How to Record Full Screen on Mac or PC Easily

Cecilia Hwung
4 min readMay 31, 2023

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In today’s digital realm, capturing the entirety of your computer screen has become essential for various purposes. The need for full screen recording has skyrocketed from showcasing immersive gaming sessions to creating captivating tutorials. However, recording full screen on Mac or PC is not without its challenges. Common issues often arise, including low video definition, slow running or crashes during the recording process, and limitations on recording time. These frustrations can hinder the overall recording experience and compromise the quality and effectiveness of the captured content.

Fortunately, VideoProc Converter rises as the ultimate solution to overcome these challenges and provide a seamless full screen recording experience. With its advanced features and user-friendly interface, VideoProc Converter allows you to effortlessly record your computer screen in full screen mode, free from the aforementioned common issues.

It ensures crystal-clear video quality, eliminating any concerns about low-definition or fuzzy recordings. The software operates smoothly and efficiently, minimizing the risk of slow running or crashes during the recording process. Additionally, the full version of VideoProc Converter removes the restrictions on recording time, enabling you to capture extended videos without interruptions. So, let’s jump right into the simple steps to record full screen on Windows or Mac using VideoProc Converter.

Why Should You Record Full Screen with VideoProc Converter

VideoProc Converter, a versatile and user-friendly video screen recorder, provides a range of standout features for full screen recording. Here are some of its highlight functionalities:

· Record full/part of the screen with system sound and microphone audio

· 1080P recording to preserve the visual quality of your full screen recordings

· Variety of saving formats: MP4, MOV, MKV, FLV, and TS

· Emphasize key points or provide instructions with real-time annotations to

· Facecam in PiP mode for easily adding your recordings with a personal touch

· Mouse track recording: Capture every detail, including mouse movements

· Loads of extra features: convert, compress, and edit your recordings

How to Record Full Screen on Mac/PC with VideoProc Converter

Before starting to record the full screen, you need to make sure that you’ve downloaded this desktop screen recorder first. VideoProc now is available for both Windows and Mac. It is lightweight and only takes up 49.2MB on your PC.

Step 1. Set Up Recording Parameters

Launch VideoProc Converter and click on the “Recorder” option to access the recording interface. Next, click on the settings icon (the gear icon) at the top of the interface to specify parameters such as quality, format, audio device, audio level, and encoder. Alternatively, you can adjust these parameters later on if needed.

Set Up Recording Parameters
Set Up Recording Parameters

Step 2. Select the Full Screen Capture Mode

Return to the Recorder interface and select “Screen” as the recording mode. However, remember that recording the entire screen is not always necessary. If you only want to capture a specific part of the screen, click on “Crop” and then use your mouse to click and drag, selecting the desired area to be recorded.

Step 3. Start Recording Full Screen

Once all the settings are configured, click on the “REC” button to activate the screen recorder. To stop the recording, you can either press CTRL + R or click the “Stop” button.

Start Recording Full Screen
Start Recording Full Screen

Tips:

Use CTRL+T to access the paint tools, which allow you to type texts, and draw arrows, or lines to explain or highlight specific elements in your recording.

Customize the hotkeys according to your preference for ending the recording or calling out tools.

Step 4 (Optional). Level Up Your Recording

VideoProc Converter offers a range of additional features to help you edit, resize, clip, trim, and merge your videos. It also provides professional solutions for reducing noise, correcting shaky footage, and fixing distortion. After saving your recorded video, return to the main interface, and click on “Video” to access the editing features. Make any necessary adjustments, and then click on “Run” to export your refined screen recording video.

By following these steps, you can easily record full screen content using VideoProc Converter and take advantage of its additional editing capabilities to enhance the quality and visual appeal of your recordings.

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Cecilia Hwung
Cecilia Hwung

Written by Cecilia Hwung

Tech writer on AI, hardware, and software. I share reviews, trends, and tips. Visit me at videoproc.com for the latest in multimedia.

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