Screen Recording
Screen Recording
CyberSnap can record your screen to MP4 (video) or GIF (animated image) format. A built-in video trimmer allows you to cut recordings after capture.
Recording Modes
MP4 Recording
Records to H.264 MP4 format. Ideal for:
- Software demonstrations
- Bug reports
- Tutorial creation
- Meeting recordings
GIF Recording
Records directly to animated GIF format. Ideal for:
- Short demonstrations
- Social media sharing
- Inline documentation
- Quick visual instructions
Starting a Recording
- Trigger recording via hotkey (MP4 or GIF, separate hotkeys)
- Select the recording region on screen
- A recording overlay appears with:
- Elapsed time counter
- Pause/resume button
- Stop button
- File size estimate
- Click Stop when finished
Recording Configuration
Video Settings (MP4)
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Quality | Original, 1080p, 720p, 480p |
| Frame rate | 15, 24, 30, 60 FPS |
| Capture cursor | Show/hide mouse cursor |
| Highlight clicks | Visual indicator on mouse clicks |
| Recording audio | Desktop audio, microphone, or both |
GIF Settings
| Setting | Options |
|---|---|
| Quality | Original, 1080p, 720p, 480p |
| Frame rate | 10, 15, 24, 30 FPS |
| Capture cursor | Show/hide mouse cursor |
| Color palette | Auto-optimized per recording |
Audio Sources
| Source | Description |
|---|---|
| Desktop audio | System sounds and application audio |
| Microphone | External microphone input |
| Both | Mixed desktop audio + microphone |
| None | Video only, no audio |
Video Trimmer
After recording, the built-in Video Trimmer opens automatically. You can:
- Preview the recording with playback controls
- Set start/end points to trim unwanted sections
- Scrub through the timeline
- Save trimmed version or discard trim
Trimmer Controls
| Control | Action |
|---|---|
| Play/Pause | Preview the recording |
| Set start point | Mark trim beginning |
| Set end point | Mark trim end |
| Reset | Clear trim points and restore full length |
| Save | Export trimmed video |
| Discard | Cancel and close |
Output and Sharing
After trimming (or skipping trim):
- The recording is saved to your configured output folder
- A toast notification appears with options to:
- Open the file
- Open containing folder
- Upload to a share provider
- Copy to clipboard (GIF only)
Tips for Better Recordings
- Close unnecessary applications to reduce CPU usage during recording
- Use a smaller region for higher effective frame rates
- Plan your recording — use the trimmer to remove setup/teardown
- MP4 for long recordings — smaller file sizes than GIF
- GIF for short clips — under 15 seconds for manageable file sizes