3 Ways | How to Record Multiple Screens on Windows/Mac

If you want to record multiple screens at once but have no idea, this post is right for you. Here we will show you how to record multiple screens on Windows 10 or Mac with some professional multiple screen recording software.

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Jane Zhou

Updated on Apr 19, 2024

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Screen recording has become increasingly popular in every corner of the globe, and it is helpful in working or studying. So, it is not difficult for you to record one single monitor or screen today.

However, how about capturing dual, triple, even multiple screens simultaneously? When it comes to multiple screen capture, you may not know how to deal with it, as most video capture software available on the market only supports capturing a single monitor. If you want to figure it out, you can continue reading to learn the ways to record multiple screens at once.

Here is a quick navigation of all the methods mentioned in this post:

Methods Effectiveness Difficulty
EaseUS RecExperts High - Record multiple screens without lag. Super easy
OBS Studio High - Record multiple screens with high quality. Moderate
Camtasia Medium - Record multiple screens as a video. Easy

How to Record Multiple Screens in Windows/Mac - Recommend

The first multiple-screen recording software we are gonna share with you is EaseUS RecExperts. As its name implies, it is an expert in screen capture, making it extremely easy to do screen recording tasks.

As for speaking on multiple screens or windows capture, this software will help you complete the task effortlessly with a few simple steps. It supports capturing up to 8K quality, and there will be no watermark on your recordings! Just get it to create your high-quality recordings.

Here's how to record multiple screens at once on Windows 10:

Step 1. Launch RecExperts on your PC, and click on the little computer icon on the left panel. 

Step 2. Next, you will see two screen recording modes (Full Screen and Region). For recording two or more screens simultaneously, choose the Region option. Then, click and hold your mouse to select your recording area from one screen to another screen.

choose the region recording mode

Step 3. Then, you will see the orange recording box on both of your screens. 

Record multiple screens

Step 4. Finally, click REC to start the multiple-screen recording. To end the recording, click on the Stop button. Once done, you can freely preview or edit the recorded video as you want.

View recordings

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How to Record Two Screens with OBS at Once

As one of the most popular open-source screen recorder software, OBS Studio provides services worldwide. This freeware allows you to stream on YouTube or other social platforms; plus, it also offers screen recording functions. If you need to stream and record videos sometimes, this is your best choice.

Speaking of its recording features, it enables you to capture videos, audio, and webcam, or record all of them without any hassle. Moreover, it functions in multiple monitors recording as well. With its help, you won't be worried about recording dual screens, triple screens, etc. Just check the following detailed tutorial.

How to record multiple screens at once on Windows 10
 

How OBS Studio Record Multiple Screens:

Step 1. Open OBS Studio, and click the Setting button at the bottom right. Then click on the Video tab to change the resolution. Here you need to adjust the Canvas Resolution and Output resolution.

Change the Canvas Resolution according to the number of screens that you are going to capture. Then click on the "Apply" button.

Parameter Recording for 1080P: Recording for 720P:
Canvas Resolution
  • 1 monitor/webcam: 1920 x 1080
  • 2 monitors/webcams: 3840 x 1080
  • 3 monitors/webcams: 5760 x 1080
  • 1 monitor/webcam: 1920 x 1080
  • 2 monitors/webcams: 3840 x 1080
  • 3 monitors/webcams: 5760 x 1080

Step 2. Go back to the main interface of the OBS, and you will see there is an empty area on the right (maybe left) where you can capture another monitor.

Dual screens

Step 3. Drag and drop the original one to the black area.

Drag and drop screen to the right side

Step 4. Add another monitor. Click the Plus icon and select the "Display Capture" button from the drop-down list.

Add new screen capture

Step 5. Choose the right parameter for the second monitor, then click on "OK".

Select the right parameter for the second screen

Step 6. At last, you can click on the "Start Recording" button at the bottom right corner to begin multiple screen capture activities simultaneously.

Record multiple screen with OBS Studio

⭐⭐Warm Tips:

As you can see, it is much more difficult to capture multiple screens via OBS Studio. To use it successfully, you need to have a long learning curve. If you are a novice or someone who wants to complete the task quickly, you can try EaseUS RecExperts!

How to Screen Record Multiple Windows and Monitors using Camtasia

Another multiple-screen recorder is Camtasia. Like OBS Studio, it also enables you to do multiple screen recording activities on your computer. However, it can't actually record different screens at the same time if you can't put the two windows you want to record on the same screen.

The good thing about it is that it is much simpler to use compared to OBS Studio. If you can stand putting two windows on the same screen before recording every time, you may try this tool. Now, let's dive into how to record dual screens with Camtasia.

Step 1. Adjust display settings on your computer to ensure that both screens are aligned as the screenshot below shows.

Change Display settings

Step 2. Open Camtasia and select the recording mode you want to apply. Here we take the Full screen as an example. Once selected, you can choose the audio source you want.

Then to record both of your screens, you need to take the green dotted line and drag it all the way to the end of the other screen.

Drag and drop green dotted line

Step 3. Adjust the resolution according to your computer performance.

Adjust resolution

Step 4. With preparatory work completed, you are able to start recording dual screens with Camtasia now.

FAQs about How to Record Multiple Screens

Check the frequently asked questions related to this topic below.

1. How do I record multiple screens on Windows 10 game bar?

You can follow the simple steps here.

  1. 1. Press Windows + G to launch Xbox Game Bar.
  2. 2. Agree "Yes, this is a game." to open the Game Bar.
  3. 3. Click Windows + Alt + R to start and stop recording.

2. Does Windows 10 have screen recording?

Yes, Windows 10 has a built-in screen recording utility called Xbox Game Bar.

3. How do I record all tabs in Windows 10?

You need to launch PowerPoint and follow the steps below.

  1. 1. Click on the "Insert" tab, and then you'll find the "Screen Recording" button all the way to the right of the menu bar.
  2. 2. When you click on the "Screen Recording" button, the recording interface will open. All tabs will be recorded.

The Bottom Line

On this page, we have talked about 3 multiple screen recorders to help you record multiple screens at once. Whether you are a novice without much tech knowledge or an expert, you can always find your desired dual-screen recorder here. We really hope this post will be helpful!

EaseUS RecExperts

One-click to capture anything on screen!

No Time Limit, No watermark

Start Recording

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