How to Record Minecraft Videos on PS4, PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC and Mobile

Minecraft is available on all major platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC, and millions of players keep playing it every year. Many want to record their adventures but do not know how to capture them. Here we explain how to record Minecraft videos for you.

Which Platforms Let You Record Minecraft?

Every platform Minecraft is on lets you record Minecraft in some capacity, though some may be a bit more limited than others. Even if it is only a 30-second clip, you can capture the gameplay you want and upload it to the platform of your choice.

How Do You Record Minecraft Videos? (2022)

The way you record Minecraft will vary from platform to platform, so we will give you a quick summary of how it works in various formats.

PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5

Sony has made it incredibly easy to capture your Minecraft adventures on PS4 and PS5, since every generation has a 'Share' function. Here is what you need to do:

• Play Minecraft until you reach the moments you want to capture.
• To record, quickly press the Share Button twice, and it will automatically record the set length of time you have chosen.
• You can check your recording in the 'Capture Gallery' and trim clips to make them more concise.
• When you are happy, you can upload them to social media.

Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Xbox users will find the method is not very different from Sony's consoles, because Xbox also has a button dedicated to content creation. Here is what is different on Xbox:

• Decide after recording whether it is a specific clip or an entire Minecraft game.
• Press the Xbox button on your controller, then press X for 'Record That' on Xbox One.
• On Xbox Series X, you will want to press the Capture button and choose what you want to do.
• Again, you can trim and edit the footage before sharing it on social media.

Nintendo Switch

If you enjoy Minecraft on Nintendo's handheld beast, you will be pleased to know you can actually record video. However, you are limited to only 30 seconds per clip, so extensive recording sessions are not possible. If you still want smaller clips, here are the simple instructions to follow:

• Play Minecraft until you feel something is worth clipping.
• To do this, hold down the Nintendo Switch's capture button.
• Doing this will make the system record your last 30 seconds of gameplay.
• You will know it worked when the system says 'Saved Successfully' once it is done.
• Although its capabilities are more limited, the console still has a video editing option.
• When you are happy, you will be able to upload your prepared clip.

PC

Unlike consoles, PC is where your biggest pool of freedom comes into play when capturing and editing Minecraft footage. You have many more options, and now let's look at some of them:

• You will need good screen recording software.
• Some of the best options are Bandicam, DXTory, Hypercam, Fraps and VSDC.
• Change the settings of the chosen software to suit your setup, including audio recording if needed.
• Start recording when you are ready, whether it is for a short guide, a promo or a long stream.
• Your installed software should capture everything going on in the game.
• When you are done, click to stop recording and decide whether you need to play with the footage, add your face cam and so on.
• When the video is finished, upload it to the social media channel you want, such as YouTube.

Mobile

Here is how to handle your Minecraft Pocket recordings:

• Just like PC users, you will need screen recording software to do this.
• Choose one of the following: Apowersoft Screen Recorder, AZ Screen Recorder, ADV Screen Recorder, DU Recorder, EaseUS RecExperts or Mobizen Screen Recorder
• Download and install the app of your choice on your mobile device
• Open the app and choose to record the action on screen
• Like all of the above, once you are happy with the footage, it will be on your phone to manipulate as you wish
• Alternatively, you can always transfer the file to your PC and customize it that way.
• The final cut can then be uploaded and used however you like.