How to Screen Record Sims 4 | 4 Easy Ways

Recording your gameplay in Sims 4 has become increasingly popular for sharing creative builds, walkthroughs, and speed build videos on platforms like YouTube and Twitch. Whether you want to capture your entire Sims 4 gameplay session or focus specifically on the Build Mode, knowing the right tools and techniques to screen record Sims 4 is essential. This guide will walk you through some of the best methods to screen record Sims 4 gameplay. Now, let's get started!

Best Way to Screen Record Sims 4 on Mac & PC

EaseUS RecExperts is an easy-to-use screen and game recorder that can record high-quality videos at variable frame rates. It supports recording Sims 4 60 FPS gameplay in high quality. If you want to record a gameplay video of yourself, you can also use it to record a green screen webcam.

This is really beneficial for YouTubers who take gameplay videos with real-time comments. They can easily record their webcam and change the green background using video editing software. The best thing is that the recording won't lag. There is no time limit either.

More reasons to choose EaseUS RecExperts:

• Frame rate options make sure the game syncs with the FPS
• Able to capture games like recording LoL gameplay
• Support webcam recording along with the gameplay
• Record streaming audio on many platforms
• Some editing tools, like Trimmer, are available

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Step 1. Launch the gameplay that you want to record. Next, open EaseUS RecExperts and click on the "Game" button on the left.

Step 2. Click on the "Select Game" option to choose a Game Window or Game Process. Then, you can enable the audio and webcam recording if needed. When all are done, click the big REC button to start the gameplay recording.

Step 3. A floating toolbar will appear, and you can pause or stop the recording. Besides that, the camera icon enables you to take a screenshot, and the timer icon lets you stop the recording automatically.

Step 4. After saving the recorded gameplay video, a media player will pop up. It gives you a built-in tool to trim the recording, extract audio from the video, and add an opening & ending part. You can find the tool at the bottom of the player.

📺You may need a more intuitive video tutorial:

• 00: 06 Intro
• 02: 28 Create a new scene
• 06: 40 Record without a dedicated graphics card
• 18: 06 Record the game
• 20: 04 Troubleshooting

 

How to Record in Sims 4 with the Built-in Recording Feature

Sims 4 offers a built-in recording feature that lets you capture gameplay clips without any extra software. This includes two main ways to record:

Start quick Sims 4 video recording with hotkeys:

• Pros: Easy and quick, no setup needed.
• Cons: Limited control over camera angles and no microphone input.

Step 1. Press Ctrl + Shift + R (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac).

Step 2. The recorded video saves automatically to your Videos folder under Sims 4.

This method is great for capturing quick highlights or short gameplay clips.

Detailed recording using built-in Camera Mode:

• Pros: Allows switching camera angles and creating more engaging videos.
• Cons: Not suited for continuous hours of recording, and lacks microphone/webcam recording.

Step 1. Launch the Sims 4 game and select the screen recording function under the game options or video capture. Next, select the video quality and choose the sound option.

Step 2. Using the keyboard, press Tab to enable the camera mode. Then press the WASD keys to move the camera in different directions. Once done, use the numbers 5,6,7,8,9 on the keyboard to memorize the scene.

Step 3. Use the key V to start recording, and once done, press it again to stop. Do note that you can only record for a few minutes only.

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How to Record Sims 4 Gameplay with Voice using Game Bar

Windows 10 offers a built-in screen recording tool - Game Bar. It is an Xbox App tool that allows recording almost anything on the screen, including Sims 4 gameplay. It can automatically identify games, and once you have Sims 4 installed, it will automatically appear in the menu. The game bar also allows you to connect music services such as Spotify so you can play music in the background.

Features:

• High-definition recording for gameplay 
• Support platforms like Steam, Twitch, Discord, and more
• Instantly check how the video will look on large displays
• Keep a tab on performance, i.e., CPU, GPU usage

Steps to Record Sims 4 with Xbox Game Bar:

Step 1. Launch Sims 4 and get to the point at which you plan to record it. If there is an update, update it to the latest version for any interruption within the game. Next, press Win + G to bring up the game bar.

Step 2. Configure Microphone, Sound settings, chat, and everything else crucial for your recording. Look at all the widgets available, and make sure the setup is ready to record the game.

Step 3. Click on the record button in the capture section. You can also use Win + Alt + R to start recording.

Step 4. Once done, click on the stop button on the floating button to stop recording. To stop the recording using the keyboard, use the same keyboard shortcut used to start recording.

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How to Record Sims 4 on Mac with OBS

OBS or Open Broadcast Software is open-source software that has been built for recording and streaming. The software allows you to create scenes where you can choose multiple sources, set up audio sources, and so on. If you are planning to merge multiple videos or use the webcam during recording, this is the place to configure it. The software is not heavy on the CPU, which makes it a great recording software.

Features:

• Support multiple video recording sources
• Real-time video and audio capturing and mixing
• Scene creation supports switching between different types of game recording
• Per-source filters such as noise gates and noise suppression

How to record the Sims 4 gameplay on Mac:

Step 1. The first thing to do is set up the scene and sources for it. The configuration panel offers both of them at the bottom. Once you have set up the scene's name, click on sources, right-click and add a new one. In the pop-up screen, select the Sims 4 Game application. Make sure to check the option to stretch the image to screen for full-screen recording.

Step 2. Next, you should configure the Encoding settings. It would help if you unchecked the "Use CBR" option, configure quality balance, bitrate, buffer size, and apply. Switch to Video settings and set the resolution and FPS. Similar to this, configure audio settings for the best quality. Lastly, look at the advanced sections to configure video, network, and change as per the need.

Step 3. To get started, click on the Preview Stream. A red outline will appear, which you can configure and adjust. Finally, start recording, and once done, you are ready with the recording.

Conclusion

Here are 4 methods to record Sims 4, and you can also use those ways to record other games you like in only a few clicks. Among all those recorders above, EaseUS RecExperts is the most competent one since it can simultaneously meet your needs in screen recording and video trimming. Download it and have a try now.

How to Screen Record Sims 4 FAQs

Here are answers to some of the common questions asked when it comes to recording Sims 4.

1. How do you record gameplay on origin?

You can use any game recording software, such as OBS Studio, to record the Origin Game.

2. How do you make a stop motion on Sims 4?

You will have to use the Sims 4 built-in camera and memorize feature to record stop motion in Sims 4.

3. How do you record the video on Sims 4?

You can use the built-in camera to record high-quality video.