Record your screen with audio

For demos, presentations, tutorials

Preparing a tutorial or recording a presentation? These apps let you easily record your Mac screen with audio.

CleanShot X for quick, clutter-free recordings

CleanShot X lets you create professionally-looking screenshots and screencasts in no time. As a bonus, the app automatically hides everything from your desktop, saving you time on cleanup.

How to make a recording with audio: 

1. Click the CleanShot X icon in the menu bar and choose Record Screen. 
2. Click the microphone icon and pick the one you'd like to use. 
3. You can also choose to record computer audio and even your webcam. 
4. Hit Enter to start recording.
5. Click the Stop button to finish recording.

Capto for recording, editing, and quick sharing

Capto can record screencasts with your mic, computer audio, and webcam. Besides trimming and annotating videos, Capto lets you adjust the audio volume and make your voice fade in or out. Once the recording is ready, you can upload it to Google Drive, Dropbox, FTP server, or even your YouTube channel right from Capto.

How to record your screen with audio in Capto:

1. Click the Record button in the app.
2. Pick either Screen or Area. 
3. Select the Record Microphone checkbox.
4. Click the red button to start recording.
5. To stop and save your recording, press Shift-Cmd-Esc.

Dropshare for recording to a cloud

This app for cloud file sharing actually knows how to record your screen. Instead of your Mac, the app saves your screenshots and screen recordings to the cloud service you connected to Dropshare. This is a great way to save some space on your Mac and share your recordings with others.

How to record your screen with Dropshare:

1. Click the droplet icon in the menu bar.
2. Click the round recording button.
3. Select the area you'd like to record.
4. Click the Mic and Audio buttons to record your microphone and computer audio.
5. Use the red button to start and stop recording.

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