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    How to Record Screen with Webcam Overlay (2025 Complete Guide)

    Step-by-step guide to recording your screen with webcam overlay. Learn the best methods, settings, and tips for professional results. Free tutorial.

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    Step-by-Step Guide

    1

    Choose Your Recording Mode

    Click "Start Recording" and select "Screen + Webcam" mode. This enables canvas compositing for overlay.

    Pro Tips:
    • Screen + Webcam is best for tutorials and presentations
    • Screen Only works great for software demos without face cam
    • Webcam Only is perfect for talking-head videos
    2

    Select Your Screen

    Choose which screen or window to record. You can select entire screen, specific window, or browser tab.

    Pro Tips:
    • For presentations, select the specific window
    • For full desktop capture, choose "Entire Screen"
    • Browser tab mode is great for web-based demos
    3

    Position Your Webcam

    Customize webcam size (small/medium/large), position (9 locations), and shape (circle/square/rounded).

    Pro Tips:
    • Bottom-right corner is most popular for professional videos
    • Circle shape works great for face-focused content
    • Medium size balances visibility without covering content
    4

    Start Recording

    Click the red record button. Your screen and webcam will be captured simultaneously with perfect synchronization.

    Pro Tips:
    • Do a 10-second test recording first
    • Check audio levels before long recordings
    • Pause recording with the pause button if needed
    5

    Stop and Download

    Click stop when finished. Your video will be processed and ready to download as WebM file.

    Pro Tips:
    • Videos are saved in WebM format (works everywhere)
    • Convert to MP4 if needed using free tools
    • Upload directly to YouTube, Vimeo, or Google Drive

    Common Issues & Solutions

    Problem: Webcam not appearing

    Solution: Check browser permissions. Allow camera access when prompted. Refresh page if needed.

    Problem: No audio in recording

    Solution: Ensure microphone permissions are granted. Check system audio settings. Try using headphones.

    Problem: Video quality is low

    Solution: Select higher resolution screen mode. Ensure good lighting for webcam. Close other apps to improve performance.

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