how to record a powerpoint presentation on mac

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Record a slide show with narration and slide timings

You can record your PowerPoint presentation—or a single slide—and capture voice, ink gestures, and your video presence. When completed, it’s like any other presentation. You can play it for your audience in a Slide Show or you can save the presentation as a video file. So, instead of just “handing the deck” to someone, people can see your presentation with the passion and personality intact. 

A new feature for Microsoft 365 was rolled out in early 2022. Exactly when your business has this feature is also based on when your admin distributes new features in Microsoft 365.

This article contains procedures for both the new experience and the classic experience:

New experience

Classic experience

All recording tools are in the  Record  tab in the ribbon, but you can start by selecting the  Record  button. 

You can also record by selecting one of the options in the Record section of the Record tab.

If you have notes in your presentation, they’re turned into text at the top of the screen so you can use them like a teleprompter as you record.  

Tip:  Use the auto-scroll feature in teleprompter and set it to scroll at your preferred speed.

There are several options you can use when you record a presentation. You can turn your camera and microphone on or off by selecting the icons at the top. There are several options you can use when you record a presentation. You can turn your camera and microphone on or off by selecting the icons at the top. To change your camera or microphone, choose the  Select more options  <···> icon. You can even add a customizable camera that can be resized, repositioned, and formatted to go with your slide content. Select Edit , then select Cameo . Adjust the formatting for the camera, then select Record again to return  to the recording environment. 

In the  Select the camera mode  menu, you can select Show Background  or  Blur Background .

You can also change the layout in the  Views menu to switch between  Teleprompter ,  Presenter View , or  Slide View .

When you’re ready, select  Start recording  and a countdown will begin.

Use the onscreen laser, colored pens, or highlighters in the tray below markup slides and it’ll record as well.

To record narration for a specific slide, use the previous or next arrows.

Note:  Narration won’t record during slide transitions so let those play first before you start speaking. 

Pause  the recording as needed or select  Stop  if you’re done.

To review the video, select the  Play  button. 

To quickly delete and re-record your video on current slide or on all slides, select Delete . While Clear  will delete the recorded narration, Reset to Cameo  additionally replaces the recorded narration with the camera feed for an easy retake.  

When you’re done, select  Export  >  Export Video .

After you successfully export the video, you can view the video by selecting View and share video .

At any time, you can return to your document by selecting the  Edit  button.  

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About Record in PowerPoint

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Classic experience

Turn on the Recording tab of the ribbon: On the File tab of the ribbon, click  Options . In the Options  dialog box, click the Customize Ribbon  tab on the left. Then, in the right-hand box that lists the available ribbon tabs, select the Recording  check box. Click OK .

To get ready to record, select Record on either the Recording  tab or the Slide Show  tab of the ribbon.

Clicking the upper half of the button starts you on the current slide.

Clicking the lower half of the button gives you the option to start from the beginning or from the current slide.

(The Clear  command deletes narrations or timings, so be careful when you use it. Clear  is grayed out unless you have previously recorded some slides.)

The slide show opens in the Recording window (which looks similar to Presenter view), with buttons at the top left for starting, pausing, and stopping the recording. Click the round, red button (or press R on your keyboard) when you are ready to start the recording. A three-second countdown ensues, then the recording begins.

The current slide is shown in the main pane of the Recording window.

You can stop the recording any time by pressing Alt + S on your keyboard.

Navigation arrows on either side of the current slide allow you to move to the previous and next slides.

PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 automatically records the time you spend on each slide, including any Animate text or objects  steps that occur, and the use of any triggers on each slide.

You can record audio or video narration as you run through your presentation. The buttons at the lower-right corner of the window allow you to toggle on or off the microphone, camera, and camera preview:

If you use the pen, highlighter, or eraser, PowerPoint records those actions for playback also.

If you re-record your narration (including audio and ink), PowerPoint erases your previously recorded narration (including audio and ink) before you start recording again on the same slide.

You can also re-record by going to Slide Show  >  Record .

You can pick a pointer tool (pen, eraser, or highlighter) from the array of tools just below the current slide. There are also color selection boxes for changing the color of the ink. ( Eraser  is grayed out unless you have previously added ink to some slides.)

