How do I record with Nvidia ShadowPlay?

Answered by Jason Smith

I’d be happy to explain how to record with Nvidia ShadowPlay! I’ve used ShadowPlay myself to record gameplay footage, and it’s a pretty straightforward process.

To start recording, you have a couple of options. One way is to simply press the Record button in the ShadowPlay overlay. You can access this overlay by pressing Alt + Z on your keyboard. Once the overlay is open, you’ll see a Record button that you can click to start recording.

Another way to start recording is by using the default keyboard shortcut of Alt + F9. This shortcut will instantly start the recording without needing to open the ShadowPlay overlay. It’s a convenient option if you want to quickly start recording without any extra steps.

Once you’ve started recording, ShadowPlay will capture everything on your screen, including your gameplay and any other on-screen activities. This is great for creating gameplay videos or capturing memorable gaming moments.

When you’re ready to stop recording, you can either press Alt + F9 again (if you used the keyboard shortcut to start recording) or you can bring up the ShadowPlay overlay with Alt + Z and then click the Stop button. Either way, ShadowPlay will stop recording and save the recorded video file.

It’s worth noting that while ShadowPlay is primarily designed for recording gameplay, you can also use it to record other activities on your screen. So if you want to record something other than gaming, ShadowPlay can still be a useful tool.

I’ve found Nvidia ShadowPlay to be a reliable and easy-to-use recording software. It’s great for capturing gameplay footage or any other on-screen activities. Whether you’re a content creator or just want to save and share your gaming moments, ShadowPlay is definitely worth trying out.