Feature • Last updated: April 22, 2025

One-Click Screen Recording

Capture your screen activity instantly. Recordings save automatically to your Videos/FTPie folder with options to open in FTPie or Explorer.

FTPie Screen Recording Tool
The recording tool with live preview and basic controls
Demonstration: Complete screen recording workflow

Simple Workflow

  1. Launch from JumpList or System Tray
  2. Click record (auto-detects current display)
  3. Pause/resume as needed during recording
  4. Stop recording when finished
  5. Choose immediate action:
    • Open in FTPie - For preview and sharing options
    • Open in Explorer - View in system file manager
  6. Recordings automatically save to Videos/FTPie folder

FTPie Preview Options

When opened in FTPie, you get additional capabilities:

  • Quick Share - Generate and copy shareable link
  • Upload to... - Select specific storage location
  • Video player - Preview recording before sharing

Recording Settings

Display Settings

  • Auto-selects current display by default
  • Manual display selection available

Quality Settings

  • Presets: Very High to Low quality
  • Adjustable frame rate (or auto)
  • Desktop audio capture (no permissions needed)
Recording quality settings
Configurable quality and display settings

Key Features

  • Instant recording - Start capturing in two clicks with sensible defaults
  • Automatic organization - Saves to Videos/FTPie folder by default
  • Flexible sharing - Full sharing options when opened in FTPie

Technical Notes

  • Videos save as MP4 files (H.264 codec) in Videos/FTPie
  • "Auto" frame rate matches your display refresh rate
  • Desktop audio captured by default (no permissions needed)

Usage Scenarios

Perfect for creating quick tutorials, recording software demos, or capturing video bugs. The seamless FTPie integration makes it easy to share professional recordings without file management hassles.