#Ubuntu screen recorder how to

Though, you need to first enable ‘click minimize’ function by running command in terminal: gsettings set .dash-to-dock click-action 'minimize' How to Install Kooha in Ubuntu & Other Linux Tip: You may minimize the Kooha counting window during recording process, by clicking the app icon on the dock. It will pop-up a new dialog allows to choose either app window or screen display, and start recording after clicking on “Share” button.Īnd, it can records video into WebM, MKV, MP4, and GIF file formats via the 3 lines icon menu.

Just select the recording mode, enable audio and/or mouse cursor, and click on “Record” button. It supports recording your selected app window, full-screen, and selection area along with computer sound and/or microphone. You can alternatively press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal, run one of the commands below to install the package in case you hate Ubuntu Software (aka Snap store): sudo apt install kazam sudo apt install simplescreenrecorder sudo apt install vokoscreen-ngĮxcept OBS Studio, Kooha is the only screen recorder that works great in the Wayland session as far as I know. In case you don’t know about any screen recording app, here are some that work in Xorg session with audio support.Īll the 3 are available to install in Ubuntu Software.

Finally, type password to login and start recording via your applications. In the login screen, click your username, then select “ Ubuntu on Xorg” using the bottom right gear button menu.ģ. Firstly, save your work and log out the current session.Ģ. As a workaround, you may switch back to the classic Xorg session to get your apps work.ġ. However, most of them do not work in the default Wayland session. There are a few other tools available in system repository that record desktop with audio support.

System built-in screen recorder Method 1: Switch to Xorg session: