How do I record my screen?

The first step is to download and install ScreenRec . Once you've done this, just press Alt + S is to select the screen capture area. You can choose between taking a screenshot, recording a video, adding audio to it (either from your PC or directly from your microphone) and sharing the recording through an automatically created URL. Since ScreenRec is a private screen recorder built on top of a business video platform , your screen recordings are encrypted and safe in the cloud.

Is there a recording limit?

If you register a free account, you have unlimited recording time. If you're not logged in, there is a 5-minute recording limit. Upon installation of ScreenRec, you’ll be prompted to create a free cloud account, which not only will remove the 5-minute recording limit but also will provide you with instant and private sharing for your screenshots and screen recordings.

How do I remove the 5-minute recording limit?

Go to Settings ⚙ and create a free account. You also get 2 Gb of forever free cloud storage when you do this.

We developed ScreenRec as an internal project to help us communicate more effectively, give each other feedback and avoid unnecessary meetings. For now, it has all the functionality we think is vital for such a product, so it doesn’t make sense to cut some of the features and make them premium. In fact, ScreenRec is the only free screen recorder and screenshot tool that works on Windows and Linux and comes with 2GB free cloud storage for instant private sharing of your captures! In the future, we may offer upgrades such as more storage space, advanced content management solutions, etc.

Is ScreenRec 100% safe and free of viruses?

Yes. ScreenRec is 100% clean and free of any viruses and malware. You can check it yourself here . ScreenRec is powered by StreamingVideoProvider – the most complete and affordable online video platform that offers a full suite of products and services to reduce the cost and complexity associated with publishing, protection, delivery, measuring and monetizing video across devices. If you are still unsure, please use the live chat widget to get in touch with a human or call us on +1 (888) 207 6546 or +44 (0) 845 867 4819

Can I record my screen with sound?

Yes, unlike most similar desktop screen recorders, ScreenRec allows you to record your screen and computer audio . With ScreenRec you can also capture audio from your microphone.

Can I record my voice?

Yes. You can record your voice while recording a your screen. You can toggle voice recording on or off at any time and you can record your computer audio, as well.

Can I record my desktop and webcam?

Yes, ScreenRec is also a webcam recorder . You can capture both your screen and your webcam. Great when you want to do a Powerpoint video screen capture to create a tutorial or videos for your online classes. You can record everything that’s on your screen with ScreenRec which makes it one of the best free screen recorders out there.

Can I record a Skype screen share session?

Yes! With ScreenRec, you can record everything that’s on your screen. This includes capturing Skype for Business video calls and Zoom calls.

Does this screen capture tool work on PC?

Yes, ScreenRec is a free screen recorder for Windows , Mac, and Linux. You can also use ScreenRec to take screenshots on PC .

Why is uploading taking so long?

If you’ve just created an account, this is normal because ScreenRec wasn’t able to record in real-time. Also, check if you’re connected to the internet.

Can I use ScreenRec offline?

Yes, and you can save the screenshots or screen videos as files on your computer.

What if my internet connection breaks?

We will keep on trying to upload your screenshot or screen recording until you’re back online.

How can I report a bug?

Go to Settings Send Logs Confirm Yes Copy the Log ID Send us an email at support@screenrec.com including: the Log ID and step-by-step instructions on how to reproduce the issue.

Where does ScreenRec store the all the recordings?

All your screenshots and screen recordings are located in the following folder on your HDD. Windows: %localappdata%\StreamingVideoProvider\screenrec\Records Linux: ~/.local/share/StreamingVideoProvider/screenrec/Records

Do you have access to my videos?

No. ScreenRec is built on top of the StreamingVideoProvider business video platform . Your videos and screenshots are encrypted with the 128-bit AES algorithm which means that only you or people you gave the sharing link to can view them. We don’t have access to your content.

Can I annotate the screenshots?

Yes, you can edit and annotate your screenshots.

Is there a watermark on the free screen recorder?

No. Your screen recordings are free of any watermarks. ScreenRec is a free screen recorder with no watermark .

What is Cloud Recording?

With the Cloud Recording technology your screenshots and screen recordings are uploaded to our secure video platform while you’re recording. You don’t have to connect to third-party services like DropBox, YouTube, Google Drive, etc. And you don’t have to wait for your screencasts to upload!

Can ScreenRec save my files locally?

Yes. ScreenRec saves your screenshots and screencasts to your local hard drive. You can view these local copies whenever you need to.

Which operating systems does ScreenRec support?

ScreenRec works on Windows and Linux desktop computers. We are also developing a Mac version. There are no mobile apps at the moment.

Will my screen recordings play on all devices?

Yes, because the video platform that ScreenRec is built on, StreamingVideoProvider, offers seamless playback on all devices, including desktop computers, tablets smartphones and even smart TVs. Anyone will be able to watch your screen recordings even on a slow connection.

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ScreenRec is a free screen recorder that captures your screen, voice, face and system audio — so you can share instantly after every recording.

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“This is for sure the best screen recorder for mac! It helped us improve communications within my software development team.”

Conrad A., Oxford University

“Real time-saver. When I tried ScreenRec, I realized that it uploads the video while you’re recording. I love that.”

Rainer S., Director, Regarri.com

“We absolutely love how much ScreenRec has improved our internal workflow as well as communications with our customers.”

George S. Director, IT Specialists London

“Perfect for customer support videos. The ability to record screen captures and send to users that are experiencing kind of an issue or need assistance helped us to provide better support to them.”

Deyan S., CEO, StreamingVideoProvider

“It’s SO EASY to use that a child could use it! I love how in a matter of seconds and with just a few clicks I can send the client or prospect screenshots or videos.”

Gerry D, Founder, Bright Marketing Co.

“This is for sure the best screen recorder for mac! It helped us improve communications within my software development team.”

Conrad A., Oxford University

“Real time-saver. When I tried ScreenRec, I realized that it uploads the video while you’re recording. I love that.”

Rainer S., Director, Regarri.com

“We absolutely love how much ScreenRec has improved our internal workflow as well as communications with our customers.”

George S. Director, IT Specialists London

“Perfect for customer support videos. The ability to record screen captures and send to users that are experiencing kind of an issue or need assistance helped us to provide better support to them.”

Deyan S., CEO, StreamingVideoProvider

Latest version – 5.0.13 | Release date: 20 July 2025 Works on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP

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Windows 7 or above (32 & 64-bit supported).
Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable.
With at least 1024 MB of RAM (2GB recommended)
MS Visual C++ Redistributable 2015 64 bits [Download here]

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July 20th, 2025

V5.0.13 beta

Major:Fixing app crashes during video recording.

May 9th, 2025

V5.0.1

Major: Updated FFMPEG.
Improvement: Added an option for users to highlight the mouse cursor during recordings.

Dec 9th, 2024

V3.3.8 beta

Major: First macOS version for Apple Intel released.
Improvement: Remembering last saved location + variety of reliability and performance improvements.
Bug: Fixing the video recording menu appearing on the wrong screen and addressing scaling issues in multi-monitor setups.

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You can install ScreenRec by simply downloading it for free from this link and following the installation instructions. It takes just a few clicks. ScreenRec launches automatically after it's installed.

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