Best HD Screen Recorders for Linux, Mac and Windows

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Nowadays, everyone is looking to record their
computer screen for one reason or another. Maybe
you want to record an important discussion
happening during a video chat. Or maybe you want
to record a how-to video and send it as a video
email to your co-workers.
In any case, having a go-to HD screen recorder is
the new must-have. So keep calm and read on as we
map out the top high-quality screen recorders
out now. But 2rst, lets quickly go over the
easiest way to record your computer screen on
Mac and Windows. How to Record Your Screen in HD
on Windows Step 1 Select your resolution. (We
recommend 720p or 1080p for HD recording.) On
your desktop, right-click and select Display
Settings Click the Resolution drop-down and
choose one of the two HD settings (1280 x 720 for
720p HD or 1900 x 1080 for 1080p Full HD) Note
All monitors arent equipped with HD resolution
settings. If yours isnt, enter your own
resolution to record in high de2nition. You
might need a graphics card, however, or
additional software installations. Learn how to
customize your resolution here.
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This lightweight HD screen recorder for PC is
handling heavy duty work! ScreenRec is a
beautifully simple screen recorder with no
watermark and webcam recording software that has
the strength and capacity to record full HD
games or other technically demanding tasks. It
records up to 120 frames per second and saves
all of your video in universal MP4 format. This
allows your videos to be viewed in stunning HD
on any device.
Whats more is that your video 2les can be saved
to your own private cloud, allowing for secure,
easy access and personal downloading. Thanks to
the automatic MP4 compression, the 2le sizes are
smaller than most, so you dont have to
essentially watch paint dry as your videos take
forever to upload. Full HD recording Free
cloud upload or local download 2 GB of free
cloud storage Share via automatic sharing
link Pricing Free
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VideoProc is a free video editing and recording
software, available for Windows and Mac, that
makes it simple to record your PC desktop or iOS
screen for gameplay, tutorials, etc. The paid
version can record without restrictions on video
length.
It's 3 recording modes Option 1. Record full or
part of screen on Windows/Mac/iDevice Option 2.
Record with webcam Option 3. Record screen and
webcam in picture-in-picture mode Quick and
easy installation Very intuitive user interface
and is easy to handle Non-professionals in this
2eld can also easily use this software GPU
acceleration for fast rendering and smoother
video recording Outstanding customer
support Pricing 37.95/lifetime
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. If youve heard of Open Broadcast Software,
then youve undoubtedly heard about how
jampacked this app is. OBS is an open source
editor that allows you to record high quality
video screen captures and edit them. It also has
a built-in video encoder making live streaming
possible right from the app. You can even
upload your videos directly to Youtube, Facebook,
Twitch and more. While it is nice to have
designated upload destinations, attempting to
upload anywhere else could take a while if the
size is too big. Thats not the only point of
concern. OBS is so heavily equipped with settings
and features that it requires a bit of a
learning curve before navigating it with ease.
This may not necessarily be a bad thing, as this
digital video capture software gives you plenty
of options to play around with. But if youre
looking for a quick record-and-go situation, OBS
isnt the best choice.
Open Source Built-in video encoder Extensive
editing features for both video and audio
Encodes streams into MPEG-4 AVC and HEVC
formats Pricing Free
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LiteCam HD is your basic 1080p high quality
desktop recorder. Giving you everything you need
to do a quick recording, LiteCam opts to keep
things extremely simple. You can record at a
maximum of 30 frames per second which isnt
great, but isnt terrible either. We cant
complain too much however, because, like
ScreenRec, LiteCam HD also allows you to save in
MP4 format for universal viewing as well as
automatic compression. Sharing, on the other
hand isnt quite as simple as sharing a link.
Like OBS, LiteCam HD has preset upload
destinations. However, if you wish to share via
any other platform, youll need to upload
manually. Nonetheless, this 1080p screen
recorder without watermark's simple editing
features makes up for any less than desirable
settings. You can add titles, logos and even
credits. Plus, you can easily extract audio from
your videos and even schedule your recording
start and stop times.
1080p recording MP4 and WMV save options
Preset sharing destinations Basic Windows Movie
Maker-esque editor Pricing Free with a
10-minute recording limit or 19.99
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Ezvid is a free HD screen recorder that seems
like it was created with the latest Youtuber in
mind. This tool allows you to record your screen
with instant facecam and voice synthesis. Keep in
mind, though, that there is a 45-minute
recording limit, so plan accordingly. Once youve
2nished recording, you can jump right into a
pretty decent video editor that is equipped with
free music, screen drawing, cutting mixing
features, and narration settings. All of this,
plus your basic video e"ects, are done
non-linearly. Then, of course, once you are
2nished, you can upload directly to Youtube.
Unfortunately, thats your only sharing option.
You cannot save the 2les locally and you cannot
upload anywhere else.
HD recording Full video editor Facecam
simultaneous recording Free music Pricing
Free You will be asked to make a donation within
30 days of downloading
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Simplicity is key with Icecream. It is a screen
recorder with the basic features for a laptop
screen recorder and editor without trying too
hard. You can record a region of the screen or
your full screen with a webcam overlay. You can
record screen video and audio simultaneously,
change the output of the video format, change the
output video codec, schedule your recordings,
and even remove their watermark and replace it
with your own. Icecream's basic editing tools,
and by basic we mean you can only trim and
annotate the video. On the 2ipside, you can turn
any part of the video into a GIF. These are some
pretty cool features, but theres just one
issue almost none of it is available with the
free version. The free trial version gives you
only 5 minutes of recording time, basic editing,
and the preset output format of WEBM and output
video codec of VP8 (neither of which can be
changed.) All the good stu" is available to you
if youre willing to pay just under 30 bucks. On
the bright side, you can upload directly to
Youtube, Dropbox, and GoogleDrive.
Webcam recording Scheduled recording Watermar
k removal and logo adding Direct uploads to
sharing sites Possible output format change
Available in Icecream PRO Pricing Free with
limits or 29.95
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Geared toward professionals, Movavi is all
business which keeps things simple but lets you
get the job done. For both Mac and Windows,
Movavi is a screen recording software that
captures screenshots, webcam, microphone and of
course desktop video. There is also an editor but
the most you can do with it is cut. With
Movavi, you can save your 2les in any format as
well as toggle through your desired quality (on
a scale from smaller size to better quality.)
Sharing is convenient too. One option is to
upload directly to YouTube, GoogleDrive, Whatsapp
or the Movavi cloud. You can also share via
social media or sharing link. There arent a lot
of bells and whistles, but its good quality
software that gives you what you need. The
biggest downside? Its not a free screen recorder.
Record screen, webcam, system sound and mic
(simultaneously or separately) Basic
editing Multiple 2le output options Various
sharing destinations and options Pricing 39.95
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To be honest, Snagit works best as a screenshot
tool. It does have screen recording capabilities
but, unfortunately, there isnt much you can do
with the screen version of this screen recorder.
Simultaneous webcam and screen recording is not
possible, though you can record audio from both
your microphone and desktop. You can also trim
your videos or turn any section into a GIF but
thats where the recording features end. Sharing
falls a bit short. You can only upload to
Microsoft work apps, Google Drive, and
Gmail. If you like SnagIt but youre want a free
solution, check out these Snagit alternatives.
Audio and video recorded simultaneously Basic
video trimmer GIF creator Pricing 49.95
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There you have it! 7 HD video recorders for you
to try and test out on your own. Yet, the
question remains which one is the best? Lets
take one more quick look at our contenders and
see how they stack up.

