> ## Documentation index
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# Screen Recording

> Record your screen on Mac or Windows with the Tutorial AI Desktop App — capture metadata, cursor positions, and screen interactions for AI-powered video creation.

Section: Docs › Recording

The Desktop App is a client application specifically designed to capture your screen for optimal results. Record your entire screen, a specific application, a selected area, or even a portable device.

> **Tip:** Already have a recording? You can also [upload an existing video file](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/uploading-videos) — Tutorial AI will analyze it for Sync Markers and create a project automatically.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-AD_4nXeT8RaC2SKasRmCrtLryRmsqSSqUy5TPuSO2FstuN95X0fy5_M2n5Q5.b2b1fc78.png)

> **Note:** Capturing iPhone or iPad devices is only available in the macOS Desktop App. To record an Android screen, or if you are using Windows, use the **Upload Mobile Recording** feature in the **Screen Recordings** tab.

## Recording options

Before recording, you can configure several options to enhance your recording experience:

- **Hide desktop icons** — they won't appear in the recording but remain visible to you
- **Countdown timer** — prepare yourself before recording starts
- **Hide the Dock** — remove the macOS Dock from the recording
- **Hide the app icon** — keep the Tutorial AI icon out of view
- **Mute notifications** — prevent popups from interrupting your recording

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-AD_4nXeZCHGqh8Wzex7XpDz6E0lDcOnM4_N0YS67Vrp8Ebaua-FX3a0k5A-s.1c82bc7a.png)

## What makes the Desktop App unique

Unlike traditional screen recorders, the Desktop App doesn't just capture your screen — it also collects important **metadata** during recording. This metadata helps AI generate accurate narration scripts and align your narration precisely with the video.

By tracking your mouse cursor position, the Desktop App enables:

- **Enlarged cursor** for better visibility
- **Smooth cursor movement** for a professional feel
- **Simplified mouse paths** — straight movement from click to click
- **Reduced cursor flicker and jitter**
- **Auto-hide cursor when idle**

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-AD_4nXdus10_WV9Gi6srcCeLGJDa3yb5-uBz_FxTzi4rS9WFWE7-R05GMa-S.1c6b169a.png)

Learn more about these features in [Cursor Effects](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/visual-effects/cursor-effects).

## Adjusting the recording area

When recording browser content, exclude the browser window frame and address bar for a cleaner result:

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-Screenshot_2025-09-11_at_10_04_40.e43102db.png)

1. Before recording, click the **Adjust Recording Area** button on the recording toolbar

2. Drag the borders to exclude the window header and address bar

This removes unnecessary clutter and keeps the viewer's attention on the main content.

## Pausing during recording

Keyboard shortcuts are particularly useful when recording longer videos, switching between screens, or reviewing your script before continuing.

**Pause/Resume:** `Ctrl + Cmd + P` (Mac) or `Ctrl + Alt + P` (Windows)

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-AD_4nXclGdZcrepDF_sMNbQ101ZEyuRnZjTwafsOehHv0wyA9EswJSlA5JLC.d3069025.png)

When paused, the recording bar blinks red. While paused, you can change tabs, review notes, or open another application. Press **Resume** or the same shortcut to continue — your recording picks up exactly where you left off.

## Reusing recordings

Every screen recording automatically creates a project. To create an additional project from the same recording:

1. Go to the **Screen Recordings** tab

2. Select a recording and click **New project from recording** from the three-dot menu

   ![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9945215-Screenshot_2025-10-06_at_10_41_24.f43239b2.png)

Or open the recording and click **Create Project from Recording** in the top right corner.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9945215-AD_4nXfX0DuIoCh62GQeWwexcGYSPBnVXUQ42LTyAmViEQE6T6-_9CIyP16G.2d9c8ad8.png)

## Troubleshooting

To access advanced settings — including proxy and logging options — open the **Settings** panel. If you're behind a corporate firewall or encountering issues, contact our support team.

![](https://www.tutorial.ai/images/help/help-9939384-Screenshot_2026-02-11_at_12_43_07.9e2e0eba.png)

## Next steps

  - [Chrome Extension](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/chrome-extension): When to use the browser extension instead
  - [Uploading Videos](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/uploading-videos): Import an existing recording or an Asset Library clip
  - [Recording with Audio](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/recording-with-audio): Speak while recording for better scripts
  - [Recording Best Practices](https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/best-practices): Tips for clean, professional recordings

Source: https://www.tutorial.ai/docs/recording/screen-recording