To end your recording, select the square Stop button (or press S on your keyboard).

When you finish recording your narration, a small picture appears in the lower-right corner of the recorded slides. The picture is an audio icon, or, if the web camera was on during the recording, a still image from the webcam.

The recorded slide show timing is automatically saved. (In Slide Sorter view, the timings are listed beneath each slide.)

In this process, what you record is embedded in each slide, and the recording can be played back in Slide Show. A video file is not created by this recording process. However, if you need one, you can save your presentation as a video with a few extra steps.

Preview the recorded slide show

On the Slide Show  tab, click From Beginning  or From Current Slide .

During playback, your animations, inking actions, audio and video will play in sync.

Preview the recorded sound

In the Recording window, the triangular Play  button near the top left corner lets you preview the recording of the slide that currently has the focus in that window.

In Normal view, click the sound icon or picture in the lower-right corner of the slide, and then click Play . (When you preview individual audio in this way, you won't see recorded animation or inking.)

You can pause playback while previewing the audio.

Set the slide timings manually

PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 automatically records your slide timings when you add narrations, or you can manually set the slide timings to accompany your narrations.

In Normal view, click the slide that you want to set the timing for.

On the Transitions tab, in the Timing group, under Advance Slide , select the After check box, and then enter the number of seconds that you want the slide to appear on the screen. Repeat the process for each slide that you want to set the timing for.

If you want the next slide to appear either when you click the mouse or automatically after the number of seconds that you enter—whichever comes first—select both the On Mouse Click and the After check boxes.

You can use manual slide timings to the trim the end of a recorded slide segment. For example, if the end of a slide segment concludes with two seconds of unnecessary audio, simply set the timing for advancing to the next slide so that it happens before the unnecessary audio. That way you don't have to re-record the audio for that slide.

Delete timings or narration

The Clear command is for deleting timings or narration from your recording that you don't want or that you want to replace.

In the Recording window, the Clear command in the top margin of the window allows you to:

Clear recordings on the current slide

Clear recordings on all slides

In Normal view, there are four different Clear commands that allow you to:

Delete the timings on the currently selected slide

Delete the timings on all slides at once

Delete the narration on the currently selected slide

Delete the narration on all slides at once

If you do not want to delete all the timings or narration in your presentation, open a specific slide that has a timing or narration that you do want to delete.

On the Recording tab of the PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 ribbon, on the Record Slide Show button, click the down arrow, point to Clear , and then choose the appropriate Clear command for your situation.

Turn off timings or turn off narrations, and ink

After you've recorded your PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 presentation, any timings, gestures, and audio you performed are saved on the individual slides. But you can turn them all off if you want to view the slide show without them:

To turn off recorded slide timings: On the Slide Show tab, clear the Use Timings box.

To turn off recorded narrations and ink: On the Slide Show tab, clear the Play Narrations box.

Publish the recording to share it with others

Once you've edited the recording to your satisfaction, you can make it available to others by publishing to Microsoft Stream.

With the presentation open, on the Recording tab, select Publish to Stream .

Type a title and a description for the video.

Set other options, including whether you want others in your organization to have permission to see the video.

Select the Publish button.

The upload process can take several minutes, depending on the length of the video. A status bar at the bottom of the PowerPoint window tracks the progress, and PowerPoint shows a message when the upload is finished:

Click the message to go directly to the video playback page on Microsoft Stream.

Create closed captions

To make your video more accessible by including closed captions, choose from these options, which are described in separate Help articles:

Manually write a closed caption file yourself

Get a closed-caption file automatically generated by Microsoft Stream

Once you have a closed-caption file, you can add it to your video file by using PowerPoint .

Record a slide show

With your presentation open, on the Slide Show tab, click Record Slide Show .

(The Clear command deletes narrations or timings, so be careful when you use it. Clear is grayed out unless you have previously recorded some slides.)

In the Record Slide Show box, check or clear the boxes for your recording, and click Start Recording .

More about these options:

Slide and animation timings : PowerPoint automatically records the time you spend on each slide, including any animation steps that occur, and the use of any triggers on each slide.

Narrations, ink, and laser pointer: Record your voice as you run through your presentation. If you use the pen, highlighter, eraser, or laser pointer, PowerPoint records those for playback as well.

