How can I record a video that I am watching on my computer?

Saving something playing on your screen can be useful when you need to review a presentation, tutorial, or other permitted video later. For users who want to record a video that I am watching on my computer, VokoscreenNG provides screen-recording controls for capturing a full display, a selected window, or a specific area, along with system audio or microphone input when supported.

How to record a video that I am watching on my computer

Step 1: Open the program and choose the screen-recording mode. Select the entire screen, a specific window, or an area of the screen depending on where the video will be playing.

Step 2: Open the audio settings and select the appropriate audio source. Choose system or output audio when you want to capture the video's sound, and enable the microphone only if you also want to record your own voice.

Step 3: Review the recording settings and choose the video format, frame rate, and other available quality options. Select a destination folder where the finished recording will be saved.

Step 4: Open the video you want to capture and position its window correctly. Return to the recorder and start recording, then begin playing the video.

Step 5: Let the video play normally while recording. Avoid moving unrelated windows over the selected capture area because anything visible inside that area can appear in the recording.

Step 6: When the video finishes, stop the recording. Open the saved file and check the picture, audio synchronization, and overall quality before keeping or sharing it.

Screen recording captures what is displayed while the video plays, so selecting the correct capture area and audio source before starting is important. For copyrighted or protected content, make sure recording is permitted and be aware that some protected video services may prevent screen capture.