How to edit a screen recording

Trim the slips, zoom into the key steps and keep only what matters.

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  • 3 min read
  • 5 steps
  • Chrome, Edge

The editor opens as soon as you stop. Everything you add is a layer on the timeline that you can move, hide or undo.

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    Step 1 of 5

    Cut out mistakes

    Choose Cut and click the video track to split it. Select the piece you don't want and press Delete.

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    Step 2 of 5

    Zoom in on what matters

    Choose Zoom and click where to zoom, or drag a box around the area. For a tab recording, Auto zoom adds a zoom on every click.

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    Step 3 of 5

    Hide private details

    Choose Blur and drag over passwords, emails or names. Pick blur, pixelate or a solid block, and stretch it on the timeline to cover the whole time it's on screen.

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    Step 4 of 5

    Point things out

    Add Text, Arrow, Box, Marker or Spotlight to guide the eye.

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    Step 5 of 5

    Frame it

    Choose Frame for a background, padding, rounded corners and a shadow, and Crop to keep only part of the screen.

That's it. You're done.

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