• The 2nal decision is yours to make. All we can do
  to help you is to invite you to download
  ScreenRec because its a truly free screen HD
  recorder without watermark. Lets not forget
  about sharing, too. ScreenRec doesnt force you
  to have to upload to sharing sites. You can save
  locally, share via secure link and if you choose
  toonly if you choose toyou can upload to any
  site you wish. The ball is in your court with
  ScreenRec and thats why we daresay its the best
  HD screen recorder out there.
• Make sure your screen resolution is high enough.
  If you want to record in HD, you need to set
  your screen resolution to 1280 x 720 (720p). This
  is enough for a video tutorial people will watch
  online. If you want even better quality, set your
  resolution to Full HD 1920 x 1080 (1080p).
• Find an HD screen recorder like ScreenRec. Pay
  attention to the frame rate the screen recorder
  can achieve. Anything between 60 - 120 fps is
  great.
• Keep in mind that the screen recording will have
  the same resolution as your screen or lower,
  e.g. If you set your screen to 1080p but you only
  record a 500x500 pixel portion of the screen,
  your video will have a resolution of 500x500.

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For most YouTubers, its a must to use an easy
screen recorder which works fast and, if
possible, is free of charge. For example, a
crucial feature of a YouTube screen recorder is
that it is simple to use so one can immediately
share with their audience what they have in
mind. Another important thing for YouTubers is to
be able to record in HD, because it helps people
see every detail of what is being
recorded. ScreenRec has all of these features
which is why many YouTubers use it to create
tutorials, game walkthroughs, and so on. Not
exactly. Since it was created for gamers as a
main target group, Windows 10s screen recorder
is to be found in the pre-installed Game Bar.
However, it can only record apps. Thats why it
generates videos of your screen at the resolution
of the target apps size. If you want to record
your entire desktop, to have more video editing
features, or to record in HD, wed recommend to
try another screen recorder such as ScreenRec.
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