5 Ways to Record a Flash Video

In this article, we'll see how to record a Flash video in five ways. You can choose a Flash video recorder from our list: a desktop screen recorder, an online service, a browser extension, an iOS and Android app.

Best for: capturing your own streaming videos, webinars, and online calls

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Platform: Windows, macOS

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If you want to make a recording of your own video, one of the easiest and most convenient ways to record a Flash video stream is through desktop programs. These are generally compatible with Windows and Mac, but the disadvantage is that most are not free software. And if you find freeware, there are usually limits to the functions you can get with the Pro versions. Also, the free versions are often watermarked.

But Movavi Screen Recorder is one of the best Flash video capture software to record and save your videos. Movavi lets you separate the video into several parts without re-encoding or losing quality! Below, we explain how to use Movavi Screen Recorder to download your video from a website.

First, download and open the installation file. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the Flash video recorder. Then open the program by double-clicking on the icon.

Best for: instant screen capture

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Platform: web-based

Price: $9.95/month

You can save your Flash videos using online services. However, in most cases, you have to download and install a specific app for that.

Screencapture.com offers one of the best features for screen recording. And the big deal is that the service is free in exchange for a watermark on the video. It works on Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox. On Screencapture.com, you can copy files and share them. The service is 100% available on the web and doesn't need a download. It has a high level of security and privacy and saves high-definition videos faster.

To use Screencapture.com, follow the procedure below:

1. Visit the website.
   Proceed to Screencapture.com
2. Ensure that the Sound option is enabled. Turn off the Microphone and Webcam so that your face and voice will be excluded from the video.
3. Choose the area to capture and click Start Recording so the service can begin grabbing videos on your screen.
4. Go to the Flash file, start the video and keep recording.
5. When the video is over, click Stop Recording and save the file.

Best for: creating educational tutorials and demos

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Platform: Google Chrome

Price: free

With browser extensions, you don't have to save and install extra programs on your PC. Still, to perform additional functions through your web browser, you can install extensions on your browser so that when you want to record, the installed extension will act as a built-in program, offering a seamless recording and saving process. But browser extensions are not ideal for old PCs or PCs with low RAM as they can slow down the PC or web browser performance or even cause it to stall. Also, most browser extensions work on desktop computers alone.

One of the best browser extension tools to capture Flash videos is Screencastify. If you use Chrome as your browser, Screencastify is a good option for screen recording.

Screencastify's capturing capabilities are not dependent on additional plug-ins, such as Java or Flash. You can even use it on Chromebooks. And videos recorded with Screencastify can be saved to your hard drive, posted directly to YouTube, or uploaded to Google Drive with a simple click.

The free version allows you to record videos of up to 10 minutes, which in many cases is more than enough.

To record with Screencastify:

1. Click on the extension icon so you can open the control panel for recording.

2. Click on Desktop (there is no need to click Webcam and Microphone).

3. Click on Show More Options and activate the System Audio so that you can capture audio coming from the computer. However, this option is not available for Mac users.

4. Click on Record and then opt for Entire Desktop capture, and a countdown will begin.

5. Next, go to the Flash file and play it.

6. When you're done, tap on the Screencastify icon and stop the recorder. Next, you'll be able to edit, save and/or share your recording.

You can install the extension by following the link below:

Go to the Screencastify’s Chrome web store page

Best for: iOS-operated devices

Platform: iOS

Price: free

The screen-recording feature on iOS can be useful for creating tutorials, sharing a video game, or illustrating a manipulation without necessarily going through the screen-recording feature on Mac. It is also available on an iPad equipped with iOS 11, 12, or iPadOS.

Here is how it works in detail:

1. Add Video Recording Shortcut to Control Center. First of all, you have to go to Settings to add the video screenshot shortcut to the control center. By going to Settings and Control Center, you can manage the commands accessible from the Control Center, particularly on the Customize commands page.

2. Look for Screen recording in the list. Add it to the top list named Include by pressing the green plus sign. That's it. If all went as expected, the shortcut for the screen video capture function is now integrated into the Control Center.

3. To start recording the screen, you must first display the Control Center. On iPhone with Face ID (and on iPad with iOS 12 or later, or iPadOS): swipe down from the top right corner of the screen. Record the Flash file as it is being played.

4. To stop recording, just press the same button on the Control Center again. The video is saved to the Camera Roll or sent to the chosen app.

Learn more about the built-in recorder by following the link below:

Go to the Apple support page

Best for: screen recording and editing

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Platform: Android

Price: free

Phones with OS inferior to Android 10 don’t have the feature to record internal audio. On Android 10, you can use a third-party app like AZ Screen Recorder, which you can find in the Google Play Store.

1. To start, go to the Play Store to download AZ Screen Recorder and install it.

2. Tweak the video recording settings to your needs.

3. Tap the red camera shutter in AZ overlay, and the recording process will begin.

4. Navigate to the Flash video and play it while AZ keeps recording.

5. When the video stops, pull down your notification slide and tap Stop.

6. The video will be saved to your phone automatically.

You can download the Flash video recorder by following the link below:

Go to the AZ Screen Recorder download page