Important:    Pen, highlighter, and eraser recording are available only if you have the February 16, 2015 update for PowerPoint 2013 or a later version of PowerPoint installed. In earlier versions of PowerPoint, pen and highlighter strokes are saved as ink annotation shapes.

At the top left corner of the window is the Recording toolbar, which you can use to:

If you re-record your narration (including audio, ink, and laser pointer), PowerPoint erases your previously recorded narration (including audio, ink, and laser pointer) when you start recording again on the same slide.

You can also re-record by going to Slide Show > Record Slide Show .

To use ink, eraser, or the laser pointer in your recording, right-click the slide, click Pointer options , and pick your tool:

Laser Pointer

Highlighter

Eraser (This option is grayed out unless you have previously added ink to some slides.)

To change the color of the ink, click Ink Color .

To end your recording, right-click the final slide, and click End Show .

Tip:  When you finish recording your narration, a sound icon appears in the lower-right corner of each slide that has narration.

The recorded slide show timings are automatically saved. Timings are shown in Slide Sorter view just beneath each slide.

In this process, what you record is embedded in each slide, and the recording can be played back in Slide Show. A video file is not created by this recording process. However, if you want a video file, you can save your presentation as a video with a few extra steps.

On the Slide Show tab, click From Beginning or From Current Slide.

During playback, your animations, inking actions, laser pointer, audio and video play in sync.

Preview the recorded audio

In Normal view, click the sound icon in the lower-right corner of the slide, and then click Play.

PowerPoint automatically records your slide timings when you add narrations, or you can manually set the slide timings to accompany your narrations.

On the Transitions tab, in the Timing group, under Advance Slide , select the After check box, and then enter the number of seconds indicating how long the slide should appear on the screen. Repeat the process for each slide that you want to set the timing for.

Tip:  If you want the next slide to appear either when you click the mouse or automatically after the number of seconds that you enter—whichever comes first—select both the On Mouse Click and the After check boxes.

The Clear command is for deleting timings or narration from your recording that you don't want or that you want to replace. There are four different Clear commands that allow you to:

On the Slide Show tab of the PowerPoint ribbon, on the Record Slide Show button, click the down arrow, point to Clear, and then choose the appropriate Clear command for your situation.

Turn off timings or turn off narrations, ink, and laser pointer

After you've recorded your PowerPoint presentation, any timings, gestures, and audio you performed are saved on the individual slides. But you can turn them all off if you want to view the slide show without them:

To turn off recorded narrations, ink, and the laser pointer: On the Slide Show tab, clear the Play Narrations box.

Turn your mouse into a laser pointer

Animate text or objects

Turn your presentation into a video

Create a self-running presentation

Record your presentation

Toggle video and audio options in the options  dropdowns in the recording toolbar.

Note:  Your video will be re-recorded just as you had styled. 

After you exit Recording Studio with the  Esc  key (or by clicking  End show ) you will see narration (audio/video) applied to your slide along with the proper slide timings and ink animations. 

Tip:  Audio, video, and inking elements can all be resized and moved in edit view after recording. 

Reset to Cameo 

To delete your recording and retain your camera style, do the following: 

On the Record tab, select Reset to Cameo .

Clear timings or narration 

On the Record tab, select Clear Recording

Keyboard shortcuts during the recording process

Related information.

Present with Cameo

Save a presentation as a movie file or MP4

Record audio in PowerPoint for Mac

Add or delete audio in your presentation

Prepare to record

To begin, open the presentation you want and click the Slide Show tab.

Tip:     If your presentation has a lot of slides, you might find it more convenient to work in Slide Sorter view. Click View > Slide Sorter to try it out.

Here are some things to check before you begin recording:

If you want to record only part of your slide deck, do one of the following before you begin:

Select the slides you don't want to include, and click Hide Slide .

Click Custom Show > Custom Slide Show > + (add).

Use the Rehearse button to change the timing between slides without affecting the narration or gestures you've already recorded.

Make sure your microphone is set up correctly. On the Mac, go to System Preferences > Sound .

Record your slide show

If you want to add narration or commentary to the slide show, make sure your microphone is set up and working.

To start recording:

Click the Slide Show tab, select the slide where you want the recording to begin, and then click Record Slide Show .

