In Clideo Video Editor you can record your own audio, video, or make a screen recording.
Free users can make up to 15-minute recordings, premium users can make up to 60-minute recordings.
Record audio
To record audio using one of your device microphones, do the following:
- In the navigation sidebar, click Record and then click Audio.
- If prompted, allow your browser to access your microphone.
- If you have different microphones connected, in the recording pop-up window, click the Settings icon at the bottom right to choose the required microphone.
- To start a recording session, click the red circle. The recording will start after a 3-second countdown. You can cancel the recording process during the countdown by clicking anywhere in the screen.
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While recording, you can do one of the following:
- To stop the recording and save it, click the Stop button in the middle. Then proceed to step 6.
- To pause the recording, click the Pause button to the right, and then click it again to continue.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button to the left and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
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After clicking the Stop button, in the new pop-up window, you can do one of the following:
- To rename the recording, click the Audio-Record label at the top left of the pop-up window.
- To listen to the recording, click the Play button.
- To add the recording to your project timeline, click the Add to timeline button. The recording will also be automatically added to Media.
- To add the recording to your Media only without adding it to the project timeline, click the Add to Media button.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button at the bottom left of the pop-up window and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
Record camera
To record video using one of your device cameras, do the following:
- In the navigation sidebar, click Record and then click Camera.
- If prompted, allow your browser to access your camera.
- If you have different cameras (for example back and front), in the recording pop-up window, click the Settings icon at the bottom right to choose the required camera. You can also change or turn off the microphone for your video recording.
- To start a recording session, click the red circle. The recording will start after a 3-second countdown. You can cancel the recording process during the countdown by clicking anywhere in the screen.
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While recording, you can do one of the following:
- To stop the recording and save it, click the Stop button in the middle. Then proceed to step 6.
- To pause the recording, click the Pause button to the right, and then click it again to continue.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button to the left and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
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After clicking the Stop button, in the new pop-up window, you can do one of the following:
- To rename the recording, click the Camera-Record label at the top left of the pop-up window.
- To view the recording, click the Play button.
- To add the recording to your project timeline, click the Add to timeline button. The recording will also be automatically added to Media.
- To add the recording to your Media only without adding it to the project timeline, click the Add to Media button.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button at the bottom left of the pop-up window and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
Record screen
You can screen-record any browser tab, window, or entire screen, including the audio from your recorded screen and your own audio. To start recording your screen, do the following:
- In the navigation sidebar, click Record and then click Screen.
- If prompted, allow your browser to access your camera and microphone.
- In the recording pop-up window, click the Settings icon at the bottom right to change or turn on/off the microphone and video camera for your screen recording.
- To start a recording session, click the red circle.
- In the sharing pop-up screen, select what part of your screen you want to record: a separate tab in your browser, window, or the entire screen. If applicable, select the Share system audio checkbox if you want to also include the audio from your recorded screen.
- Click Share to start recording your screen.
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While recording, in the Clideo tab, you can do one of the following:
- To stop the recording and save it, click the Stop button in the middle. Then proceed to step 8.
- To pause the recording, click the Pause button to the right, and then click it again to continue.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button to the left and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
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After clicking the Stop button in the Clideo tab, in the new pop-up window, you can do one of the following:
- To rename the recording, click the Screen-Record label at the top left of the pop-up window.
- To view the recording, click the Play button.
- To add the recording to your project timeline, click the Add to timeline button. The recording will also be automatically added to Media. The screen recording and voice recording will be added as two separate files. The recordings will also be automatically added to Media.
- To add the recording to your Media only without adding it to the project timeline, click the Add to Media button. The screen recording and voice recording will be added as two separate files.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button at the bottom left of the pop-up window and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
Record screen and camera
You can screen-record any browser tab, window, or entire screen with a video from your camera. Your recording can include the audio from your recorded screen. To start recording your screen do the following:
- In the navigation sidebar, click Record and then click Screen & Camera.
- If prompted, allow your browser to access your camera and microphone.
- If you have different cameras (for example back and front) or microphones, in the Recording pop-up window, click the Settings icon at the bottom right to select or turn on/off the required device.
- To start a recording session, click the red circle.
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While recording, in the Clideo tab, you can do one of the following:
- To stop the recording and save it, click the Stop button in the middle. Then proceed to step 6.
- To pause the recording, click the Pause button to the right, and then click it again to continue.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button to the left and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
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After clicking the Stop button in the Clideo tab, in the new pop-up window, you can do one of the following:
- To rename the recording, click the Screen-Record label at the top left of the pop-up window.
- To view the recording, click the Play button.
- To add the screen record to your project timeline, click the Add to timeline button. The screen recording and camera recording will be added as two separate files. The recordings will also be automatically added to Media.
- To add the recording to your Media only without adding it to the project timeline, click the Add to Media button. The screen recording and camera recording will be added as two separate files.
- To start a new recording, click the Retake button at the bottom left of the pop-up window and confirm that you want to make a new recording without saving the current one.
Troubleshooting
Here are some common issues you might encounter with possible troubleshooting options.
Why can't I preview the recorded video in my project?
After you add the recorded video to the timeline, you may see the black screen instead of your video in the preview.
This might happen when your recording is large, and your browser does not allow previewing the video until it is fully loaded. Ensure you have a high-speed internet connection and allow 5 to 10 minutes for your browser to fully load the video.
Why can't I see all the recording options?
When you click Record, you may see only Audio or Audio and Camera are available as recording options.
This might happen when you are using a mobile browser version. To get access to all recording options, use desktop browsers.
Why do I see the "Cannot start recording" error?
Problem 1
Sometimes, the recording does not start, and you see the error message that something is blocking access to the camera and microphone.
For a recording session to start, you need to allow your browser to access the microphone, camera, and screen recording.
As a rule, the first time you start recording in Clideo, you will be prompted to grant access to your microphone, camera, and screen recording. After clicking Allow, this permission will be saved for future sessions.
If you still see this message, you might need to enable permissions in your device settings. Use the short troubleshooting guides below, or refer to your device manuals for the latest instructions.
macOS
To allow access to the microphone, camera, and screen recording on macOS, do the following:
- In System settings, click Privacy & Security.
- In the Privacy section, select Microphone, Camera, and Screen & System Audio Recording, and for each option, respectively, select the browser you use for Clideo.
- Restart the browser.
Windows
To allow access to the microphone and camera on Windows, do the following:
- In Settings, click Privacy.
- In the left pane, select Microphone and Camera, and for each option, respectively, make sure that the option for desktop apps to access is On and the browser you use for Clideo is listed below.
- Restart the browser.
Android
To allow access to the microphone and camera on Android, do the following:
- In Settings, tap Apps, then Manage apps, and find the browser app you use for Clideo.
Tap App permissions. - Select Microphone and Camera and for each option respectively select the allow option you prefer (Always allow or Allow only while using the app).
iOS
To allow access to the microphone and camera on iOS, do the following:
- In Settings, find and tap the browser app you use for Clideo.
- Turn on Microphone and Camera.
Problem 2
Sometimes, the recording does not start, and you see the error message that the camera and microphone cannot be detected.
For a recording session to start, it is necessary that your device has a camera and microphone and they are properly connected.
Make sure you have the required devices, and that they are properly installed and connected. Use your device troubleshooting instructions for the relevant device to check and resolve any issues.
Here are some useful links to start with:
Camera and microphone for sites in Chrome
Control access to hardware features on iPhone
If the built-in camera isn’t working on your Mac