How to Record Video

VLC provides a variety of options for recording videos. You can make a video recording of a movie/video you are watching, record your desktop or even record yourself using a webcam or a similar input device. These recordings can also be saved in a variety of formats.

Recording a video content

VLC can record any video content it can play by using the Record button, as described in The Record button.

Recording your Desktop

  1. Select Media ‣ Open capture Device or press Ctrl+C, then under capture mode click the Dropdown menu and select Desktop.

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  1. Under options set your desired frame rate.

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  1. Click the arrow attached to the play button then select convert or press Alt+O.

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  1. Under profile click the dropdown to select your desired output format.

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  1. Click browse to select a save location.

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  1. Click start to commence the recording.

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  1. Click the stop button stop to stop recording. Your video will be stored in the destination you chose.

Recording your Webcam

  1. Select the webcam device:

On Windows

On Macos

  • Select Media ‣ Open capture Device or press ‘Ctrl+C’,

  • then under capture mode click the Dropdown menu and select DirectShow.

  • Select Media ‣ Open capture Device,

  • select Input devices in the Dropdown menu,

  • then click on the Video checkbox.

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  1. Click the arrow attached to the play button then select convert or press Alt+O.

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  1. Under profile click the dropdown to select your desired output format.

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  1. Click browse to select a save location.

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  1. Click start to commence the recording.

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  1. Click the Stop button stop to stop recording. Your video will be stored in the destination you chose.