During recording, use Ctrl+click to access the recording commands that let you navigate through the slides, change cursors, or trigger screen blackouts or whiteouts.

Click End Show to stop recording.

A Save dialog box appears. Click Yes to save your recording, or No if you want to record it again.

Saving overwrites anything you've previously recorded. If you want to record another slide show with the same set of slides, save your presentation file with a different name.

Click Play from Start to preview your recording.

You may want to print this list of keyboard shortcuts to refer to while you're recording:

Set playback options

When you've finished recording and are ready to distribute the presentation, click Set up Slide Show and choose the options that are right for your audience.

Show type     Show full screen or windowed.

Show options     Turn off narration or animations.

Slides     Choose a subset of slides, or a Custom show if you've set one up.

Advance slides     Set up this version of the slide show so someone can page through it manually.

Add, change, or remove transitions between slides

Start the presentation and see your notes in Presenter view

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How to Record Voice on PowerPoint on Mac (A Comprehensive Guide)

If you've ever wondered how to record voice in PowerPoint on your Mac, you're not alone. This guide is tailored for those seeking clarity on PowerPoint's voice recording feature. Whether you're familiar with PowerPoint or facing uncertainties, this article will demystify the process, offering a clear answer to the question: "How to record voice on PowerPoint Mac?" We'll not only guide you through the steps but also recommend a perfect software solution.

Part 1: Steps to Record Voice in PowerPoint on Mac (Quick and Easy)

To record voice in PowerPoint on Mac, follow these steps:

Step 1: Navigate to the Slide Show tab, typically located at the top of your screen. On Mac, find and select “Record Narration” slightly lower in the list.

Step 2: Click “Record,” and your initial slide fills the screen. Begin speaking. To progress to the next slide, hit the return key.

Step 3: Once all slides are complete, press Esc. Upon finishing the last slide and hitting return, click ‘yes’ in the ensuing message.

Step 4: The subsequent box will ask if you want to review timings in slide sorter view. Choose your preference.

Note: Make sure to save your presentation.

Step 5: For practice presentations, save and showcase in your usual manner. Open the presentation, click on the “Slide Show” tab, and select show, or use the slide show icon at the bottom of your screen.

Part 2: Fix PowerPoint Not Recording Voice on Mac

If you're facing issues with PowerPoint not recording audio on your Mac, follow these simple steps to troubleshoot and resolve the problem:

Fix 1. Let PowerPoint Access Your Microphone:

Step 1: Navigate to Settings > Privacy > Microphone.

Step 2 : Click on the Microphone icon and select MS PowerPoint.

Step 3 : Toggle the switch to grant microphone access.

Fix 2. Reset PRAM:

Step 1 : Shut down your Mac, then power it on while pressing Command, Option, P, and R.

Step 2: Release when the second chime sounds.

Step 3 : Check microphone options in Sound settings.

Fix 3. Use Safe Mode:

Step 1: Restart your Mac, holding the Shift key for Safe Mode.

Step 2: Troubleshoot issues caused by apps or unwanted cache files.

Fix 4. Remove Cache Files:

Step 1: Navigate to Library > Group Containers > Microsoft.powerpoint.

Step 2: Delete the folder to clear cache for MS PowerPoint.

Fix 5. Install Audio Recorder:

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Let's compare the five methods for fixing PowerPoint not recording voice on Mac:

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Method 4 targets cache files specific to PowerPoint.

Method 5 introduces external software.

Choose the method that aligns with your comfort level and the specific nature of the issue. For users seeking a comprehensive solution, trying these methods sequentially or combining them may yield the best results.

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To include background music in PowerPoint, go to the Insert tab, choose "Audio on My PC," and select your music file. Once loaded, click on the audio icon, head to the Playback tab, and choose "Play in Background" for automatic playback across multiple slides during a presentation.

Where is the Record Button on PowerPoint?

To record a presentation in PowerPoint, open the desired slide, click "Record" near the upper right corner, and choose between immediate recording with the red button or selecting a specific slide to begin. Follow the prompts to enhance your PowerPoint experience.

