Desktop
Import and edit an mp4 or other video
Can I import and edit an mp4 or other video? Yes, with Deluxe or Premier Plans you can import a video file to use in the editor. The videos you import must be in one of the following formats: .mp4, .mov, .webm or .somrec. To import a video, open ...
Make and edit recordings when offline
You can use our desktop tools offline by creating videos and screen recordings without an internet connection, just as you would online. You will not be able to upload content if you are offline, however. Additionally, if you have a paid plan, ...
Edit an uploaded recording
How do I edit a recording I’ve uploaded? If you’ve uploaded a recording to your Screencast-O-Matic account and you need to edit it, you have two options. Edit the original recording. Edit from the uploaded video. Note: If you originally created the ...
Create a channel on YouTube for your Google account
Creating a channel on YouTube for your google account Before you can upload to YouTube using your Google account you must create a channel on YouTube by following these steps: Go to http://youtube.com and make sure you are logged in with correct ...
See more upload options
How to see more upload options Our screen recorder allows you to upload recordings to various services like YouTube, Vimeo, or to Screencast-O-Matic's own hosting site. In order to add these services, please see the instructions below. Add more ...
Position the control bar so it is displayed at the top instead of the bottom of the recorder
How can I position the control bar so it shows at the top instead of the bottom? If you want to have the control bar default to the top of the recording frame, you can set that option by opening the recording settings as shown below. Click on ...
Keyboard Shortcuts
Keyboard Shortcuts v2.0 In Recorder: Global hotkeys in recorder which you can change by clicking the "Preferences..." button before starting the recorder. Pause / Resume Alt-P (Option-P for Mac) Draw & Zoom ...
Record on a second monitor
The screen recorder allows you record on any monitor connected to your computer. Record on any monitor Log into your account. Click to launch the screen recorder. Click the anchor icon () in the middle of the recording area. Drag and drop the ...
Record the audio on a Mac
How can I record the audio from my computer (Mac)? You can record the audio that is generated by the computer by clicking the Computer Audio option in the recorder controls. The first time you use this feature, you will be prompted to add a capture ...
Record audio on a Windows computer
How can I record the audio from my computer (Windows) ? If you have Windows Vista or later, you can record the audio that is generated by the computer by clicking the Computer Audio option on the recorder controls: If the recorder fails to turn on ...
Start the tools (screen recorder, screenshots, editing)
There are several ways to start our tools, including: 1. From our web page. 2. From your Desktop, Windows tool tray or your Mac menu bar. 4. Using the Google Chrome extension. Web page You can start the free recorder from the screen recorder page. ...
Backup and Restore
Backup and Restore Screencast-O-Matic supports online or "cloud" backups. Perhaps you'd like to access your recordings on multiple computers or know that they are in a protected location in case something happens to your computer. In either case, ...
Change the location where recordings are stored
The Screencast-O-Matic recorder can store your recordings in a location of your choosing on your computer. You can even store recordings in multiple locations if desired. By default, recordings are stored in the Documents folder on both PC and Mac. ...
Edit History
Edit History The Screencast-O-Matic video editor stores all edits to recordings in a historical timeline. This allows users to move backward and forward within the timeline history to remove or restore past edits. Key reasons to use this feature: ...
System Requirements
System Requirements The Screencast-O-Matic screen recorder and video editor have the following requirements for the successful production of a screencast. The requirements are separated by OS (Note: Linux and Windows XP are not supported): ...
Supported languages and localization and how to set your language
Supported languages and localization Our screen recorder and video editor application support's the following languages: English Italian - Italiano Portuguese (Brazilian) - Português German - Deutsch French - Français Spanish - Español China - ...
Remove background color (Green Screen or Chroma Key)
You can easily remove the background color of your screencasts, webcam video recordings, and image overlays using our green screen feature. This feature is available from the Customize page, which is accessed from the screen recorder. In addition to ...
Flip the recordings, videos, and images horizontally
You can flip (or mirror) a webcam recording, video, or image horizontally using either the screen recorder (webcam only) or video editor. Using the Screen Recorder to flip your webcam First, launch the screen recorder and select either Webcam or ...
Manage video projects
Manage video projects The Screencast-O-Matic application has a robust set of features for managing your local video projects. This article talks about how to use the Manage Video Projects check box to make multiple selections and perform actions ...
Find a video that was uploaded to YouTube
If you are unable to find a video that you uploaded to YouTube, please follow the instructions below: 1. Visit this link below to access your YouTube Studio account: https://studio.youtube.com/ 2. Once you are logged in, from the menu on the left, ...
Combine two recordings or videos
When you work on a video project, often you want to use multiple sources of content. You may have screen recordings and other video content that you need to combine to complete your project. You have several options for combining videos and ...
Create video memes
How to create Video Memes You can create video memes using the video editor, and share them directly on social media. To create your own video memes, please follow the steps below: 1. Launch our application on your computer, or launch the Video ...
Search your recordings on your Mac/PC Client
Searching your recordings on your Mac/PC client The Desktop application contains the ability to search, filter, and sort on your local content as well as content contained within secured backup. Make use of the search and filter functions to find ...