Introduction
1. Record a Video with Snagit (3:07)
Steps to Record a Video
- In the Capture window, select the Video tab.
![Video tab in the Capture Window](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/s2024-capture-videotab.png)
- On the Video tab, adjust the settings as needed, for example to record your microphone, webcam, or cursor.
![Capture button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s2020-capturebutton.png)
- The orange crosshairs appear. Click and drag to select the area to record on the screen or click the Fullscreen button to select the entire screen.
![Selection crosshairs and Fullscreen button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s2020-crosshairsandfullscreen.png)
- The Video Recording toolbar appears.
![Recording toolbar](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/s23-2-recordingtoolbar.png)
- Click a button on the toolbar to turn the option on or off before or during recording:
- Webcam: Record live video from the connected or built-in webcam. Click the dropdown to select the camera device and Picture-in-Picture or Fullscreen webcam options.
![Webcam options menu](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-webcam-options-1.png)
- Capture Cursor: Record your cursor while screen recording. Click the dropdown to turn the cursor effects on or off.
![Capture Cursor button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-video-cursor-1.png)
- System Audio: Record the sound from your computer such as application alerts or the audio playing from your computer speakers.
![System Audio button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-video-sysaudio-1.png)
- Microphone audio: Record the audio from your computer’s built-in microphone or from a connected USB microphone. Click the dropdown to select a device.
![Microphone button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-video-mic-1.png)
- To begin recording, click the Record button or press Shift+F9 (Windows) or Command+Shift+Space (Mac).
![Record button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s2021-videostart-trans.png)
- To pause recording, click the Pause button or press Shift+F9 (Windows) or Control+Shift+Space (Mac).
![Pause button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s2021-videopause-trans.png)
- To stop the recording, click the Stop button or press Shift+F10 (Windows) or Control+Shift+V (Mac).
![Stop button](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/s2021-videostop-trans.png)
For more information and video options, see:
2. Edit a Snagit Video (1:22)
Cut out mistakes or unwanted parts, or trim away the beginning or end of a video.
Steps to Edit a Video
- Drag the green Start handle on the timeline to the location to start the cut.
![The start selection handle on the left side of the playhead](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-cutout-starthandle.png)
- Drag the red End handle on the timeline to the location to end the cut.
![The end selection handle on the right side of the playhead](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-cutout-endhandle.png)
- To review the segment to be cut out, drag the white playhead across the timeline.
![Drag the playhead left and right to review the selection](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-cutout-playhead.png)
- Click the Cut Out button.
![The Cut Out button above the selection](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-cutout-button.png)
3. Combine Snagit Videos (2:02)
Record multiple videos with Snagit, then combine them into a single video. For example:
- Record a video in segments rather than a single take.
- Record additional information missed in the first recording.
- Import and add a video or segment recorded by another person.
Steps to Combine Videos
- In the video playback toolbar, click Add Videos.
![Video playback toolbar](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-playback-toolbar-unlabeled.png)
- In the Combine Videos dialog, click to select additional videos in the order you want to combine them.
![Combine Videos window with four videos selected](https://www.techsmith.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/s24-combinevideos-example2.png)
- Click Combine Videos.
The combined video appears on the canvas to review, edit, and share. The original videos remain in the tray and/or library for future use. For more information, see Combine Videos.
4. Share or Save a Snagit Video (1:26)
Share directly to the app, hosting service, or file location of your choice.
Steps to Share or Save Your Video
- In Snagit Editor, click to select a video in the recent captures tray.
- Click the Share Link dropdown or Share dropdown and select a destination:
- File: Save an mp4 to your computer or network drive.
- Screencast: Upload your video to TechSmith’s online video sharing site with built-in conversations, and comments. Snagit automatically copies the link to your clipboard. Learn about Snagit + Screencast for workplace communications.
- Hosting platform or cloud destination: Select Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, or another destination to upload your video. Snagit automatically copies the link to your clipboard. See Share Captures.
Note: This tutorial is for Snagit version 2025. Previous versions may look or function differently.
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