When you want to save a gameplay session, a software demonstration, or a section of your desktop, Action! records on-screen activity with sound. It also captures live streams and screenshots, with HD and 4K quality among its supported recording options.
Gameplay and desktop recording
Action! records moving gameplay as well as activity on the Windows desktop and in other running software. Choose a full-screen capture or limit the recording to part of the screen. That choice suits both a game session and a focused walkthrough where only one area needs to appear in the video.
The recorder captures sound along with the image. Microphone recording can be enabled or disabled, so a clip can include spoken narration or omit mic input. Action! also supports capturing live streams and saving desktop activity in HD or 4K quality.
- Record a game, desktop, or other software.
- Select the entire screen or a portion of it.
- Set video resolution and quality for the output.
Audio and screenshot options
Audio settings include a choice of format and whether to record microphone input. These controls let you set up a clip with narration or capture the computer activity without microphone sound.
For still images, Action! takes screenshots in different image formats. This provides a separate way to save a screen moment without making a video recording.
Recording interface
The program interface can be shown or hidden while working. That gives the recording workflow a way to keep the controls out of view when capturing the screen, then bring them back when needed.
Pros
- Captures games, desktop activity, and other running software
- Records a full screen or a selected portion
- Includes microphone audio and screenshot capture
- Offers HD and 4K recording quality
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11 · Minimum: 512 MB RAM; Intel Celeron 1.4 GHz or equivalent (SSE2 required); Direct3D 9.0 graphics with Pixel Shader 2.0; DirectX-compatible sound card. · Recommended: 1 GB RAM; Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz or equivalent; Direct3D 10.0 graphics with Pixel Shader 4.0; DirectX-compatible sound card.
What can Action! record?
It captures gameplay, desktop activity, other running software, and live streams.
Can Action! record only part of the screen?
Yes. It can capture the full screen or a selected portion.
Can it capture microphone audio and screenshots?
Yes. Microphone recording can be switched on or off, and screenshots can be saved in different image formats.
