Recording
Section titled “Recording”Recordings will use the selected Canvas settings, using the same resolution, video and audio bitrates, framerate, and hardware encoder. For the Vertical Canvas, the resolution is fixed at 1080×1920. All other settings will match the Main Canvas, except for bitrate, which can be customized separately.
Recording Output Settings
Section titled “Recording Output Settings”You can choose where your recorded files are saved by setting a local destination:
- Navigate to
Settings → General → Recording - In the output settings, locate the Local Destination field.
- Click the Browse button.
- Select the folder or directory where you want your recordings to be saved.
- 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 File Format
Section titled “Recording File Format”Meld Studio offers three file format options for recording:
- QuickTime (mov)
- Matroska (mkv)
- Flash Video (flv)
Recording Canvas Output
Section titled “Recording Canvas Output”Select which canvas to record.
How To Record
Section titled “How To Record”- Navigate to the top-right corner of the main viewport.
- Find the Record button on the right side of the Go live button.
- Click Record to start recording.
Click on Stop recording to stop. Your video file will be saved in the designated local destination.
Answers to common questions.
Can I record and stream simultaneously?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “Can I record without streaming?”Yes! Use Meld Studio for offline recordings without starting a stream.
Where are my recordings saved?
Section titled “Where are my recordings saved?”Your recordings are saved in the folder specified in 'Local destination' under the Recording settings.
Navigate to Settings → General → Recording → Local destination.
How can I adjust the recording resolution?
Section titled “How can I adjust the recording resolution?”The recording resolution matches your Canvas settings. You can adjust it in Settings → General → Main Canvas.
What formats are available for recording?
Section titled “What formats are available for recording?”Meld Studio supports QuickTime (mov), Matroska (mkv), and Flash Video (flv) formats. Choose the file format in Settings → General → Recording.
What does "Same as canvas" mean for Encoder settings?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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?
Section titled “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 Settings → General → Screenshots.