How to Screen Record on Mac

Using the Built-in Screen Recording Feature

macOS includes a powerful screen recording tool accessible through keyboard shortcuts:

• Record the Entire Screen: Press Shift + Command + 5. Click the Record Entire Screen button, then click Record.
• Record a Selected Portion: Press Shift + Command + 5. Click the Record Selected Portion button, drag to select the area, then click Record.
• Stop Recording: Click the Stop button in the menu bar or press Command + Control + Esc.

The recording will be saved to your desktop by default.

Using QuickTime Player (Alternative Method)

1. Open QuickTime Player from your Applications folder.
2. Go to File > New Screen Recording.
3. Click the red Record button. Click anywhere on the screen to record the entire screen, or drag to select a specific area.
4. To stop, click the Stop button in the menu bar. Save your recording from the File menu.