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Record customized camera feeds with cameo in PowerPoint for Mac

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Hey, Office Insiders! My name is Ridhima Gupta, and I’m a Product Manager on the Office Video team. Previously, we let you know about  adding a live camera feed with cameo in PowerPoint for Mac . Today, we’re excited to announce that cameo is now available when recording slide shows, allowing you to personalize your camera feed for recorded video stories in PowerPoint for Mac.

Record customized camera feed with cameo

You can now make the video recording of your presentation even more personal and create immersive stories. With cameo supported when recording slide shows in PowerPoint for Mac, you can customize your camera feed’s appearance before you record. You can apply your favorite camera styles, shapes, and sizes to cameo, and choose the perfect place on the slide for your camera feed.

How it works

• Open a presentation that you want to record and share.
• On the  Recording tab, select  Cameo to add your custom camera feed to the slides.

• To review your video, click the Play preview button.
• If you’re not satisfied, select the Delete button, and then select the Record button to re-record your video. Don’t worry, your camera will appear just as you styled 😊
• When you’re happy with your recording, select Export to export your presentation as a video.

Tips and tricks

• Impress your audience with creative storytelling with different text and camera layouts, such as adding text in front or behind your camera feed.
• Create an engaging story using the power of transitions when moving from slide to slide by clicking the Transitions tab, and then selecting the one you want to use —such as Morph, Fade, and Wipe.

• Find the best place on your slide for your camera feed and get helpful recommendations by selecting Design > Designer .

Requirements

In order to use this feature, you must

• Use a computer equipped with a webcam and microphone.
• Have granted camera permissions to PowerPoint in your computer’s privacy settings.   

Availability

This feature is rolling out to Insiders running Beta Channel Version 16.72 (Build 23032701) or later.

Don’t have it yet? It’s probably us, not you.

Features are released over some time to ensure things are working smoothly. We highlight features that you may not have because they’re slowly releasing to larger numbers of Insiders. Sometimes we remove elements to further improve them based on your feedback. Although this is rare, we also reserve the option to pull a feature entirely out of the product, even if you, as an Insider, have had the opportunity to try it.

We want to hear from you! Please click  Help  >  Feedback  to send us your thoughts about this feature.

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How to Record PowerPoint Presentation with Audio & Video on Mac

Recording a PowerPoint presentation with audio and video on Mac is very useful for creating video tutorials, webinars, online courses, and more. With the right tools and techniques, you can easily capture your screen, voice, and face as you present your slides.

Why Record Your PowerPoint Presentation

Here are some of the key reasons to record your PowerPoint presentation:

• Create engaging video tutorials and webinars to share online
• Add narration and visuals for more impactful presentations
• Capture presentations to view later or share with others
• Create online courses and lessons with your slides and commentary
• Explain concepts more clearly by pairing visuals with your voiceover

Tools You Need

To record your PowerPoint presentation with audio and video on Mac, you will need:

• A Mac computer – with macOS 10.14 Mojave or later
• PowerPoint – Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac or Apple Keynote
• Microphone – built-in or external USB microphone
• Webcam – built-in FaceTime HD camera or external USB webcam
• Screen recording software – such as QuickTime Player (built-in) or a third-party tool

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these steps to record your PowerPoint slides with narration and video on a Mac:

1. Set Up Your Equipment

Make sure your microphone and webcam are connected and enabled if using external devices. Position the webcam properly to capture yourself.

2. Configure Software Settings

Open System Preferences > Security & Privacy and grant access to the microphone, camera, and screen recording for PowerPoint and your recording software.

3. Prepare Your PowerPoint Slides

Open your presentation in PowerPoint and organize your slides. Add transitions and animations if needed. Rehearse your narration for clarity.

4. Launch the Recording Software

Open QuickTime Player or your preferred screen recording software. Configure the audio and video input settings.

5. Record Your Presentation

Click record and start presenting your slides. Speak clearly into the microphone as you progress through the slides. Remember to pause between slides.

6. End the Recording

After the final slide, stop the recording. The software will process and save the video file to your Mac.

7. Edit the Video (Optional)

Use video editing software to trim the start/end, add captions, insert b-roll footage, etc. Export the final edited video.

