6 Ways to Fix QuickTime Screen Recording Not Working
Trying to record the screen with QuickTime, but nothing is happening? The QuickTime screen recording not working is a general problem. It includes no audio, a greyed-out button, a black screen, freezes, does not save, and more. If you encounter this problem, no worries. Let's see why and how to fix QuickTime recording issues.
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Why Is QuickTime Screen Recording Not Working 6 Ways to Fix QuickTime Not Recording or Working FAQsWhy Is QuickTime Screen Recording Not Working
Here are common reasons explaining why QuickTime is not recording screen video or audio. You can check first.
- 1. Not install virtual audio driver (SoundFlower, BlackHole, Background Music, and more) to record system audio with QuickTime.
- 2. Not select the microphone as the input audio source for recording.
- 3. The microphone or speaker input level is too low to be captured.
- 4. Your computer doesn't have enough storage space.
- 5. Outdated QuickTime Player version.
- 6. Lack the recording permission.
- 7. Wrong recording settings.
- 8. Temporary system glitch.
6 Ways to Fix QuickTime Not Recording or Working
If your QuickTime screen recording isn't working, you are not alone. Try the following solutions here.
| Solution | What for |
| Use AnyRec Screen Recorder | Your smart alternative to bypass all QuickTime recording problems and restrictions. |
| Update QuickTime | Easy to do. Update and restart the program to fix small glitches. |
| Repair disk permission | Fix overall slowdown and program crashes. So QuickTime Player can access folders and components properly. |
| Enable recording permission | The first time you record with QuickTime Player, you need to grant screen and microphone recording permission. |
| Choose system/microphone audio input | QuickTime can’t detect the audio source automatically. You may encounter the no audio issue if you don’t select the correct input. |
| Increase audio level | You can boost the input audio volume to capture audible sound. |
#1. Use QuickTime Alternative for Better Recording
If you keep receiving the "QuickTime Player encountered an error while recording your screen" error and are not satisfied with QuickTime recording features, using AnyRec Screen Recorder is a better choice.
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- 1. Open the program. Click the "Video Recorder" button.
- 2. Set the screen capture area. Toggle on "System Sound" and "Microphone" to record the Mac screen with audio. You can toggle on "Webcam" to record yourself speaking at the same time.
- 3. Click the "REC" button to start Mac recording. After recording, you can trim the video in the Preview window. Finally, click the "Save" button to export your video to MP4.
#2. Update QuickTime
Go to the App Store or click System Preferences from the Apple drop-down menu. Check if QuickTime Player has been updated to the latest version. If not, you can click the "Update Now" button to install it.
#3. Repair Disk Permissions
What should you do if you get the error message "QuickTime Player has stopped working unexpectedly"? You can try to repair disk permissions to fix the QuickTime screen recording not working problem.
- 1. Go to the "Disk Utility" app. Click the disk that stores the operating system and pre-installed applications.
- 2. Select the boot volume that stores the Mac system and built-in apps. Click the "First Aid" button and the "Repair Disk Permissions" button.
- 3. Wait for a while. Repairing the disk and restarting the QuickTime Player again takes several minutes.
#4. Adjust Security & Privacy Settings [Screen Recording + Microphone]
If you haven't enabled the QuickTime recording permission, you can't screen record on Mac. Follow the steps below to grant recording permission.
- 1. Click the "Apple" button in the top left corner. Then click the "System Settings" (or "System Preferences" on macOS Monterey or earlier) button to get all the settings.
- 2. Click the " Privacy & Security" button in the sidebar.
- 3. Later, click the "Screen Recording" button to allow access for QuickTime recording. Do the same in the "Microphone" sidebar.
- 4. Now you can restart QuickTime Player and try to record the Mac screen.
#5. Choose the Correct Audio Input
In the QuickTime floating recording bar, manually select your internal or external microphone as the input audio source. If you want to record audio playing on Mac, you need to install a virtual audio driver, such as SoundFlower, Background Music, Loopback, and more. Go to Mac system settings, click the "Sound" and then "Input" buttons to check.
#6. Increase Speaker Level
Don't forget to check the input level of the microphone and the speaker. Move the volume slider. But it won't help if the input audio source is misconfigured or muted.
FAQs
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1.What are the supported video formats for QuickTime Player?
QuickTime Player supports MP4, M4V, MOV, DV Stream, MPEG-2, MJPEG, and more video formats. As for audio files, you can also use MP3, WAV, AIFF, and AAC. If QuickTime cannot play videos on Mac, you can convert videos to the above file formats.
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2.Why does QuickTime Player recording suddenly freeze?
If QuickTime Player suddenly freezes when playing a video, you only need to wait until it returns to normal. It is probably happening because of the low RAM on your Mac. Alternatively, you can update macOS to fix QuickTime Player not working on Mac.
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3.How do you record a screen video with QuickTime Player on Mac?
Make sure your QuickTime Player is the latest version. Right-click the application or click the "File" button to click the "New Screen Recording" button. Drag your mouse to customize the recording region and click the Record button to start.
Conclusion
Sometimes QuickTime Player not working issues can be frustrating. But don’t let it slow down your workflow. Try the above steps to troubleshoot the not recording problems. If QuickTime fails to record properly, you can use AnyRec Screen Recorder. It is designed for easy recording. Click the Free Download button below to try it first.
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