Screen capture tools
- Select a custom area, app window, or full display.
- Add a webcam overlay for tutorials, demos, and walkthroughs.
- Adjust the capture FPS and bitrate for output quality.
Feature highlights
Record or Create, video & audio for tutorials, podcasts & gameplay easily!
PC Desktop Recorder keeps the recording workflow clear: choose the capture target, optional mic & webcam, and finish with clean MP4/MP3 output on your Windows PC.
Audio capture
- Record microphone audio, system sound, or both together.
- Create audio-only MP3 recordings when video is not needed.
- Use mic selection, refresh, test sound, and input indicator feedback.
Recording controls
- Start, pause, stop, and open the output folder from the main screen.
- Use hotkeys for faster recording control while working.
- Set delay start, countdown, and auto-stop time for planned captures.
Output options
- Save screen recordings as MP4 and audio recordings as MP3.
- Choose common resolution options from 720p through 4K when supported.
- Set a file prefix and keep your selected output folder remembered.
Minimum Specs
- Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit PC.
- Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 5, or similar processor.
- 8 GB RAM and 2 GB free space for the app, plus room for recordings.
- 720p display or higher for comfortable setup and recording control.
- Windows dependencies: .NET 8 Windows Desktop Runtime x64, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable x64, and Windows Media Foundation / Media Features.
Recommended Specs
- Windows 11 64-bit PC for the best current Windows experience.
- Intel Core i7, AMD Ryzen 7, or better for higher-FPS recordings.
- 16 GB RAM or more, with fast SSD/NVMe storage for large MP4 files.
- 1080p or higher display; dedicated graphics recommended for 4K, webcam overlay, or gameplay recording.
- Windows dependencies: .NET 8 Windows Desktop Runtime x64, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable x64, and Windows Media Foundation / Media Features.
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Pick capture target
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Check mic and sound
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Set timer or hotkey
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Record and save locally
Optional add-on
Build a producer-controlled podcast studio inside PC Desktop Recorder.
The Podcast Add-on adds a controlled host workspace for live-style productions: waiting queue, On Deck guests, selectable preview layouts, banner graphics, host-camera diagnostics, and production switching for one to four visible camera panels.
Production layout control
- Choose 1, 2, 3, or 4 visible preview panels.
- Focus one camera, then return to a multi-camera layout.
- Keep unused approved guests On Deck instead of disconnecting them.
Queue and On Deck users
- Move guests from Waiting Queue into an On Deck active pool.
- Mute On Deck users before they are made visible.
- Send users back to queue, drop them, or block if needed.
Podcast Extras setup
- Configure Cam Server setup fields for the future remote-camera workflow.
- Choose a custom header/banner graphic for the recorded layout.
- Use diagnostics to watch host preview delay and frame rate.
Account-level add-on
- Purchased add-on entitlement is checked server-side.
- Unlocked Podcast features can apply across multiple licenses under the same account.
- Inactive accounts see a purchase-required message inside the app.
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Queue guests
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Move On Deck
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Assign camera panels
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Record production locally