How to Record Your CSGO Gameplay like Professionals

CSGO, stands for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, is the fourth game in the Counter-Strike series. Since released, it has become one of the most popular first-person shooting game on market. There are also a lot of gameplay videos on Twitch, YouTube, Facebook and more. Sometimes, you may want to record your own gameplay and share it with your friends. However, can you record CSGO gameplay. The answer is yes and this guide tells you two best methods to do the job in detail.

Record CSGO Gameplay

Part 1: Best Way to Record CSGO

For beginners, an easy to use game recorder is necessary to record CSGO on Windows or Mac. There are a lot of game recorder software, but only a few of them can simplify your job. Aiseesoft Screen Recorder is one of the easiest game recorders.

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Aiseesoft Screen Recorder – the Easiest CSGO Recorder

  • Record CSGO in full screen or capture specific region in one click.
  • Add your reactions and voice to gameplay recording.
  • Draw on the game recording in real time.
  • Preview gameplay videos with built-in media player.

Needless to say, it is the best recording software for CSGO players.

How to Record CSGO like a Professional

Step 1: Install CSGO recorder
The best CSGO recording software is compatible with Windows 10/8/7 and Mac OS X. You can download and install the proper version according to your system. Launch it and choose Video Recorder to enter the main interface when you need to record CSGO gameplay.
Interface
Step 2: Record CSGO gameplay
There are four options in the main interface, Display, Webcam, System Sound, and Microphone. To record CSGO, turn on Display and choose Full. That will capture your entire screen. If you just want to capture an area, choose Custom and select the desired area. Turn on System Sound and adjust the volume.

If you need to add your reactions to the recording, enable Webcam and Microphone; otherwise, keep them disabled. Press the Gear icon to open the Preferences dialog. Here you can set output format, destination, hotkeys and more. Click on the REC button and start playing CSGO. After the countdown, recording will begin.

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Step 3: Edit recording
During recording CSGO, you will be presented a toolbar. The Pause button lets you skip unwanted moments. To edit the gameplay recording, click the Edit icon. Then you can add text, painting, and various shapes to the recording in real time. To draw on the recording, for example, select the Pen icon, adjust the color and size, and do it directly. The Camera icon on the toolbar lets you take screenshots at important moments.
Toolbar
Step 4: Preview and save gameplay
When game recording is done, click on the Stop button to open the result in preview window. Then you can play the CSGO gameplay and remove unwanted frames by resetting the start and end points in Clip section. Finally, click on the Save button to export the recording to your hard drive.
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Part 2: How to Record CSGO for Free

Freeware is attractive since it lets you do the job without paying a penny. However, it has a lot of downsides as well, such as difficult to configure, crash issue, and more. OBS is the most popular freeware to record CSGO gameplay on Windows and Mac. Here are the steps to help you configure OBS correctly:

Step 1:
Install OBS from the official website if you do not have the CSGO game recorder. It is open source and free to use with any restriction.
Step 2:
Open OBS and click the + icon below the Sources section at the bottom. Then choose Game Capture on the context menu and click OK on the popup dialog.
Game Capture
Step 3:
Now, you will be asked to select the capture mode. For recording CSGO, select Capture any fullscreen application, and decide whether to Capture Cursor. Click OK again to confirm it.
Capture Cursor

Tip: If you select the Capture specific window mode, make sure that your game is actually running. Then OBS will detect it.

Step 4:
Next, click the Settings button at bottom right side to open the Settings dialog. Go to the Video tab, select Advanced in Output Mode, and head to the Recording panel. Set the Recording Path, Recording Format and other options based on your situation. You can also change hotkeys, audio and video options on the dialog. Hit Apply and OK to close the dialog.
Settings
Step 5:
After going back to the main interface, click the Start Recording button. Play your CSGO and OBS will record the gameplay.

Tip: If you wish to capture your face via webcam while recording CSGO gameplay, you have to add it in the Scene section.

Recording
Step 6:
When you want to stop CSGO recording, click the Stop Recording button.

Note: Players can no longer use OBS Game Capture after the new CSGO update, but the upcoming patch should fix the issue. According to OBS, they are willing to work with Valve to solve the issue.

Here you may like: Where Do OBS Recordings Go? Find Your OBS Recordings

Part 3: FAQs about How to Record CSGO

Does CSGO offers the built-in recording feature?

No, CSGO does not provide any features related to gameplay recording. To record your gameplay, you have to use a third-party game recorder program.

Is CSGO free?

Yes, CSGO is free to play currently. You can play the full game without paying any penny, but the items and weapons need extra payment.

Where are CSGO matches saved?

By default, the CSGO matches are saved in Steam\steamapps\common\Counter-Strike Global Offensive\csgo.

Conclusion

This guide has shared two easy ways to record CSGO gameplay on PC and Mac. OBS is a popular game recorder among CSGO players, but it is not available since the latest update, although the developer is solving the problem. Aiseesoft Screen Recorder - best game recording software, on the other hand, is more powerful and provides more advanced features in the way that everyone can learn quickly. You can pick the proper method according to your need. If you have other questions, please write them down below this post.

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