Learn screen recording in Streamlabs step by step

With the ability to create screen recordings, you open up numerous possibilities for tutorials, gameplay streams, or presentations. This guide will take you step by step through the process of how to insert screen recordings in Streamlabs. You will learn about the different recording options and receive valuable tips for optimizing your settings.

Main takeaways

• There are different sources for screen recordings: screen recording, window recording, game recording, and video capture device.
• You can customize the recording settings to achieve the best results.
• The arrangement of sources in your overlay is crucial for the visibility of your recordings.

Step-by-Step Guide to Screen Recording

To start your screen recording in Streamlabs, open the software and select the scene where you want to insert the recording. To add a new source, click the plus icon in the bottom right corner.

There are different options for screen recording: the general screen recording, window recording, game recording, and video capture device. Let's start with the screen recording. Select this from the menu. With screen recording, your entire screen is captured. This means everything you do on your screen will be visible.

To add the screen recording, you can give the source a name. Then click on "Add Source". You can leave the recording method as "automatic". You should also select the screen you want to record if you are using multiple screens.

An important detail is the option "Capture Mouse Cursor". Here you decide whether your mouse cursor should be visible in the video. I recommend keeping the mouse cursor option enabled, as this shows where you are clicking. Click "Done" to confirm your settings.

Now the screen recording has been added to your scene. You can adjust the size of the recording by transforming it. If the recording is too small, right-click on the source name, go to "Transform", and select "Stretch to Screen Edge". Conversely, if it is too large, you can click "Fit to Screen".

In the next step, we will focus on window recording. This option allows you to capture only a specific window while everything else remains in the background. Click "Add Source" again and select "Window Capture".

Give the new window recording a name and make sure the window you want to capture is open. The window will only be displayed when it is active. Then select the corresponding window from the list.

Similar to the previous method, you can also leave the recording method as "automatic" here. In the last options, like "Capture Mouse Cursor", you can again decide whether the cursor should be shown. Once you have everything set up, click "Done".

Now place the window recording under your overlay by dragging it down. The overlay should be on top, so it remains visible in the recording.

When you are finished with the window recording, you can also add a game recording. This feature is particularly relevant for live streaming video games. Again, start with "Add Source" and select "Game Capture".

Here you have the option to select the recording mode. You can set the recording to be captured automatically or only windows in full screen mode. Make sure to activate the option "Capture Fullscreen Application" if your game runs in this mode.

Make sure to also capture the cursor here, especially if viewers should see where you are clicking in the game. Activate the anti-cheat compatibility by checking the box. This can prevent your game from being wrongly categorized as a cheat, which could lead to a ban.

Finally, we will add a video capture device. This can be a webcam or a capture card. Click "Add Source" again, give the source a name, and select your device from the list.

If the image does not fit well at first, you can apply similar transformations as before to position and adjust it correctly. This allows for a clean and appealing presentation.

Summary – Screen Recording in Streamlabs: A Comprehensive Guide

Creating screen recordings in Streamlabs is simple when you understand the steps and options. You have multiple recording formats to choose from, tailored to your needs. Make sure everything is well positioned and use the customization options to achieve the best results.