PlayShot

6.9easy start · #15 of 31
in Game recording software

Runs on Windows.

PlayShot is ranked #15 of 31 in game recording software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

PlayShot plans and pricing

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Product: PlayShot records PC gameplay in the background and lets users save a recent moment with a hotkey.
Replay buffer: The continuous in-memory recording loop can be set from 30 seconds to 5 minutes.
Recording controls: The page lists hotkeys for saving a clip, recording a session, and taking a screenshot.
Clip library: Clips are automatically filed under the game launched.
Audio tracks: Game, microphone, and Discord audio have separate faders and can be remixed on export.
Editing and export: Users can trim clips, choose a thumbnail, and export to MP4 or GIF.
Sharing: PlayShot can create a clip link that friends can watch in a browser without downloading.
Local storage: Clips are stored on the user's drive as ordinary video files.
Account and privacy: The maker says no account is needed and a clip leaves the PC only if the user chooses to create a share link.
Encoding: The maker says recording uses the GPU's dedicated video hardware and describes PlayShot as GPU-encoded.
Game compatibility: The maker says PlayShot works with most PC games using DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL, from any launcher or a standalone executable.
Windows warning: The FAQ says Windows SmartScreen may show an unrecognized app warning because the app is newer.
Intended audience: The maker describes PlayShot as made for gamers who want to clip gameplay moments after they happen.
Price from: Free

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