How to Record Screen In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux (2024)
### How to Record Screen in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux Using OBS Studio
Recording your screen in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is straightforward and efficient using OBS Studio, a powerful open-source screen recording and live streaming software. This guide will walk you through installing OBS Studio using Snap and setting it up for screen recording.
**Step-by-Step Guide:**
### Step 1: Install Snap (if not already installed)
1. **Open Terminal**:
– Press `Ctrl + Alt + T` to open the terminal.
2. **Install Snap**:
– If Snap is not already installed, you can install it by running:
“`bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
“`
– Ensure Snap is installed and working by restarting your computer.
### Step 2: Install OBS Studio Using Snap
1. **Install OBS Studio**:
– In the terminal, run the following command to install OBS Studio using Snap:
“`bash
sudo snap install obs-studio
“`
– This command will download and install the latest version of OBS Studio.
### Step 3: Launch OBS Studio
1. **Open OBS Studio**:
– Once the installation is complete, you can launch OBS Studio by searching for “OBS Studio” in the applications menu or by running:
“`bash
obs-studio
“`
– OBS Studio will open with the default interface.
### Step 4: Configure OBS Studio for Screen Recording
1. **Set Up a Scene**:
– In OBS Studio, you will see a “Scenes” section at the bottom left. By default, there is one scene created. You can rename it if you want by right-clicking and selecting “Rename”.
2. **Add a Display Capture Source**:
– In the “Sources” section next to the “Scenes” section, click on the “+” button to add a new source.
– Select “Display Capture” from the list of options.
– Name your new source (e.g., “Screen Capture”) and click “OK”.
3. **Configure Display Capture**:
– A new window will pop up. Select the display you want to capture (if you have multiple monitors) and click “OK”.
– You should see your screen displayed in the OBS Studio preview window.
### Step 5: Configure Recording Settings
1. **Open Settings**:
– Click on “Settings” in the lower right corner of the OBS Studio interface.
2. **Output Settings**:
– In the Settings window, go to the “Output” tab.
– Under the “Recording” section, choose the recording path where you want to save your recordings.
– Select the recording format (e.g., mp4, mkv, etc.).
– Adjust other settings like bitrate and encoder based on your preferences and system capabilities.
3. **Video Settings**:
– Go to the “Video” tab.
– Set the base (canvas) resolution and output (scaled) resolution to match your screen resolution.
– Adjust the FPS (frames per second) value to your preference (e.g., 30 or 60).
### Step 6: Start Recording
1. **Begin Recording**:
– Once everything is set up, click on “Start Recording” in the lower right corner of the OBS Studio interface.
2. **Stop Recording**:
– When you are done, click “Stop Recording”. Your recorded file will be saved in the location you specified in the Output settings.
### Additional Tips:
– **Audio Capture**: If you want to capture audio along with your screen, make sure to add an “Audio Input Capture” source in the “Sources” section. Select your microphone or audio device.
– **Hotkeys**: You can set up hotkeys for starting and stopping recordings under the “Hotkeys” tab in the Settings window.
– **Testing**: It’s a good idea to do a test recording to ensure that all settings are configured correctly before you start your actual recording session.
**Conclusion:**
By following these steps, you can easily record your screen in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS using OBS Studio. OBS Studio offers a range of powerful features for screen recording, making it an excellent choice for creating tutorials, presentations, and other screen capture needs.
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