Introduction: How to Capture/record Desktop Video Using VLC Media Player.
Hello guyzzzz...
In this instructable i will tell you how to capture or record desktop screen video using VLC media player.
So lets start....
1) Open VLC media player.
2) Click on Media->Open Capture Device.
3) A new box will open. For Capture mode, select Desktop.
4) Set desired frame rate to 10.00 f/s.
5) Click on the arrow next to Play button below and then click on Convert.
6) A new box will appear.
7) Set whatever name you want to save your file as, but put the extension as .mp4 ( for example, AAA.mp4)
8) Then click on the settings symbol in the settings.
9) Again a new box will appear.
10) In that new box, click on Video Codec and change the Bit-rate to 2000 kb/s.
11) Then click on Save.
12) After that click on the Start button below and your recording will start.
13) Minimize VLC media player.
To stop recording close the VLC media player.
You can watch the video here- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp4Q68PF-xA.
Thanx!!!!
18 Comments
6 years ago
This is for recording video only, if you want to record audio as well, please go through this link
https://youtu.be/zH6GDXT8Tmk
Reply 3 years ago
this video has exact same instructions as the text on htis page with the exception of setting video codec to 2000kb/s. It has same result: video yes audio No? Can you suggest another way to record both video and the audio? Thanks!
5 years ago
Hi there,
I am using VLC 2.2.2 under Xubuntu :
Description: Ubuntu 16.04.3 LTS
Release: 16.04
Codename: xenial
I would like to know how to record a window and not entire desktop.
Should I use a third party software to crop it?
Let me know if you know about this topic.
Kindest regards,
9 years ago on Introduction
To capture your desktop screen follow this link for video tutorial
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-miLXpXiUw
Reply 6 years ago
This one is moved to following location
https://youtu.be/zH6GDXT8Tmk
6 years ago
Keeps crashing all the time.. Any suggestions?
Reply 6 years ago
Same here unfortunately :/
6 years ago
Great guide. I don't know VLC can record computer screen. In my mind, it's just a good video player. Thanks for sharing your experience. I used to create screencast with acethinker screen recorder, free and works like a charm. Share it here as an alternative to VLC player.
6 years ago
works with linux i tried it
7 years ago
Thanks , but unfortunately vlc could not record Audio
7 years ago
Works with Ubuntu 14.04 just fine.
7 years ago
GUYS HELP ME OUT WHEN I CLICK ON START AFTER THE PROCEEDURE MY VLC PLAYER CLOSE HELP ME SOON I NEED IT BADLY
Reply 7 years ago
There is a problem with your VLC player maybe.
Try reinstalling your VLC media player or update it.
7 years ago on Introduction
Vielen Dank!
8 years ago on Introduction
2000 merci
9 years ago on Introduction
When you follow this tutorial you can record desktop video only, if you want to record audio also you can see this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaEVOlaDTuY
9 years ago on Introduction
this works for low framerate video capture.
If you are wanting to do something a little more...
http://betterlogic.com/roger/2010/07/how-to-use-vlc-as-a-free-open-source-alternative-to-playon-tv/
The "needed parts" are the video and audio add ons.
Unfortunately, I have not seen any other way to get the audio recorded AND video, at the same time.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You can increase the frame rate for better quality.