Recording tutorials

Record the moment first, then share the part that matters

Save Replay does not record your screen or game. These tutorials cover the capture step with current vendor instructions, then show how to review the saved file and turn the selected range into a browser watch link.

Direct answer

Use instant replay when the moment is unpredictable, a normal recorder when you can start before the action, and a built-in device recorder for a short app walkthrough. Each tutorial below ends with a checked local video file that can be trimmed before upload.

Start with the job

These product groups solve different problems

Instant replay: Save the last seconds or minutes after an unexpected gameplay moment.
Planned desktop recording: Start a recorder before a tutorial, test, match, or walkthrough.
Built-in device recording: Capture a short screen flow without installing a full production tool.
Console capture: Use the console's rolling history or start a planned gameplay recording.

Save gameplay after it happens

Rolling capture tutorials for moments you could not schedule.

NVIDIA

NVIDIA Instant Replay

Enable ShadowPlay, set the replay window, use current overlay shortcuts, and review the saved video.

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AMD

AMD Instant Replay

Configure Record & Stream, choose the replay duration and media folder, and assign its save hotkey.

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Steam

Steam Game Recording

Choose background or on-demand recording, save a range from the timeline, and export a video file.

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Record a planned desktop walkthrough

Capture a screen, window, app, or game when you control the start of the take.

OBS

Record the screen with OBS Studio

Build a scene, choose the source, test audio, and pick a reliable recording format.

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Windows

Record an area with Windows Snipping Tool

Use the video shortcut for one rectangular area and save a short clean take.

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macOS

Record the screen on a Mac

Use Shift-Command-5, choose the captured area and microphone, and review the saved MOV.

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Windows gaming

Record and share with Xbox Game Bar

Capture a game or app on Windows, find its MP4, and prepare the selected moment.

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Use a built-in mobile or Chromebook recorder

Record a short app or browser workflow with controls included on the device.

iPhone

Record the screen on iPhone

Start from Control Center, choose microphone narration, and find the video in Photos.

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Android

Record the screen on Android

Use Quick Settings, choose audio and touch indicators, and find the saved Movies file.

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ChromeOS

Record the screen on Chromebook

Choose a full, window, or partial capture with the audio and teaching cues you need.

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Capture on a console and prepare the file

Save recent console gameplay, review it, and obtain a local file for trimming.

PlayStation

Record and save gameplay on PS5

Choose recent gameplay or a new recording, check capture settings, and transfer the file through App or USB.

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Next step

Trim a gaming clip before upload

Keep the context around the play while removing queues, menus, and unused replay history.

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Next step

Share a screen recording

Turn the checked recording into a short bug report, product demo, or tutorial link.

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Upload only the range you want to share

Preview the local recording, set the start and end, and upload the prepared clip.

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