Select the full screen, a custom region, an application window, or another available recording target.
Screen Recorder Pro User Guide
How to Record, Edit, and Prepare Screen Videos on Windows
Set up screen, webcam, system sound, and microphone capture, then trim, join, annotate, convert, and prepare the finished recording from one Windows media workspace.
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Before you start recording
Confirm the capture target, sound sources, output quality, and save location before pressing Record. These choices prevent most silent, cropped, or unexpectedly large recordings.
Enable system sound, microphone input, or both, then verify the correct devices are selected.
Choose MP4, AVI, WMV, or FLV, then review frame rate, quality, and H.264 hardware encoding settings.
Review the output folder, start and stop hotkeys, cursor settings, auto-stop, and auto-split behavior.
Review the capture mode, sound sources, webcam, settings, and output controls before recordingQuick start: record a Windows screen video
Choose full screen, region, window, webcam, or screen plus webcam.
Select system audio and microphone sources and check their input levels.
Use the main control or hotkey to start, pause, resume, and stop recording.
Open the recorded video list, play the file, and move into editing when needed.
Start from the recording workspace
- Open Screen Recorder Pro and choose the Recorder tool.
- Select the recording area and audio sources.
- Enable webcam, cursor effects, annotations, watermarking, or scheduling only when the task needs them.
- Record a short test before beginning a long class, webinar, demonstration, or meeting.
Screen Recorder Pro includes the recording capabilities of GiliSoft Screen Recorder, then adds a broader set of tools for editing, conversion, download, audio, and media preparation.
Set the screen, webcam, system sound, and microphone before captureChoose the screen, webcam, and audio sources
The capture setup should match the job: full-screen lessons, application demonstrations, selected-region tutorials, webcam presentations, meetings, or screen-plus-camera instruction.
Choose full screen, a window, or a custom recording region
Capture system sound, microphone narration, or both togetherFor picture-in-picture recording, enable the webcam layer and position it where it will not cover buttons, captions, or important application content.
Recording controls for clearer, more manageable captures
Each control below is paired with its actual interface so you can recognize where the setting appears before starting a recording.
Zoom while recording
Magnify the cursor area during tutorials and demonstrations so small interface details remain visible.
Visible watermark or logo
Add text or image branding when recordings need ownership, project context, or client identification.
System sound and microphone
Record application audio, online meetings, narration, or both sound sources in sync with the screen.
Cursor and click effects
Show the pointer and emphasize mouse actions so viewers can follow each on-screen step.
Recording hotkeys
Start, pause, stop, and take snapshots without repeatedly returning to the main window.
H.264 GPU encoding
Use supported hardware encoding to improve recording efficiency on compatible Windows systems.
Quality and format settings
Configure MP4, AVI, WMV, or FLV output, frame rate, quality, and related capture settings.
Scheduled recording
Prepare timed capture tasks for webinars, classes, meetings, streams, or unattended sessions.
Snapshots during recording
Capture still images with a hotkey and save visual references for documentation or support work.
Auto-stop conditions
End a recording automatically by duration or another configured condition so capture does not continue indefinitely.
Automatic file splitting
Divide long recordings by time or file size so classes, meetings, and webinars are easier to store and review.
Webcam presentation controls
Use webcam beauty, skin smoothing, background removal, virtual backgrounds, or green-screen matting where appropriate.
Edit and finish the recorded video
Move into the Pro editing tools when a raw capture needs cleanup, clearer pacing, additional explanation, branding, or a different delivery format.
Trim unwanted openings, endings, pauses, or mistakes
Combine clips and choose a transition where appropriateTrim, crop, rotate, and adjust speed
Remove unwanted sections, correct framing or orientation, and change playback speed when a recording needs tighter presentation.
Join clips into one video
Combine several recordings, demonstrations, or lesson segments and use a restrained transition between related parts.
Effects, zoom, and volume changes
Apply visual effects, create timed zoom areas, and adjust volume over selected ranges to improve attention and clarity.
Text, image, video, and shape overlays
Add timed labels, logos, callouts, PIP video, or shape elements for instructions, branding, and visual explanation.
Add, remove, or record audio
Replace unwanted sound, add background audio, or record additional voice narration after screen capture.
Subtitles and visible-mark cleanup
Add or create subtitles for accessibility and explanation, and use the available cleanup tool on authorized footage when an unwanted visible mark must be removed.
Continue beyond recording with the Pro workspace
The Pro edition is for users who want capture and practical media preparation in one place. These tools complement recording rather than replacing the dedicated capture controls.
Video processing
Convert and prepare recorded videos when a project needs another format, size, orientation, or finishing step.
Authorized video download
Bring permitted online source material into a training, demonstration, or media project before editing or conversion.
Audio tools
Work with narration, extracted sound, recorded audio, and other media audio required by the final project.
Text and subtitle tools
Prepare captions, scripts, subtitle assets, and supporting text used alongside recorded video.
Move from capture to the right finishing tool
The main workspace keeps recording, video, audio, download, and text tasks close together. Choose only the tool needed for the current output instead of treating every utility as part of the recording step.
- Recorder for screen, webcam, system sound, and microphone.
- Video tools for trimming, joining, overlays, effects, and conversion.
- Audio tools for narration and soundtrack preparation.
- Download tools for authorized online source material.
Open recording, video, audio, download, and text tools from one workspaceScreen Recorder Pro troubleshooting and FAQ
Why is system audio missing from the recording?
Confirm system sound is enabled, select the correct playback device, and make a short test recording before the full session.
How do I record screen and webcam together?
Select the screen target, enable the webcam layer, position the camera frame, then verify both sources in the preview.
How can I reduce recording lag?
Close unnecessary applications, lower demanding capture settings when appropriate, and use supported H.264 hardware encoding on compatible systems.
How do I divide a long recording?
Configure automatic splitting by time or file size before recording so long sessions are saved as more manageable files.
Where are finished recordings saved?
Check the configured output folder, then use the recorded video list to open or review completed files.
What is the difference between Screen Recorder and Screen Recorder Pro?
Both cover core Windows screen, webcam, system sound, and microphone capture. Pro adds a broader workspace for editing, conversion, download, audio, text, and media preparation.
Record and finish screen videos in one Windows workspace
Use GiliSoft Screen Recorder Pro for screen, webcam, system sound, and microphone capture, then edit, convert, and prepare the finished recording.
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