QuickTime for Mac: Screen capture with sound - how it works

With QuickTime, you can normally start screen recording on your Mac without sound. We'll show you how it works with sound.

QuickTime: Record the screen with sound

1. Download and install the SoundFlower application.
2. Use the search at the top right and enter "SoundFlower" there. Start the application.
3. You can now find the app in the menu bar at the top right. Activate the "Built-In Output" option here.
4. Open the system settings and select the category "Sound".
5. Choose both "Input" and "Output" for "SoundFlower (2ch)".
6. Now start QuickTime, click on "New Screen Recording" under "File" in the top left and start the recording. The same is now saved together with the sound.