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Recording

Settings

By default, recordings will use the Encoder settings, including canvas resolution, output, video and audio bitrates, framerate, and hardware encoder.

Configuring Your Recordings

To configure your recordings, adjust the Encoder settings:

  1. Navigate to Preferences → General → Encoder Settings.
  2. Choose a resolution for your Canvas.
  3. The Output is set to Same as canvas, your recording will match the canvas resolution.
  4. Define your desired Framerate for the recording (e.g., 30fps, 60fps).
  5. Set the Video Bitrate, this sets the output quality and file size of your recordings.
  6. The Hardware Encoder is enabled by default to maximize performance on supported devices.
Encoder settings
Encoder settings

Recording Output Settings

You can choose where your recorded files are saved by setting a local destination:

  1. Navigate to Preferences → General → Recording
  2. Under the Recording section, locate the Local Destination field.
  3. Click the Browse button.
  4. Select the folder or directory where you want your recordings to be saved.
  5. Optionally, you can also manually paste a file path URL, such as:
    file:///Users/MainUser/Recordings/Tutorial

Your recordings will now automatically save to the specified folder.

Recording output settings
Recording output settings

Recording File Format

Meld Studio offers three file format options for recording:

  • QuickTime (mov)
  • Matroska (mkv)
  • Flash Video (flv)

How to Record

Start recording

  1. Navigate to the top-right corner of the main viewport.
  2. Find the Record button on the right side of the Go live button.
  3. Click Record to start recording.

Stop recording

  1. Click the Stop recording button. Your video file will be saved in the designated local destination.

FAQ

Answers to common questions.

Can I record and stream simultaneously?

Yes, you can! Meld Studio allows you to record while streaming without affecting your stream quality.

Can I record without streaming?

Yes! Use Meld Studio for offline recordings without starting a stream.

Where are my recordings saved?

Your recordings are saved in the folder specified in 'Local destination' under the Recording settings.

Navigate to Preferences → General → Recording → Local destination.

How can I adjust the recording resolution?

The recording resolution matches your Canvas settings. You can adjust the Canvas resolution in Preferences → General → Encoder Settings.

What formats are available for recording?

Meld Studio supports QuickTime (mov), Matroska (mkv), and Flash Video (flv) formats. Choose the file format in Preferences → General → Recording.

What does "Same as canvas" mean for Encoder settings?

It means that your recording will match the canvas resolution.

What does "Same as stream" mean for Recording settings?

It means that the recording will use the Encoder settings as your livestream.

Can I record in 4K or vertical resolutions like Portrait 1080p?

Yes! Meld Studio supports recording in various resolutions, including 4K, 1440p, 1080p, 720p, and Portrait resolutions like Portrait 4K, Portrait 1080p, and Portrait 720p.

How do I take a screenshot of my recording setup?

Use the Take Screenshot feature by navigating to View → Take Screenshot, pressing the default hotkey F2, or using the Stream Deck plugin action. Configure the screenshot save location in Preferences → General → Screenshots.