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Screen Recording
Screen Recording
Updated over 3 months ago

🤩 Our new native capture tool is coming soon! In the meantime, here's some guidance on capturing your product with third-party tools

Capture Screens in Browser

  • Install the free Nimbus and Design Mode Chrome Extensions – and pin to your browser

  • Set your browser to full screen to ensure size consistency between screens

  • Increase browser zoom size to about 125%

  • [Optional] To modify text on screen, click the Design Mode icon, select and modify text, and then click the Design Mode icon again

  • In Nimbus, change "Action after the capture" to "Download"

  • In Nimbus settings, change Format to PNG and Delayed Screenshot to 2 seconds

  • Navigate to each screen and select "Visible part of page" in the Nimbus dropdown to capture your screen

  • Upload the captured screens to ScreenSpace

Capture Native Apps

  • Install the free Nimbus Chrome Extension

  • In Nimbus, change "Action after the capture" to "Download"

  • In Nimbus settings, change Format to PNG and Delayed Screenshot to 2 seconds

  • With your app open in the background, click the Nimbus icon and select Desktop screenshot from the dropdown

  • Upload the captured screens to ScreenSpace via the Content Library

Capture Mobile Apps (iOS)

Take a screenshot

  1. Locate the Buttons:

    1. For iPhones with Face ID: Find the Side Button on the right side and the Volume Up Button on the left side.

      Arrows pointing to the side and volume up buttons on a phone with Face ID like iPhone 14

    2. For iPhones with a Home Button: Find the Side Button or Top Button (depending on your device model) and the Home Button on the front of your device.

  2. Capture the Screenshot:

    1. For iPhones with Face ID: Press and quickly release both the Side Button and the Volume Up Button simultaneously.

    2. For iPhones with a Home Button: Press and quickly release both the Side Button (or Top Button) and the Home Button simultaneously.

    3. You will see a flash on the screen, and a thumbnail of the screenshot will appear in the lower-left corner.

  3. Edit or Save:

    • Tap the thumbnail to open and edit the screenshot immediately.

    • Swipe left on the thumbnail to dismiss it and save it automatically to your Photos app.

Record your screen (Quicktime) ← Recommended

  1. Connect Your iOS Device:

    • Use a Lightning cable to connect your iPhone or iPad to your Mac.

  2. Open QuickTime Player:

    • On your Mac, open QuickTime Player. You can find it in the Applications folder or use Spotlight search.

  3. Select New Movie Recording:

    • In QuickTime Player, click on File in the menu bar and select New Movie Recording.

  4. Choose Your iOS Device:

    • Next to the record button, click the small arrow to open a drop-down menu.

    • From the menu, select your iOS device under the Camera section. Your device’s screen should now appear in the QuickTime Player window.

  5. Start Recording:

    • Click the red Record button to start capturing your iOS screen. Perform the actions you want to record on your iOS device.

  6. Stop Recording:

    • When you’re done, click the Stop button in QuickTime Player.

  7. Save Your Recording:

    • To save the recording, go to File in the menu bar and select Save.

    • Choose a name and location for your file, then click Save.

Record your screen (Built-in recorder)

  1. Enable Screen Recording in Control Center:

    • Open the Settings app on your iOS device.

    • Scroll down and tap Control Center.

    • Tap Customize Controls.

    • Find Screen Recording in the list and tap the green + icon next to it to add it to your Control Center.

  2. Access the Control Center:

    • For iPhones with Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen.

    • For iPhones with a Home button, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

  3. Start Recording:

    • In the Control Center, tap the Screen Recording button (a circle within a circle).

    • After a three-second countdown, your device will start recording everything on your screen.

  4. Stop Recording:

    • To stop recording, open the Control Center again and tap the Screen Recording button, or tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and confirm by tapping Stop.

    • Your screen recording will be saved to your Photos app.

    • We recommend trimming your captures on your phone before sending to ScreenSpace

Upload to ScreenSpace

  1. Send your screen captures to your desktop computer

  2. Upload captures to the Content Library inside ScreenSpace

Capture Mobile Apps (Android)

You can take a picture (screenshot) or record a video of your phone's screen. After you capture your screen, you can view, edit, and share the image or video.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Take a screenshot

  1. Open the screen that you want to capture.

  2. Depending on your phone:

    • Press the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.

    • If that doesn’t work, press and hold the Power button for a few seconds. Then tap Screenshot.

    • If neither of these work, go to your phone manufacturer’s support site for help.

  3. At the bottom left, you’ll find a preview of your screenshot. On some phones, at the top of the screen, you'll find Screenshot capture

Record your screen

  1. Swipe down from the top of your screen.

  2. Tap Screen record

    • You might need to swipe right to find it.

    • If it's not there, tap Edit and drag Screen record to your Quick Settings.

  3. Choose what you want to record and tap Start. The recording begins after the countdown.

  4. To stop recording, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the Screen recorder notification

  5. We recommend trimming your captures on your phone before sending to ScreenSpace

Upload to ScreenSpace

  1. Send your screen captures to your desktop computer

  2. Upload captures to the Content Library inside ScreenSpace

Best Practices

To ensure your screen captures are clear, professional, and effective, follow these best practices:

Consistent Resolution and Sizes

  • Maintain Consistency: Use the same resolution and screen size for all your captures to ensure uniformity. This is especially important when creating tutorials or presentations where visual consistency matters.
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  • Standardize Dimensions: Decide on a standard resolution and aspect ratio before you start capturing. Stick to these standards throughout your project to avoid visual discrepancies.

Capture in the Highest Resolution Possible

  • Maximize Quality: Always capture your screen at the highest resolution available on your device. Higher resolution captures provide better clarity and detail, which is crucial for readability and visual appeal.
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  • Adjust Settings: Check your device settings to ensure it is set to the highest possible resolution before capturing. On desktops, you can adjust display settings, while on mobile devices, ensure your screen capture settings are optimized.

Additional Tips

  • Clean Up Your Screen: Close unnecessary apps and notifications to avoid distractions and clutter in your captures. A clean screen ensures the focus remains on the content you’re capturing.
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  • Edit for Precision: Use editing tools to crop or trim your captures. Editing helps emphasize important parts of your screen and provides a clearer message to your audience.

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