QuickTime Player Method

Here are more details on using QuickTime Player to record your PowerPoint presentation on Mac:

• Open QuickTime Player on your Mac
• Click File > New Screen Recording
• Click the arrow next to the Record button
• Select microphone and webcam inputs
• Adjust audio levels
• Click record and present your slides
• End the recording when finished
• Trim the video if needed
• Export video to share online

Using QuickTime Player works well for basic PowerPoint video capture on Mac. Third-party software like ScreenFlow offer more customization for high-quality video productions.

Recording your PowerPoint presentation enables you to create dynamic videos to share and educate audiences both live and on-demand. Follow the best practices outlined here for recording on Mac with audio and video. With some preparation and the right tools, you can produce professional videos of your slides to publish and promote online.

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How to Get PowerPoint on a Mac

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• From the Mac App Store: Apple Menu > App Store > search for PowerPoint > Get > Install > enter Apple ID if prompted > Open .
• PowerPoint requires a subscription from Microsoft. You can sign up via In-App Purchase or at the Microsoft website.
• Keynote, Apple's alternative to PowerPoint, comes pre-installed on new Macs (and can be downloaded from the Mac App Store).

This article explains how to get PowerPoint on Mac, its requirements—including a subscription—and some free alternatives available on the Mac.

How Do I Get PowerPoint on Mac?

Getting PowerPoint on your Mac is very easy. Just a few clicks, and you'll be ready to start making slides and building presentations. Here's what to do:

Open the Mac App Store by going to the Apple menu > App Store or the Applications folder > App Store .

You can also download PowerPoint directly from Microsoft , but these instructions focus on the Mac App Store.

Search for PowerPoint .

On the search results screen, click Get .

Click Install .

Enter your Apple ID password when prompted.

When the download is finished, click Open to launch PowerPoint.

Once you've opened PowerPoint, you'll need to sign into your Microsoft account or use a free trial.

Is PowerPoint Free for the Mac?

PowerPoint is not free on the Mac (or on Windows, for that matter). Microsoft offers a free, 30-day trial after you download PowerPoint. Once the free trial expires, you need to pay to keep using the app. Options include a one-time purchase price or a monthly or annual subscription , which provides cloud storage features and ongoing technical support. You can subscribe through Microsoft's website or use in-app purchases via your Apple ID.

Do Macs Come With PowerPoint?

No. To get PowerPoint on your Mac, you need to download and install it using the steps from the first section of this article (or, as noted before, directly from Microsoft).

What Is the Mac Version of PowerPoint?

While PowerPoint may be the most well-known program for making slides and creating presentations, it's far from the only one. Your Mac probably came with one of the alternatives pre-installed.

Apple makes a program called Keynote which is a direct competitor to PowerPoint. It offers all of the core features of PowerPoint—creating slides and presentations, animations, templates, presenter mode, etc. It integrates tightly with Apple's other software and services like iCloud.

Keynote comes pre-installed for free on all modern Macs. It's likely in your Applications folder as you read this. If it's not, and if your Mac and version of the macOS are compatible with it, you can download it for free from the Mac App Store by searching for "Keynote."

Need to make slides and want to avoid both PowerPoint and Keynote? There are many other PowerPoint alternatives , but one place to start is Google Slides , which is free, web-based, and integrates with your Google account and other Google productivity tools.

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To convert PowerPoint to video on a Mac, open the presentation you want to save and select File > Export . In the export window, next to File Format , select a file format option, such as MP4 or MOV . Choose your video quality, choose whether you want to include narrations, adjust timing, and select Export .

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Powerpoint for Mac - Screen Recording

Powerpoint for Mac - Updated 2022: "Insert > Screen Recording doesn't show up next to the video and audio boxes, Goal is to record a scrolling Finale Music. Any suggestions? ~ thank you.

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I think the reason you don't find the option to insert a screen recording is because PowerPoint doesn't make screen recordings of other application windows.

You can use QuickTime, which is built-into your Mac for this purpose, then insert the resulting video file. If you are seeking programs with advanced screen recording capabilities, they are out there. Camtasia is one that is well known and respected.

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How to Screen Record on a Mac

Quick links, how to screen record on a mac using the screenshot utility, how to screen record on a mac using quicktime player, how to screen record on a mac with obs.

