How to Record Your Screen on Mac

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Screen recording on a Mac is incredibly simple thanks to the tools macOS provides. If you're looking to learn how to record your screen on a Mac, follow the step-by-step guide below. We'll also look at advanced options for more professional recordings.

Using macOS Built-In Screen Recording Tool

1. Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the macOS screen recording controls.
2. Select the option for a full-screen recording or a specific portion of the screen.
3. Click the "Record" button to start recording.
4. Once finished, click the Stop button in the menu bar or press Command + Control + Esc.
5. Your screen recording will be saved to your desktop by default.

Using QuickTime Player

If you prefer an alternative method, you can use QuickTime Player:

1. Open QuickTime Player from your Applications folder.
2. Go to the File menu and choose New Screen Recording.
3. Click the red "Record" button, and select the area of your screen to capture.
4. Click the Stop button in the menu bar when you're done, and save your file.

Advanced Screen Recording Options

For features like adding annotations or recording system audio, consider using third-party apps such as Camtasia, OBS Studio, or ScreenFlow.

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