Video Recording

This page explains how to record screen video in Print Screen Deluxe.

Turn On Video Recording

1. Open Print Screen Deluxe.
2. Click What am I capturing?.
3. Turn on Capture video.
4. Pick AVI or MP4.
5. If you want sound, turn on Capture audio while recording.
6. Click OK.

Sound recording is available only when the format is MP4.

Start And Stop A Recording

1. Pick the capture type you want.
2. Press your capture hotkey to start recording.
3. Press the same hotkey again to stop recording.

When the recording stops, the video opens in a new tab.

What Each Capture Type Records

Video recording does not use every capture type in the same way.

If you want to record one app window, WindowClick is usually the clearest choice.

Choose AVI Or MP4

MP4

Use MP4 when you want:

• a common video format
• audio recording
• a smaller, more shareable file in many cases

AVI

Use AVI when:

• MP4 is not available on the PC
• you do not need audio
• you want the app’s fallback format

If MP4 Is Not Available

On some Windows systems, MP4 recording is not available.

If that happens:

• the app shows a message
• Print Screen Deluxe switches to AVI
• you can keep recording with AVI

The app also suggests the Media Feature Pack for Windows N systems.

Audio Recording

Audio recording works only with MP4.

If you switch away from MP4, the audio option turns off.

Good Ways To Use Video Recording

• record a short software demo
• show a bug that happens over time
• show a menu flow
• record a single window while you work in it

Helpful Tips

• Use WindowClick for one app window.
• Use FullScreen when you want the whole desktop.
• Turn on Use Time Delay if you need a moment to get ready.
• Turn on Automatically pop up main window when you capture if you want the app to come forward after you stop recording.

If Recording Fails

If video recording cannot start:

• the app shows a message
• Capture video may be turned off

Try these steps:

1. Switch to AVI.
2. Try again.
3. If you were using MP4 on Windows N, install the Media Feature Pack.
4. Turn logging on if you need more details.

Trial And Purchase Note

Video recording is available during the active trial and after purchase.

If the trial has expired, buy the full version or activate a license key to keep using it.

Next Step

Read Get Text (OCR) if you want words from a picture instead of video, or Troubleshooting And FAQ if MP4 or recording is not working on your PC.