How to record the desktop screen on Ubuntu

Screen recording can be an essential tool for many professionals. From creating tutorials, recording gameplay, to sharing issues with the IT department, having a reliable screen recording utility is indispensable. While there are numerous third-party solutions available, Ubuntu comes with a built-in feature to cater to your screen recording needs.

For users who value simplicity without the need for any additional software installation, the built-in screen recorder of the GNOME desktop environment, which is the default in Ubuntu, is the go-to choice. With just a combination of a few keyboard shortcuts, you're all set to capture your on-screen activities.

1. Make sure you're running Ubuntu with the GNOME desktop environment.
2. Press

   Ctrl

   +

   Alt

   +

   Shift

   +

   R

   together. A red dot will appear in the top-right corner of your screen, indicating that the recording has started.

3. Perform the actions on your screen that you wish to record.

   Note: The built-in recorder captures the entire screen, including all your monitors if you have a multi-monitor setup.

4. Once you've finished recording, press

   Ctrl

   +

   Alt

   +

   Shift

   +

   R

   again to stop the recording.

5. The recorded video will be saved in the WebM format in your Videos directory. Navigate to your Videos folder to find the recording labeled with the date and time.
6. Play the video using any video player that supports the WebM format to review your recording.

Remember, while the built-in screen recorder in Ubuntu provides a quick and convenient way to capture screen activities, it might not have all the advanced features offered by specialized screen recording software. If you require more functionality, there are many third-party applications available in the Ubuntu Software Center tailored to more specific needs.