Glossary

What is a screen recording?

Definition

A screen recording is a video capture of what happens on a computer screen, often with microphone audio and a webcam overlay. It is the raw material for software tutorials, demos and SOPs.

Ways to record

Browser extensions record a tab or window; desktop apps record any app on Windows or macOS. Explaino offers both a Chrome extension and a desktop app for Windows 10/11 and macOS 12+.

From raw recording to finished video

Raw recordings need cleanup: cutting mistakes, zooming, captions and voice. AI video tools now automate these steps.

Related terms

smart zoomauto-captioningAI voiceover

See it in practice

Explaino turns one screen recording into a narrated how-to video, a step-by-step article and translations.

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