How to Screen Record on Discord? 6 Tools for All Devices & Needs

Discord does not have a native recording button, whether for calls or screen. This sets it apart from other messaging and communication platforms like Zoom, Teams, and Skype. However, the sound that requires screen record exists. While still unsupported, you actually have a wide range of choices to record Discord.

These six methods comprehensively address all needs and purposes. They also include necessary tools to record Discord voice and video calls, screen shares, and streams.

Now first take a quick view at the table below. Find a solution that works for you.

6 Discord Recorders for Voice & Screen

Tool	For Discord On		Capture Screen	Capture Audio	Highlight	Good Use Case
Craig Discord Bot	PC	Windows; macOS; Lunix	×	√	○ Multi-track recording; ○ Up to 6 hours; ○ Use with simple commands; ○ Easy download with 5 supported formats	Group voice chat recording; podcast recording;community voice meeting recording
	Mobile	Android; iOS; iPadOS
	Web	Popular browsers
Kingshiper Screen Recorder	PC	Windows; macOS	√	√	○ Multiple recording mode; ○ Auto-recording; ○ Utra HD video quality; ○ Basic editing features	Video call recording; tutorial video recording; gameplay recording; interview recording;
OBS	PC	Windows; macOS; Lunix	√	√	○ Flexible audio & video source capture; ○ Live stream capability; ○ Free & open-source	Gameplay recording; stream recording;tutorial video recording; lecture recording; podcast recording; content creation needs
	Web	Popular browsers
	Gaming Consoles
NVIDIA ShadowPlay	PC	Windows	√	√	○ Minimal performance impact for high-quality recording	Gameplay recording; live streaming recording
Built-in Device Screen Recorder	PC	Windows; macOS	√	√	○ No extra installation; ○ Highly compatible with and secure;	Private use (e.g.diary, study notes)
	Mobile	Android; iOS; iPadOS
Clipchamp	Web	Popular browsers	√	√	○ Online; ○ Easy access; ○ Integrated editing features	Browser recording; content creation needs

How to Record Discord Voice Calls With Craig Bot? (Cross-platform)

Craig is available to use on any devices where Discord is accessible, including the desktop client, mobile app and web. The little robot servers as a chat assistant appearing in a voice channel.

The best part of using Craig is that you can record each participant's audio as separate tracks. The download links will be sent via a message in the joined channel.

Steps for recording Discord calls with Craig Bot are largely consistent across PC, mobile, and web. But to use it, you need first invite the bot to your Discord server via the official website. So, I will demonstrate the how-to guide on Discord Web.

Before started, understand the slash commands (these are used to instruct Craig for a task).

● /join: Tells Craig to join your current voice channel and start recording.
● /stop: stops the recording session.
● /note: Adds a timestamped note during the recording.
● /recordings: Lists your last 5 recordings.

Step 1. Log into your Discord account.

It doesn't matter if you're on the Discord Web or PC client; this step helps Craig automatically detect your Discord and further complete the authorization.

Step 2. Open https://craig.chat/home/ on your PC browser.

Step 3. Click "Invite Craig to your Discord server."

Step 4. An authorization window will show up right away. Choose the server where you want Craig to join.

Note: When you have logged in Discord, the Craig authorization window will link to your Discord account. So, you can choose the server seamlessly.

Step 5. Tick the permission checkbox > click Authorize.

Step 6. Select a voice channel and click Open Chat.

Step 7. Type the command /join in the chat box.

Step 8. Click Craig > channel > General > press Enter.

The recording will begin instantly.

Step 9. You can see a Craig's message with options like Stop recroding and Add a note.

Step 10. To check the recording, click Jump to DM.

Step 11. In Direct Messages, click Download to get the audio recording file.

Again, whether you want to record Discord audio on PC or on mobile phone (Android/iOS), you can use the Craig Discord Bot. Just, you need to invite the bot via your device browser.

How to Screen Record on Discord with Kingshiper? (Wins & Mac)

Kingshiper Screen Recorder can be used on Windows and Mac devices. If you want to record both screen and audio when having a video call on Discord, you can try this tool.

There are multiple recording mode you can choose from:

● Full Screen Recording
● Custom Area Recording
● App Window Recording
● Webcam Recording
● Scheduled Recording

See how to use it.

Step 1. Install Kingshiper and open it on your computer or laptop.

Step 2. Open Discord > join a voice channel > turn on Camera or share your screen.

When sharing a screen on Discord, you need to select Application/Screens/Capture Devices from the pop-up window and then click Go Live.

Step 3. In Kingshiper, choose a recording mode, for example, Window Recording.

Note: By default, Kingshiper will capture both the system internal sound and micropone audio. That is to say, voice chat from Discord's participants and your voice during the screen recording will be captured.

Step 4. Select Discord > OK.

Step 5. Click the Record button to start recording.

Step 6. View the recroding file in Videos.

How to Use OBS to Screen Record Discord? (for PC)

OBS Studio is a free recording and streaming software that loved by many gamers, streamer, and content creator. Its capture capability is quite powerful which provides more than 10 options. And most users prefer Game Capture, Window Capture, Display Capture, Browser, and etc.

If you're thinking recording Discord stream or gameplay on PC, OBS is one of the best choices. It can capture and add different video and audio sources together, then record or live stream them.

Step 1. Open Discord on your PC.

Step 2. Install OBS based your device OS. It works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 3. In Sources, click the add button to open the option list.

