VLC screen video: Record desktop - how it works

With the VLC media player it is possible to create a screen video. After you have stopped the recording, it will be saved as MP4.

How to create a screen video with VLC media player

With the free VLC media player you can not only play video files, but also film your desktop and save the screen video. This is how it works:

1. Open the VLC media player and click on "Media" in the top left corner.
2. Then click on "Open recording device".
3. Switch to "Desktop" under "Recording mode" above and set the refresh rate (FPS). 30 or 60 FPS ensure good recording. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the screen video.
4. Now click on the small down arrow under "Play" and click on "Convert".
5. Under "Target file" you can now select in which directory and under which name your screen video should be saved.
6. As soon as you click on "Start", the recording begins.
7. To stop the recording, simply click on the stop symbol in the lower left corner of the VLC media player. You will then find the video in the previously selected folder.