the screen with sound. With it, you can record webinars in Skype, record audio and video from various sites, create your own video tutorials.

The program has a built-in video editor, thanks to which, before saving the video, it can be processed: apply the necessary filters, cut out unnecessary ones, make inscriptions, etc. In general, it is very convenient, a kind of harvester ...

Movavi Screen Capture main window

Pros:

  • you can capture the screen both in full screen mode and in the selected area;
  • has its own built-in video editor: it will help you process the resulting video;
  • video can be recorded at up to 60 frames per second!;
  • setting up sound recording (you can conduct it from almost any device): speakers, headphones. speakers, microphones, Skype calls, etc .;
  • you can record and show all keyboard and mouse actions;
  • setting up "hot" keys;
  • you can take screenshots, including while recording a video;
  • you can set the time to start recording and stop it, and then go about your business;
  • a bunch of supported video formats: 3gp, avi, mp4, mkv, mov, wmv, etc.;
  • a wide variety of supported audio formats: aac, flac, mp3, wma, ogg, wav, etc.

Minuses:

  • the program is paid, the free video will have a watermark;
  • when recording large videos (more than an hour) - the program starts to behave unstably: freezes, lags;
  • incorrectly responds to the "pause" button;
  • small trial period.

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Come, choose, and go rest!

All the best and good luck!

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First publication: 12/04/2016

Correction: 2.07.2020

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