• The built-in Screenshot utility makes it easy to start or stop a screen recording on your Mac with keyboard shortcuts.
• QuickTime Player is a great alternative if your Mac is running macOS High Sierra or older.
• A third-party app like OBS Studio can offer more control and customization options for recording your Mac's screen.

You may want to record your Mac's screen to make a screencast tutorial, capture gameplay footage or video calls, create a business presentation, and more. Whatever your reason, we'll teach you how to screen record on a Mac.

You may be tempted to install third-party screen recorders on your Mac, but the easiest way to record your Mac's screen is by using the built-in Screenshot utility. This tool lets you capture screen recordings and screenshots with simple keyboard shortcuts.

Press Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard to open the Screenshot utility. At the bottom of the window that appears, you'll see two options for screen recording: Record Entire Screen and Record Selected Portion .

If you choose Record Entire Screen , a camera icon will appear as your mouse cursor. This is handy if you use more than one monitor. Just move the camera to the screen you want to record and click for the recording to begin.

If you choose Record Selected Portion , drag the corners of the box you see to adjust the frame size. You can also move the box to a different area on your screen.

Clicking Options allows you to select various options for your Mac screen recording. This includes choosing your desired microphone, the location to save your recording, and whether you want to record mouse clicks. Once you're ready, hit the Record button to start the recording.

Once you're done recording your Mac's screen, you may be unsure how to stop it, as the Screenshot utility window won't be visible anymore. Instead, you'll see a small Stop icon in the macOS menu bar. Click on it to stop the screen recording on your Mac.

You can also hit Command + Control + Esc to stop recording your Mac's screen quickly. Alternatively, you can press Command + Shift + 5 to bring up the Screenshot utility window again, where you'll find the option to stop recording.

Can You Screen Record a FaceTime Call on Your Mac?

You may be wondering if you can screen record a FaceTime call. While Apple doesn't offer a native option in the FaceTime app itself, you can use the Screenshot utility to record video calls too.

It's important to note that the other person (or participants) on FaceTime won't be notified that you're recording the video call, so be sure to let them know.

An alternative method to record your Mac's screen is to use QuickTime Player. QuickTime Player uses the same Screenshot utility we described above, but the difference is that you control everything directly from the QuickTime Player app instead. This may be useful for old Macs running macOS High Sierra or earlier versions.

To record using the QuickTime Player, open the app, then select File > New Screen Recording from the menu bar.

This launches an overlay, allowing you to select various options to record your screen. You can choose to either Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion , similar to the Screenshot utility.

Once everything's set up, start recording by clicking the Record button. And when you're done, click the Stop icon in the macOS menu bar to end the screen recording session.

The recorded video will open immediately. You can choose to edit it as required (using Trim or Rotate tools). Once you're done, simply click File > Save from the menu bar or hit Command + S on your keyboard to save the video to your desired location.

While both methods let you record audio from your Mac's microphone, you can't record the system audio. A workaround is to install a free audio driver on your Mac to record system audio during screen recordings . However, if your screen recordings still don't have any audio, check out our troubleshooting guide to fix audio issues with your Mac screen recordings .

With the above two options, there's little reason to seek a third-party app for recording your Mac's screen unless you want more features. If you're unsatisfied with the built-in options, though, OBS Studio is our favorite third-party freeware to record your Mac's screen and audio easily.

The consensus among both casual and hardcore users is that there's no free screen recording utility as good as OBS Studio. The app offers features that allow you to customize every aspect of your screen recording. You can also use OBS Studio to stream directly to multiple platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitch, and more.

Download: OBS Studio (Free)

As you can see, starting or stopping a screen recording on your Mac is pretty easy, especially if you're familiar with the useful macOS keyboard shortcuts . You have multiple built-in tools to record your screen on a Mac easily, but if you want advanced options, an open-source program like OBS can do the job. Hopefully, one of these methods is exactly what you need to record your Mac's screen.

Record the screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Learn how to create a screen recording and capture sound on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

How to record your screen

Open Control Center on your iPhone , or on your iPad .

Exit Control Center to record your screen.

Go to the Photos app and select your screen recording.

Some apps might not allow you to record audio or video. You can't record your screen and use screen mirroring at the same time.

Learn how to take a screenshot on your iPhone .

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