Quick Start Guide

Follow these five steps to go from zero to a finished video. By the end, you'll have a recorded, edited, and exported screen recording ready to download or share.

Before you start

You'll need:

• A modern browser (Chrome or Edge recommended)
• A screen, window, or tab you want to record
• Optionally, a webcam and/or microphone

1. Create a Project

1. Open https://screenscript.app/launcher.
2. Click New Project.
3. Enter a project name and create it.
4. Click Record on that project.

2. Choose Recording Sources

In Recorder, enable any source you need:

• Screen — capture a tab, window, or full screen

• Camera — overlay your webcam feed

• Microphone — record voice narration

• Android — stream your phone screen (requires Beta toggle)

  At least one source must be enabled before you can start recording.

Permissions

• Camera and microphone: your browser will ask for permission. You can choose to allow permanently or just once.
• Screen: you must select which tab, window, or screen to share every time — this is a browser requirement.

3. Start and Stop Recording

1. Click Start Recording.
2. Perform your walkthrough or demo.
3. When finished, click Stop Recording from the recording dialog.
4. Screen Script automatically opens your project in the Editor.

4. Edit Your Recording

The Editor opens with your recording loaded on a timeline. The interface has three main areas: the viewport (center), the properties panel (right), and the timeline (bottom).

Top bar

The top bar has three actions: Docs (links to this documentation), Save (saves your current edits), and Export (opens the export page).

Properties panel

On the right side, a vertical icon selector lets you switch between different settings that apply across the full video:

• Project Settings — set the aspect ratio (16:9, 4:3, 1:1, 9:16) and adjust start/end trims.
• Wallpaper — change the background behind your recorded content.
• Audio Controls — adjust microphone volume and device/system audio levels.
• Additional Customization — configure strokes around video layers, their color, and thickness.

Timeline and playback

At the bottom of the editor:

• Play button and time display — preview your recording and see the current playback position.
• Timeline controls — zoom in/out on the timeline, fit to width, undo/redo, and toggle snapping.

Timeline modes

Use the timeline selector tabs to switch between three editing modes:

1. Media — trim, split, or delete segments. Changes apply to all media tracks at once (screen, camera, and audio move together).
2. Layouts — arrange how your recorded sources (screen, camera) are positioned on screen. You can change layouts at different points in time and adjust transitions between them.
3. Zoom Effects — add zoom-and-pan keyframes at specific points in your video. Set the zoom level and the position to focus on.

Quick first edit

Try these three basic edits to get familiar with the Editor:

1. Change the wallpaper Select Wallpaper from the properties panel and pick a background you like. This replaces the default background behind your recorded content.

2. Trim the start and end Select Project Settings and set Start Trim to 00:00:01.000 and End Trim to 1 second before the total duration. This cuts the first and last second of your recording, removing any awkward start/stop moments. Alternatively, you can drag the play head to the desired position on the timeline, and use the "Trim start" and "Trim end" buttons to adjust this value.

3. Add a zoom effect
Switch to the Zoom Effects tab in the timeline selector. To create a smooth zoom-in and zoom-out, add 4 points on the zoom lane:

1. Point 1 — where the zoom begins (keep zoom at default).
2. Point 2 — where the zoom-in reaches its target (set a larger zoom value).
3. Point 3 — where the zoom holds (same larger zoom value as Point 2).
4. Point 4 — where the zoom returns to normal (back to default).

Adjust the values of 2nd and 3rd to have zoom in then stay there for a while then zoom out.

This creates a smooth zoom-in, hold, and zoom-out effect on the area you want to highlight.

5. Export and Share

1. Click Export in the Editor top bar.
2. Select a preset resolution or enter a custom width and height.
3. Click Export video and wait for rendering to complete.
4. Once done, use Download to save the MP4 or Share to send it directly.

What's next?

Now that you've made your first recording, explore further: