Last updated: 2026-01-10

For most people in the U.S., the fastest, most flexible way to record your screen and publish to Facebook is to use StreamYard to capture your screen (and camera if you want) and then publish directly to a Facebook Page or download and upload the file. If you only need a quick one‑off capture on a single device, you can use your built‑in Windows/macOS recorder and then upload that video to Facebook manually.

Summary

• StreamYard lets you record your screen, camera, and guests in the browser, then download or publish directly to Facebook Pages.
• Facebook also accepts uploads from your phone or computer if you record locally first using built‑in tools.
• Other options like OBS and Loom can work, but they add either setup time (OBS) or plan limits (Loom) that many creators don’t need.
• For repeat content, teams, and branded screen recordings, a StreamYard workspace usually gives you the most leverage.

How does Facebook handle screen recordings?

From Facebook’s point of view, a screen recording is just a regular video file. You record it somewhere, save it as a video, then upload it.

On mobile, Facebook explains that you can tap the “What’s on your mind?” box on your Feed or Page, choose Photo/Video, and select any video file stored on your device to upload it to Facebook. (Facebook Help Center)

On desktop, the idea is the same: once you’ve recorded your screen and saved an MP4 or similar file to your computer, you can upload it to your Feed, to a Group, or to a Page you manage using Facebook’s normal video post flow.

The real decision is less about Facebook and more about where you record and how flexible you want that recording to be.

Why use StreamYard instead of just recording locally?

If all you ever need is a quick one‑minute clip, your built‑in recorder might be enough. But most people searching for “how to record your screen and upload to Facebook” want a bit more:

• Presenter‑led videos, not just raw screen
• Clear audio control (mic vs system sound)
• Reusable files that can be repurposed, clipped, and re‑branded
• Content that will still look good a year from now

At StreamYard, our studio is built exactly for that:

• You see your screen share in a live preview and can choose layouts that emphasize either your screen, your face, or both.
• You control your screen audio and microphone audio independently, so you can mute, adjust, or swap sources without breaking the recording.
• You get local multi‑track recordings, so your screen, mic, and guests can each be edited later in proper editing tools.
• You can record both landscape and portrait outputs from the same session, making it much easier to repurpose for Reels, Stories, or TikTok later.
• You can apply branded overlays, logos, and lower‑thirds while you record instead of doing all that work in post.
• You can keep private presenter notes visible only to you inside the studio.
• Multiple people can share screens in the same session, which is perfect for collaborative demos or walkthroughs.

That combination—browser‑based studio, branded layouts, multi‑participant recording—ends up being more useful than a simple system screen recorder for most Facebook‑bound content.

How do you record your screen with StreamYard for Facebook?

Here’s a straightforward workflow you can follow today:

1. Create a StreamYard account
   Sign up in your browser. There’s a Free plan plus a 7‑day free trial of paid plans, and we often have special offers for new users. (StreamYard pricing)

2. Enter the studio and set up your sources

   • Choose Record only (you don’t have to go live).
   • Turn on your camera and mic if you want to appear on screen.
   • Click Share → Screen to pick your entire display, a specific window, or a browser tab.

3. Pick a layout and add your branding

   • Use the layout controls to decide how your face and screen appear together.
   • Add your logo, overlay, and any lower‑thirds you’ve created so the recording looks like a finished show, not a raw capture.

4. Record your walkthrough

   • Hit Record.
   • Talk through your demo, switching layouts as needed.
   • If you’re working with a co‑host, let them share their screen too while you stay in the same recording.

5. Stop and grab your files
   When you stop, your recording is saved to your StreamYard dashboard. You’ll see the main mixed video plus local multi‑tracks for editing on all plans that include local recording. (StreamYard support)

From here, you can either download the file to upload to Facebook manually or use our direct publishing options for Pages.

How do you publish a StreamYard recording to a Facebook Page?

If you manage Facebook Pages, StreamYard can shorten the path from recording to publish:

1. Connect your Facebook Page as a destination
   Inside StreamYard, connect the Facebook Page you manage. (This uses Facebook’s normal permissions dialog.)

2. Edit and prepare the recording
   In your StreamYard dashboard, you can trim and prepare your recording into a video of up to two hours and send it directly to your YouTube channels and Facebook Pages. (StreamYard Help Center)

3. Publish or schedule to your Page
   Choose your connected Page, add your title, description, and thumbnail, and publish. For many workflows, this means you never have to download/export/upload manually.

You can also use pre‑recorded streaming to upload a finished screen recording and have it broadcast to your Facebook Page at a scheduled time, up to 1080p on paid plans. (StreamYard pre‑recorded streaming)

If you’re posting to a personal profile or a Group instead of a Page, the simplest path is usually to download the StreamYard recording and upload it via Facebook’s normal post interface.

How do you record your screen on Windows or Mac without extra tools?

If you want a one‑time, no‑account option, you can use your operating system’s built‑in recorder, then upload that file to Facebook.

On macOS
Facebook’s documentation describes using Apple’s built‑in shortcut: press Command (⌘) + Shift + 5 to open the screen capture toolbar, then choose whether you want to record the entire screen or just a portion of it. (Facebook Help Center)
When you’re done, macOS saves a video file (typically to your Desktop), which you can upload to Facebook like any other video.

On Windows 10/11
You can use the built‑in Xbox Game Bar (Win + G) or third‑party tools, save the recording as an MP4, then upload that video through Facebook’s post composer on desktop or mobile.

This approach is fine for quick captures, but you won’t get branded layouts, separate audio tracks, or easy ways to involve guests.

When would you consider OBS or Loom for Facebook screen videos?

Sometimes you may want a more specialized setup. Here’s how two popular alternatives fit in:

OBS for local recording and advanced control

OBS is free and open‑source software for video recording and live streaming that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. (OBS official site) You install it on your computer, then build “scenes” from sources like Display Capture, Window Capture, and webcams.

OBS makes sense when:

• You want deep control over encoding formats, bitrates, and file containers.
• You’re comfortable configuring scenes, audio routing, and GPU/CPU settings.
• You mainly care about local files and don’t need browser‑based studios or cloud workflows.

The trade‑off is setup time and ongoing maintenance. You’ll manage storage, bitrate, and performance yourself, and you still have to upload your exported MP4 to Facebook manually.

Loom for quick async clips that you share by link

Loom focuses on fast, async recording with a screen‑plus‑camera bubble and link‑based sharing. Its Starter plan is free but limited to 25 videos and 5‑minute recordings per person, while paid Business plans advertise unlimited recording time and storage. (Loom pricing)

Loom lets you record, then use its Share → Social options to post via Facebook, among others. (Loom sharing)

Loom can be helpful for quick internal walkthroughs and feedback, but if you care about branded production, multi‑participant demos, and consistent Facebook content, a StreamYard studio usually gives you more control without paying per person.

What export settings matter when uploading a screen recording to Facebook?

Facebook accepts standard video formats. If you’re exporting from StreamYard or another tool and planning to upload manually, a few practical guidelines help:

• Format: MP4 with H.264 video encoding is a safe default. StreamYard accepts uploads in H.264‑encoded MP4 when you use pre‑recorded streaming or long‑form publishing, which lines up well with what Facebook expects. (StreamYard pre‑recorded streaming)
• Resolution: 1080p works well for most Facebook feeds and Pages; lower resolutions are acceptable for quick clips.
• Bitrate: If you upload through StreamYard for pre‑recorded streaming, videos up to 10 Mbps (10,000 Kbps) are supported. (StreamYard pre‑recorded streaming) For direct upload to Facebook, similar bitrates are typically fine for screen content.

In practice, if you record inside StreamYard and either publish direct to Facebook Pages or download and upload, you don’t need to micro‑tune these settings—your files will already be in a Facebook‑friendly format.

What we recommend

• Use StreamYard as your default: record your screen, camera, and guests in the browser, then publish or download for Facebook.
• If you need a one‑off, lightweight capture, use your device’s built‑in recorder and upload the resulting file to Facebook.
• Consider OBS only if you specifically need advanced local control and are comfortable managing encoding and hardware.
• Use Loom when your primary need is quick internal walkthroughs shared by link, and treat StreamYard as your go‑to for public, branded Facebook content.