Quick Start Guideπ
Purposeπ
This guide helps you quickly get up and running with the Kap app. For more details, refer to the comprehensive user guide.
Requirementsπ
Before you begin, ensure you have:
- Installed the application (refer to the installation guide).
- Allowed the Kap application to record your screen (refer to the screen recording access guide).
Tip
Open Kap from your Applications folder. If you use this app frequently, right- click the dock icon, choose options, and select "Keep in Dock".
How to Complete a Recording in Six Easy Stepsπ
Step 1π
Open the Kap application. The screen will darken, and the toolbar will display.
Step 2π
Define the recording area in one of three ways:
- Cropped capture
- Application window capture
- Full-screen capture
Step 3π
Click the record button to start recording.
Step 4π
Click the stop button in the menu bar to end the session.
Step 5π
After the recording ends, an editor window will display.
Step 6π
Set size parameters, frames per second, file format, and export location. Click " Convert" to save the recording. You can also customize the file's name, tags, and destination.
Preferences and Pluginsπ
Modify Kap's preferences and enable plugins to customize the app to your needs. The keyboard shortcut to the app's preferences is Cmd+, (command + comma). For more information, refer to the preferences and plugins guide.