Learning, self-development, the ability to receive and share new knowledge and skills at a distance — today webinars and online master classes are very popular! Let's figure out how to record a webinar so you can watch it again.

First of all, let's understand what a webinar is? A webinar (from the English webinar) is a form of online seminar or presentation that takes place in real-time. Over the past few years, this type of content delivery and interaction between, for example, students and teachers or employees and management has become quite common.

Why record webinars?

Since a webinar is held online, you can only watch it once, here and now, and organizers do not always make the recording publicly available. But what if you don’t have time? Or maybe you want to watch the webinar again to better remember the information? In this case, you can record the video yourself!

If you are conducting the webinar, it will be useful to record it so you can edit the video or share it later.

How to record a webinar from a smartphone?

First, let's look at some ways to make screen recordings from your phone. Many smartphones, whether iPhone or Android, already have a screen recording feature. You can find it in the device settings or quick settings menu; just swipe down from the top of the display a couple of times — you will find the "screen recording" function on the opened control panel.

In addition to this, we offer you several free downloadable programs that will help you make a recording.

AZ Screen Recorder

An application that will help you on Android.

1. Launch the app and grant it all necessary permissions to access the gallery and microphone so the program can record audio and save the video.
2. Click the "Settings" icon to open the recording options.
3. Go back to the app menu and select "Record."
4. Select the "Live Broadcast" function and click on the "Live Stream Platform" icon. This will allow you to choose which platform the webinar will be held on, such as YouTube.
5. Click "Continue as..." to set who can/cannot see the recording. Start recording.

You can stop recording at any time by simply pressing "Stop" and then save the video.

DU Screen Recorder

If you own an iPhone, DU Screen Recorder is specifically for you.

1. Open the smartphone control center, tap "Screen Recording."
2. Select DU Screen Recorder for recording.
3. After recording, open the control center again, press the record button and select "Stop Recording."

The app also allows you to edit the recording.

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How to record a webinar on your computer?

There are also quite a few specialized programs for computers or laptops, including free ones and those already built into your device. Let's look at a few of them.

Windows 10 Game Bar

Windows 10 and 11 devices already have screen recording capabilities. So how does it work?

1. Simultaneously press two keys — with the Windows icon and G.
2. On the opened Game Bar panel, click the "Record" icon.

There you will also see the settings icon, where you can find additional recording options, adjust the sound, and choose keyboard shortcuts that are convenient for you.

QuickTime Player

MacOS devices also have a built-in screen recording program. For example, QuickTime Player is very handy:

1. Go to the app menu and select “File” — there you will find the “New Screen Recording” function.
2. To set up recording, open “Options,” so you can set the location on the device where the recording will be stored.
3. Click the "Record" button, and when necessary, click "Stop Recording." After that, save the recorded video.

Apowersoft Online Screen Recorder

This free program works on both Windows and MacOS. To record a webinar using the service:

1. Click “Start Recording.” Right after that, a settings panel will appear on the screen where you can choose the storage location, screen area to record, and more.
2. Upon completion of the recording, the app will automatically create a special folder for it.

You can then use the built-in video editor to assemble the video!

So, we have considered several simple methods to record a webinar. Choose the one that is most convenient for you and record whatever you need! Just remember the need to respect copyright.