Important Note
Attention Faculty and Teaching assistants, we recommend EchoVideo Lecture Capture (Echo360). You can record anywhere up to 8 hours, edit, share media in Canvas, engage students (Polls, Q&A, Discussion, and more), view usage Analytics. EchoVideo provides accessible features, explore our knowledge article on Accessibility.
Overview
There are many types of screen capture software available for staff and registered students that allow you to take a screen shot of any image on your screen. Most of these applications allow you to annotate, copy, save or print images you capture of the screen contents on your monitor. This article lists the screen capture software supported at SVSU and free tool(s) we would recommend.
Note: A tool with an asterisk means that there is limited SVSU paid licensing.
ClipChamp (Recommended by ITS)
Recording limit: 30 minutes.
Record your screen, webcam, up to 30 minutes, recorded media stores in your OneDrive. If you need to make edits to your recording, ClipChamp also has a advanced video editor.
- SVSU account (staff only) and personal
- Included on Windows 11 computers
- Access on your computer: Click the Windows or Search icon type in Clipchamp then click the app to open it.
- Click "Sign In with Microsoft"
- Web app, Chrome and Microsoft Edge latest version (Firefox is not supported).
- In a Web Browser: Sign into Microsoft 365 using the URL listed above with your SVSU email and password.
- Login at app.clipchamp.com
- Click "Sign in with work or school"
- Includes a video editor
- Clipchamp: Online screen and camera recorder
Windows Snipping and Capture Tool
Screen capture limit 30 minutes, no webcam.
Capture a screen shot and annotate content or capture a video (record up to 30 minutes), if you need to make edits select Edit in Clipchamp, (video editor). Clipchamp video editor include basic to advanced editing (e.g., transitions, color enhancing, audio editing, speed control, and more.)
Clipchamp video projects sync with your SVSU account and are stored on your OneDrive.
Important! If you need to record a longer video consider recording content in shorter segments.
Stream
Recording limit: 15 minutes.
Record your screen and webcam via your web browser, up to 15 minutes, recorded media stores in your OneDrive. Annotate your screen, apply a virtual background and trim your video. For advanced editing, you can use Clipchamp.
PowerPoint
Recording limit: No specific time (dependent to computer storage).
Use the PowerPoint desktop app to record your screen, select area to record or press Windows key + Shift + F to select your entire screen. Trim your video and save the video. Video saves locally, you can upload to your OneDrive to share with others.
Note: PowerPoint on the web does not have a screen capture feature, but it allows you to present live presentations. Learn more: "Present Live in PowerPoint."
*SnagIt (limited SVSU paid licensing)
TechSmith Capture (not supported by SVSU)