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How to Use Steam Game Recording: A Step-by-Step Guide

In the world of gaming, sharing your best moments has become a major part of the experience. Whether it’s through YouTube, Twitch, Discord, or social media, gamers are constantly sharing their gameplay clips and videos. Regardless of the console you use, capturing and sharing your gameplay has never been easier. However, PC gamers using Steam have often found themselves a bit behind the curve. Until recently, recording and editing gameplay on Steam required third-party software that didn’t always offer the best features. Now, Steam has introduced a solution with its new beta feature, Steam Game Recording. This guide will walk you through how to use this new tool to record, edit, and share your gameplay clips effortlessly.

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What Steam Game Recording Can Do

Steam Game Recording is a feature currently in beta that allows you to record, edit, and share your gameplay directly through the Steam platform. This feature makes it easier for gamers to capture their best moments without needing additional software. With options for both background and on-demand recording, Steam Game Recording offers flexibility to suit your recording needs.

How to Use Steam Game Recording

Step 1: Join the Steam Beta Update

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Before you can start using Steam Game Recording, you need to join the Steam Beta Update. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Open Steam on your PC.
  2. Go to Settings.
  3. Navigate to Interface.
  4. Under Beta Participation, select either Steam Beta Update or Steam Families Beta.
  5. Click OK and restart Steam to update to the beta build.
Step 2: Access Game Recording Settings

Once you’ve updated to the beta build, you’ll have access to the Game Recording settings:

  1. Open Steam and go to Settings again.
  2. You will now see an option for Game Recording. Click on it.
Step 3: Choose Your Recording Mode

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Steam Game Recording offers two modes: Background and On-Demand.

  • Background Recording: This mode continuously records your gameplay for a set duration. You can decide later if there’s anything worth saving.
  • On-Demand Recording: This mode records only when you manually start it. The default hotkey to start recording is CTRL + F11, but you can change this to any key you prefer.
Step 4: Start Playing and Record

With your settings configured, you’re ready to start recording:

  1. Play any Steam game as you normally would.
  2. If you’re using Background Recording, the game will automatically be recorded.
  3. If you’re using On-Demand Recording, press your designated hotkey to start recording when you encounter a moment you want to save.
Step 5: Open the Steam Overlay

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When you’ve captured the gameplay clip you want to keep:

  1. Press Shift + Tab to open the Steam Overlay.
  2. You will see a timeline of your recent gameplay.
Step 6: Clip Your Gameplay

To save a specific part of your gameplay:

  1. Select the section of the timeline you want to save.
  2. Press the Clip button to isolate that portion of your gameplay.
Step 7: Save or Share Your Clip

Once you have your clip:

  1. Click Save/Share.
  2. Choose whether you want to save the clip to your computer or share it directly to your preferred platform.

Conclusion

Steam Game Recording makes it simple for PC gamers to capture and share their best gameplay moments without needing extra software. By following these steps, you can easily record, edit, and share your gameplay directly through Steam. Whether you’re showing off an impressive feat or sharing a funny moment, Steam Game Recording has you covered. Join the beta today and start creating your own game highlights!