Record a new video from your library

In a few simple steps, you can record a new video with either your screen or camera directly from the Vidyard library.

Recording videos from your library is particularly useful if you have not yet set up the Vidyard extension or are using a browser other than Google Chrome. 

Start a new recording

Note: when creating a video from your library, the recording options available to you are based on your browser (learn more about available recording options)

Open the New dropdown menu from your library, then select Record Video

Choose the type of video you want to record:

• Camera: records using your computer's webcam (a "selfie-style" video)
• Screen: records your computer's screen
• Screen + Camera: records both your screen and camera at the same time

For browsers that support Screen recording (e.g. Chrome or Microsoft Edge), you'll also have the option to record your entire screen, the application window, or a specific tab. These options appear in a subsequent prompt.

If you choose to share a specific tab, you can select Share audio as well to capture the sound from any media that plays from that tab (for example, a YouTube video or audio file).

Click on Share once you've selected the area of your screen that you want to record.

Once satisfied with the recording options you've selected, click on Start Recording to begin.

Available recording options by browser

When you create a new video from your library, the recording options available to you are based on your browser.

Some options may require you to open Vidyard with a different browser or record a video using the Chrome extension.

**Note: Chromium-based browsers allow you to record your entire screen, a single application window, or a specific browser tab. Support for capturing audio from your system or a specific tab depends on your browser version and operating system.