How to Create Video Clips from Screen Recordings
This guide demonstrates how to create short, focused video clips from your full-length screen recordings. Creating clips allows you to isolate specific workflows or actions, making your documentation more dynamic and easier for users to follow. You will need an existing screen recording within an article to begin.
- Navigate to the article containing your screen recording and click the Edit button on the media block.
- In the media editor, select the Clip tab from the top menu.
- On the timeline, drag the start and end handles to define the segment of the recording you want to use for your clip.
- (Optional) In the Options panel on the left, you can adjust playback settings. Check the boxes for AutoPlay, Loop, or Muted to configure how the clip will behave in your article.
- Click the Done button in the top-right corner to save the video clip and update the article.
Summary
This article explains how to transform a lengthy screen recording into a concise video clip. By selecting a specific segment on the timeline and adjusting playback options like autoplay and looping, you can create engaging, focused content that enhances your documentation and improves user understanding.