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How to clip and record your games on PC, keep your frame rate, and turn a moment into something worth posting.
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How to clip on PC
How to clip on PC: keep the last minute of your game in memory and save it as an MP4 with one key. Setup, save keys, editing and sharing, step by step.
Instant replay on PC
Instant replay PC recording keeps the last stretch of your game in memory, so one key saves a moment after it happens. How it works and how to set it up.
The best clipping software for PC
The best clipping software for PC depends on your graphics card and what you do with clips. A fair look at Clippy, ShadowPlay, AMD, Game Bar, OBS and Medal.
The best game recording software: what to look for
How to choose the best game recording software: resolution, frame rate and bitrate, GPU encoders, capture method, separate audio tracks and editing.
Recording
Game recorder with no FPS drop
Game recorder no FPS drop guide: why recording costs frames, and how GPU encoders, window capture and sensible settings keep the cost as low as possible.
Low CPU game recording
How to set up low CPU game recording: use the graphics card encoder, keep settings in proportion, turn off extras and check what the recorder really uses.
Screen recorder for PC games
Choosing a screen recorder for PC games: why recording only the game window keeps clips clean, and what to use when you need to record the whole desktop.
Record game audio and Discord separately
How to record game audio and Discord separately, with your microphone on its own track too, so you can mute a friend or lower music after the clip is saved.
ShadowPlay for AMD and Intel graphics
Looking for ShadowPlay for AMD or Intel? ShadowPlay needs an NVIDIA card. See your options, and how Clippy records with AMF on AMD and Quick Sync on Intel.
How to record gameplay with a webcam
How to record gameplay with webcam on Windows: capture your camera alongside the game, place it as picture-in-picture, or use a panel in vertical exports.
Editing and sharing
How to share gaming clips
How to share gaming clips: send a link anyone can watch, fit a clip under Discord's upload limit, or export vertical video for TikTok, Shorts and Reels.
How to send clips on Discord without Nitro
How to send clips on Discord without Nitro: trim the clip, export it under the free size limit with Fit under N MB, or share a link that embeds in chat.
How to make gaming clips for TikTok
How to make gaming clips for TikTok, Shorts and Reels: save the moment, export vertical 9:16, pick fill or blurred background, add webcam and captions.
Auto captions for gaming clips
Auto captions for gaming clips, generated on your own PC with nothing uploaded. Highlight the spoken word, fix mistakes, then export for TikTok or YouTube.
How to show keyboard inputs in gameplay clips
How to show keyboard inputs in gameplay clips: record the keys, mouse buttons and controller sticks you press, then draw them over the clip or burn them in.
Streaming and growing
How to automatically clip stream highlights
Automatically clip stream highlights: Clippy's streamer mode saves clips when you get loud, chat speeds up or viewers type !clip, then builds a stream recap.
How to grow as a gaming content creator
How to grow as a gaming content creator: clip often, post short vertical clips with captions, keep a steady schedule and share in Discord communities.
How to get Clippy Supporter for free
Clippy Supporter free: invite friends and earn Supporter days when they verify their email, share a first clip or subscribe. Up to 365 days per account.
How to clip your game
Clippy is free for Windows 10 and 11
Press one key and the last minute of your game is saved, ready to trim and share with a link.
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