There are many ways to record a Figma prototype. The most common method is to use a screen recorder, such as QuickTime Player or Camtasia.
Another popular method is to use a web-based recorder, such as Loom or CloudApp. And finally, some people prefer to use a physical device, such as an iPhone or iPad, to record their prototypes.
How to Record Your Figma Prototype Using QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player is a free application that comes pre-installed on all Macs. To record your Figma prototype using QuickTime Player:
- Open QuickTime Player and select File > New Screen Recording
- A drop-down menu will appear. From this menu, you can choose to record the entire screen, or just a portion of the screen. Select the option that best suits your needs.
- Once you have made your selection, click Record. The recording will begin immediately.
To stop recording, press Command + Control + Esc. Your recording will be saved automatically.
How to Record Your Figma Prototype Using Camtasia
Camtasia is a paid screen recorder that offers a free trial. To record your Figma prototype using Camtasia:
- Download and install Camtasia on your computer.
- Open Camtasia and select File > New Recording.
- A pop-up window will appear. From this window, you can choose to record the entire screen, or just a portion of the screen. Select the option that best suits your needs and click Record.
- The recording will begin immediately. To stop recording, press Command + Shift + Esc.
Your recording will be saved automatically.
How to Record Your Figma Prototype Using a Web-Based Recorder
There are many web-based recorder options available, such as Loom and CloudApp. These tools are typically free or offer free trials. To record your Figma prototype using a web-based recorder:
- Visit the website of the recorder you want to use and create an account.
- Once you have created an account, you will be able to log in and access the recorder’s interface. From the interface, you can start a new recording.
- A pop-up window will appear. Select the option that best suits your needs and click Record.
- The recording will begin immediately. To stop recording, press Command + Shift + Esc (for Loom) or Command + Option + Esc (for CloudApp).
- Your recording will be saved automatically.
For more information on how to use Loom, check out this Loom support page. For more information on how to use CloudApp, check out this CloudApp support page.
Conclusion
There are many ways to record a Figma prototype – from using QuickTime Player or Camtasia (both paid tools with free trials available) to web-based recordings like Loom or CloudApp – it really depends on what suits YOUR needs best as to which tool YOU decide to use!
