How to Record MP4 (or MOV, AVI, MKV, FLV) on Windows?

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Versatile Screen Recorder for Windows

Record MP4/MOV/AVI/MKV on Windows in 4 Steps

- Edit and Convert Recordings to FLV and Other Formats

Bonus: How to Record MOV Videos on Mac

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When recording a video, you might want to capture it in a specific format: for instance, choose MP4 for maximum compatibility, MOV for use on Apple systems, AVI for archiving, or even FLV for legacy projects.

In this article, I will introduce a powerful yet user-friendly screen recorder and show you how to record videos directly in MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV formats on Windows. Additionally, if you need to save your recordings as FLV or other formats, I will share some useful conversion tips. Just read and follow!

Versatile Screen Recorder for Windows

WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro is a versatile video software with a built-in screen recorder that can help you easily capture your computer screen with audio. It offers multiple recording formats, so whether you want to record MP4 videos on your Windows PC or capture MOV, AVI, or MKV directly, it has you covered.

The software supports customizable recording areas, and you can record either the full screen or just a specific area. For instance, if you want to record vertical videos for TikTok or YouTube Shorts, simply adjust the recording frame to a vertical orientation. After recording, you can further process the recorded video in its Converter module, like changing it to FLV format for older web players or compressing it for easier sharing.

Get this screen recorder and learn in the next section how to record screen in your desired format on Windows.

How to Record an MP4/MOV/AVI/MKV on Windows 10/11

* Before proceeding, please free download free download the screen recorder and install it on your PC.

Step 1: Open the Recording Software

Run WonderFox HD Video Converter Factory Pro. Click Recorder to bring up the recorder window.

Step 2: Customize the Recording Region

Select the Custom mode if you want to record a specific part of the screen or the Full Screen mode for capturing the whole desktop. Click OK to confirm the recording area.

Step 3: Choose the Recording Format and Adjust Other Settings as Needed

From the Format drop-down list, select MP4 as the recording format. You can also record MOV, AVI, or MKV by choosing the corresponding format.

Next, modify the quality and frame rate, and toggle on/off GPU acceleration according to your needs.

To capture audio at the same time, be sure to check the Desktop option to record the system audio and/or Microphone if you want to capture your voice. Don't forget to set an output folder for the recorded file via the ▼ button at the bottom.

Choose the Recording Format and Adjust Other Settings as Needed

Step 4: Start Recording

Finally, hit the red REC button to start recording your screen after a five-second countdown. When you finish, press the hotkeys Ctrl + F1 to stop the recording. The output folder will pop up with the video you just recorded.

- Edit and Convert Recordings to FLV and Other Formats

If you want to enhance your recordings or change their format, you can use the Converter module.

Just throw the recorded files at the converter, then trim, merge, and crop the recordings, add a personalized logo, and convert the files into a wide range of formats, such as FLV and WMV, at will.

Also Read: How to Edit Screen Recording

Edit and Convert Recordings to FLV and Other Formats

Bonus: How to Record MOV Videos on Mac?

If you are using a Mac and want to record video directly in MOV format, there is no need to install extra tools. You can simply use the QuickTime Player.

You can launch the QuickTime Player, go to File > New Screen Recording, select an area to record, and then click the Record button to begin the recording at once. By default, QuickTime saves recordings as high-quality MOV files.

FAQs

1. Can I record MP4 on Windows 10 without downloading third-party software?

Yes. You can use the built-in Xbox Game Bar to record MP4 videos on Windows. But note that it cannot record the desktop or File Explorer, and it doesn't have format options like MOV or AVI.

2. Are there third-party MOV screen recorders for Mac?

Yes. You can try OBS Studio (free and open-source) or Camtasia (excellent for editing).

3. Can I record an FLV video directly?

Most modern screen recorders do not natively record in FLV, as it is an older Flash-based format. But you can first record a video in formats like MP4, and then convert the recorded file to FLV to overcome this limitation.