How to Do Screen Recording on Linux

This guide will help you perform screen recording on a Linux system. We'll use a popular screen recording tool called SimpleScreenRecorder.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, you'll need to install SimpleScreenRecorder. Open a terminal and use the following commands:

For Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install simplescreenrecorder

For Fedora:

sudo dnf install simplescreenrecorder

For Arch Linux:

sudo pacman -S simplescreenrecorder

After installation, you can start SimpleScreenRecorder either from the terminal or through your application menu.

From Terminal:

simplescreenrecorder

Select Input:
- Choose whether you want to record the entire screen, a fixed rectangle, or follow the cursor.
- If you have multiple monitors, select which one to record.
Configure Audio:
- Choose the audio source if you want to include audio in your recording. Usually, this will be your microphone or system sound.
Set Output Location:
- Choose where to save your recording and set the file name.

Click on the "Start Recording" button to begin capturing your screen.
Pause and Resume: You can pause and resume the recording at any time using the corresponding buttons.

When you're done, click on the "Save Recording" button to stop and save your file.
Your recording will be saved in the location you specified earlier.

Navigate to the directory where you saved your recording and open the file to ensure everything was captured as expected.

Keyboard Shortcuts: Configure keyboard shortcuts for start, pause, and stop recording to make the process smoother.
Adjust Quality Settings: Depending on your needs and system capabilities, you may want to adjust the quality settings for better performance or higher quality.

By following these steps, you should be able to easily record your screen on a Linux system using SimpleScreenRecorder.