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.

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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

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Starting a Recording

1. Trigger recording via hotkey (MP4 or GIF, separate hotkeys)
2. Select the recording region on screen
3. A recording overlay appears with:
   • Elapsed time counter
   • Pause/resume button
   • Stop button
   • File size estimate
4. Click Stop when finished

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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

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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

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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)

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Tips for Better Recordings

1. Close unnecessary applications to reduce CPU usage during recording
2. Use a smaller region for higher effective frame rates
3. Plan your recording — use the trimmer to remove setup/teardown
4. MP4 for long recordings — smaller file sizes than GIF
5. GIF for short clips — under 15 seconds for manageable file sizes