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How to Record Gameplay on PS5

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By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on February 13, 2021 Reviewed by Ryan Perian Reviewed by Ryan Perian Western Governors University Ryan Perian is a certified IT specialist who holds numerous IT certifications and has 12+ years' experience working in the IT industry support and management positions. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Consoles & PCs Xbox Buyer's Guide

What to Know

Press the Create button (the button with three lines above it to the left of the touchpad) to record gameplay on a PlayStation 5. To record short video clips, press the Create button twice. To adjust video recording settings, go to Settings > Captures and Broadcasts. This article explains how to record gameplay on a PlayStation 5. Instructions apply to the PS5 Standard and Digital Editions.

How to Record on PS5

The PS5 is always recording so you can save recent gameplay footage. To start and stop recording a new video on the PS5, follow these steps: Press the Create button. It's the button to the left of the touchpad with three lines coming out of it. Select Capture Options. Adjust the settings to your liking. Your options include: Video Clip File TypeInclude Your Mic's AudioInclude Party Audio Select Start New Recording to capture video footage. A timer will appear at the top of the screen. Alternatively, select Save Recent Gameplay and choose Save Short Clip or Save Full Video. To stop recording, press the Create button again and select Stop Recording. You may have to wait a few seconds as your video is saved to the hard drive. Select the thumbnail that pops up to view your video. Videos are saved to your Media Gallery, which you can access from the Home menu. Pressing the Create button will pause your game, but it won't pause the timer if you are already recording.

How to Clip on PS5

To record short video clips, press the Create button twice. An icon will appear at the top of the screen to confirm you're recording. You can also press the Create button once and select Save Recent Gameplay > Save Short Clip.

How to Share and Edit Clips on PS5

Before you can share PS5 videos online, you must link your social media accounts to your PlayStation 5. By linking your YouTube and PSN account, you can upload videos to YouTube from your console. Press the PS button on your controller to go to the PS5 Home screen, then select Media Gallery. Select the video clip you want to share. To select multiple videos at once, select the checkmark on the left side of the screen. Select the paintbrush to edit your video. On the Edit screen, you can trim your video clip and choose a cover image. Select Done to save your edited clip. Select the arrow (or Share if uploading multiple clips) to share your video. To save videos to a USB drive, select the three dots (or Copy to USB Media Device if uploading multiple clips).

How to Change PS5 Video Capture Settings

You can adjust the video quality and other options in the system settings. From the Home screen, go to Settings at the top of the screen. Select Captures and Broadcasts. Select Captures on the left side of the screen. Choose Shortcuts for Create Button. Select Length of Recent Gameplay Video Clip and choose a time. Go back to Captures and Broadcasts and select Broadcasts. You have the following options: Video QualityAudioCameraOverlaysChat to Speech

How to Record PS5 Gameplay With a Capture Device

If you prefer, you can use a compatible video capture card to record and save PS5 gameplay videos directly to your computer or an external hard drive. However, you first should go to Settings > System > HDMI and turn off Enable HDCP. Disabling HDCP can prevent some apps from working. If you have trouble recording audio, go to Settings > Sound > Audio Output, change the output device to HDMI (AV Amplifier), then change the number of audio channels from 7.1 to 2. How to Screenshot on PS5 Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Screen Record with Audio in Windows 11 How to Sync a PS5 Controller How to Take a Screenshot on PS5 How to Record Your Screen on Windows 10 How to Record Gameplay on PS4 How to Use Problem Steps Recorder in Windows How to Make Screencasts With Windows 10 Xbox Game DVR How to Screen Record on the iPhone 12 How to Record on the Nintendo Switch How to Use TikTok How to Connect AirPods to PS5 How to Record Audio on Windows 10 How to Use the Motorola Camera App How to Delete Games on PS5 How to Do a Boomerang on Snapchat The 7 Best Screen Capture Software of 2022 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies