How to Record All Series of Grand Theft Auto on PC

Grand Theft Auto, also named as GTA, is an action-adventure video game series. The players can take on the role of a criminal in the big city and is given various missions to complete to progress through the storyline.

Since its release in 1997 by Rockstar, it has won many world records and achieve over 235 million sales. Especially the Grand Theft Auto 5, break a full list of records and reached $1 billion in sales within 3 of says hitting shelves.

Not only in the game, can you also find massive GTA game videos online.

How to record your GTA videos for sharing online?

Keep reading and you will get the answer.

Part 1. How to Record All GTA Series on PC

The main series and expansion packs of Grand Theft Auto support both Windows and consolers like PlayStation 2/3/4, Xbox 360, etc. The recording task on those game consoles can be done by the hotkeys. However, for recording GTA on PC, you will need professional game recording software - Vidmore Game Recorder.

As a GTA game recorder, you can benefit from the following points:

1. Record GTA 4K Ultra HD video.
2. Support real-time drawing (line, shape, arrow, text, etc.).
3. There is no time limit depending on the local disk space.
4. Support high-frame-rate recording up to 120 fps.
5. Record game video with internal & external audio.
6. Support picture-in-picture game recording.

Let’s check how to use the best GTA game recorder to capture the gameplay on your PC.

Step 1. Download the game recorder

Free download the GTA game recording software to your computer by clicking the following download link. Follow the on-screen instructions to launch it immediately.

In the software window, you will see the 4 game recording modes: PC Game, Browser Game, Handheld Game, Console Game. Here we should select PC Game or Console Game (If you choose this mode, you need a USB cable to connect your console and PC).

Step 2. Vidmore Game Recorder will automatically identify the launched GTA. Open the game window, and you can see a Rec icon in the upper-left corner. Click it or use shortcut keys to start/stop recording. Plus, click the Toolbox icon beside the Rec icon, and you can set the webcam recording.

Step 3. When you stop the task, an editing window will pop up. You can easily preview and trim the game recording. If you need more advanced editing features, there are another 7 tools in the bottom-right corner.

Step 4. After editing, click the Export icon to save the recording file, and it will turn into an Open File icon.

Part 2. How to Record GTA 5 on PC with Rockstar Editor

The main titles and expansion packs of Grand Theft Auto like Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 2, Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto : The Ballad of Gay Tony, etc, support PC version, but only Grand Theft Auto V comes with its own unique features.

The built-in recording and editing tool, Rockstar Editor, can record GTA V videos by the hotkeys.

Here’s how to capture the GTA V videos on PC with it.

Step 1. Record GTA V

Hold ALT and press F1 to start and stop recording during gameplay.

Press Left ALT and F1 will save the recording while pressing Left ALT and F3 will cancel it and delete all the recorded data.

However the recording will be buffered, and it will be saved until you decide to create an action Replay by pressing F2.

The steps are similar to record GTA on PS 4 or Xbox One.

Step 2. Edit game video

Press the pause button and select Rockstar Editor. Select Clip Management, and then you can utilize the tools to edit your recording like control panel, markers, anchors, cameras, effects, audio options, speed, thumbnails, negations, etc.

Step 3. Upload GTA recording

Press F5 to save your recording quickly. Alternatively, you can choose the frame rate (up to 60) and bitrate by clicking Export in the project main menu.

Once you have exported the recording, you can choose to upload it from your Video Gallery.

Part 3. FAQs on Recording GTA

Can I record GTA gameplay without lag?

Absolutely, you may reduce lag by decreasing recording resolution, enabling hardware acceleration, and turning off all other applications during recording. In addition, you may use Vidmore Game Recorder that allows recording at 120 FPS without any lag.

How do I record GTA gameplay with voice?

Choose a screen recorder compatible with microphone audio input. Make sure that you enable system audio as well as microphone audio before you start recording.

How long can I record GTA gameplay?

It depends on your storage space and recording software limits. Most tools allow unlimited recording as long as you have enough disk space, like the recommended Vidmore Game Recorder.

What format should I use to save GTA recordings?

MP4 is the most recommended format. Because it offers a good balance between quality and file size. Moreover, it is widely supported on most platforms.

Conclusion

To record GTA video for sharing online can be as easy as you can imagine. Game consoles can complete the recording tasks with the hotkeys. However, PC users of GTA other than Grand Theft Auto V will need professional game recording software. Vidmore Game Recorder is an ideal GTA video recorder for capturing gameplay, editing and sharing videos.