- Display Capture: record the entire screen including Discord.
- Window Capture: record Discord only.
- Browser: record the entered url.
- Game Capture: record the game and capture the video directly.
- Audio Output Capture: record screen with Discord voice chat and game sounds.
- (Opt) Audio Input Capture: need it if you're using external microphone, USB mic, or headset mic.
- (Opt) Video Capture Device: need it if you use a capture card.

Step 4. Choose Display Capture > name it > select the monitor you're using.

Step 5. Choose Audio Output Capture > name it > select Default or the specific device like your headphones.

Step 6. Choose Audio Input Capture > name it > select Default or your external microphone.

Step 7. Click Start Recording.

How to Use NVIDIA ShadowPlay to Record Discord Gameplay? (for Windows)

NVIDIA ShadowPlay is integrated into NVIDIA's GeForce Experience software for Windows PCs. It offers hardware-accelerated screen recording feature.

It's best to record gameplay Discord. Why say so? Because it can capture high-quality gameplay videos with minimal impact on system performance. The supporting resolution is up to 4K at 60 FPS or even 8K at 30 FPS.

To use NVIDIA ShadowPlay to screen record Discord, you can:

Step 1. In Discord, go to User Settings > Voice & Video.

Step 2. Set both the Input Device (microphone) and Output Device (headphones/speakers) to the same device that your game audio uses.

Step 3. Install NVIDIA GeForce Experience (access to Shadowplay requires this program) from the official website.

You can use your Discord account to sign up ShadowPlay.

You will proceed to the authorization page via the browser. Click Authorize.

Step 4. After you logging into NVIDIA, go to Settings > GENERA > IN-GAME OVERLAY > SETTINGS .

Step 5. In SETTINGS, ensure that Audio has matched the devices as the same Discord Voice settings.

Step 6. Turn off Instant Replay.

Step 7. Run your game and Discord on the PC. Then press Alt + F9 to start recording.

How to Screen Record Discord with Built-in Recorder?(Wins/Mac/iPhone/Android)

Using the device built-in screen recorder gives fast-access screen recording experience and with high compatibility.

What I want to remind you is that screen record Discord on mobile can lead to no sound due to system-level restrictions. Apple and Android have prevent audio capture during recording even you use the native tool.

All in all, screen recording Discord is practicable with those native tools. Here are quick guides to use them.

For Windows:Use Xbox Game Bar

Press Windows + Alt + R to start/stop recording.

For Mac:Use Screenshot Toolbar

1) Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the tool.

2) Select the screen recording option like entire screen or a portion.

3) Click Record to start.

4) Press Command + Control + Esc to stop.

For iPhone:Use Built-in Screen Recorder

1) Swipe down from the upper-right corner.

2) Press and hold the Record button > enable Microphone Audio if you want to capture your voice.

3) Tap Start Recording.

4) Open the Discord app and join the call.

6) Tap the red status bar to stop recording.

For Android: Use Built-in Screen Recorder

1) Swipe down twice from the top to open Quick Settings.

2) Tap Screen Recorder > enable Record audio > select audio sources.

3) Open Discord.

4) Stop recording by tapping the notification.

How to Use Clipchamp to Record Discord Online? (For Broswer)

Developed by Microsoft, Clipchamp is an online and desktop video editing platform. With a screen recording feature integrated, you can easily use this free tool to record Discord online.

Step 1. Open Discord on your computer browser.

Step 2. Open Clipchamp in a new tab (https://app.clipchamp.com/) > Click Create a new video.

Step 3. Click Record & create in the left sidebar.

Step 4. Enable camera and microphone for Clipchamp.

Step 5. Choose from Screen and camera, Camera, Screen, or Audio.

Step 6. If you click Screen, you will see a record button as the picture shown. Click the button.

Step 7. Select the Discord in Chrome Tab in the pop-up window. Then click Share.

This will give a permission of screen share for the tool.

Step 8. Click Stop Recording.

Step 9. Back to Clipchamp tab to view the recording.

Audio Issues When Recording Discord Calls & Fixes

Audio recording issues often happen during recroding. To identify the problem, you need know how audio capture works on Discord and the recorder tool.

Input and output determine what sound is captured and what is played back.

? Input refers to microphones, including the built-in one in your PC or mobile phone, and also external microphones that connected to the device. In the context of Discord recording, input settings control whether your voice is captured in voice and video calls by Discord/recorder.

? Output is the sound from your device, usually through speakers (built into device or external) and headphones. For example, output audio includes system sounds like notification alerts, in-game sound effects, incoming call rings and voice chat in Discord. In recording, people sometimes use "system audio" or "internal audio capture" instead of "output."

a. No sound in the entire recording

Possible Reasons: incorrect input/output device selection in Discord; Discord lacks permission or is not running as administrator; recorder bugs.

How to Fix:

1) Go to Discord User Settings > Voice & Video. Check the input and output devices.
2) Run Discord as administrator by right-clicking its shortcut > Properties > Compatibility > check "Run this program as an administrator."
3) Use another reliable and stable screen recorder.

b. No others' audio, but can hear myself

Possible Reasons: wrong output selected (i.e. system internal audio) in recorder app; incapacity to capture system audio.

How to Fix:

1) Check if the output is set to capture the system audio source.
2) Use a recorder that is able to capture internal audio from apps.

c. My voice isn't audible, but can hear others

Possible Reasons: incorrect input device in Discord; wrong audio source setting in the recorder app; being muted in Discord.

How to Fix:

1) Check the input setting in Discord.
2) Microphone malfunction.Try a new one.
3) OS blocks microphone access for Discord, the recorder, or both.