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PixelRecorder

Video Sources

PixelRecorder supports multiple video source types, each optimized for different use cases.

Screen Capture

Full Display

Captures your entire screen including the menu bar and dock.

Best for:

  • Full workflow demonstrations
  • System-wide tutorials
  • Maximum context capture

Settings:

  • Resolution: Native display or scaled
  • Include cursor: Yes/No
  • Hide desktop icons: Yes/No

Window Capture

Captures a single application window.

Best for:

  • Application-specific tutorials
  • Clean, focused recordings
  • Privacy (hides other windows)

Settings:

  • Window selection: Choose from open windows
  • Include window shadow: Yes/No
  • Follow window resize: Yes/No

Display Selection

For multi-monitor setups:

  • Select which display to capture
  • Each display can be a separate stream
  • Mix full display and window capture

Camera Capture

Built-in Camera

Your Mac’s FaceTime camera:

  • Always available
  • Limited resolution options
  • No additional setup

External Cameras

USB or Thunderbolt connected cameras:

  • Higher resolution options
  • Better low-light performance
  • More positioning flexibility

Supported cameras:

  • USB webcams (UVC compatible)
  • DSLR/mirrorless via capture card
  • Elgato Cam Link devices
  • NDI sources (with plugin)

Camera Settings

  • Resolution: Up to camera’s maximum
  • Frame Rate: Match your screen recording
  • Orientation: Normal or flipped
  • Zoom/Pan: Digital adjustment

Combining Sources

Create multiple streams for complex setups:

Tutorial Setup:

  1. Screen stream (main content)
  2. Camera stream (presenter)
  3. Audio stream (microphone)

Multi-Camera Setup:

  1. Camera A (wide shot)
  2. Camera B (close-up)
  3. Screen stream (slides)
  4. Audio stream (microphone)

All streams share timecode for perfect sync in editing.

Performance Tips

  • Lower resolution uses less CPU
  • HEVC codec is more efficient than H.264
  • Use SSD storage for multiple streams
  • Close unused applications