Quick Answer:
You can clip with GeForce Experience to record gameplay on your computer in high quality, either with the Instant Replay or Record feature.
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Overview of GeForce Clipping
If you are using a NVIDIA GeForce GPU (GeForce GTX 750 or higher & GTX850M, 860M, 950M, 960M series or higher), you will find there is a preinstalled screen recorder on your PC or laptop that allows you to record gameplay on PC in high quality, which is GeForce Experience.
GeForce Experience offers a wide range of game recording features, allowing you to capture videos in resolutions up to 8K. It not only facilitates real-time gameplay recording but also enables you to clip the last 30 seconds or other specified durations (ranging from 15 seconds to 20 minutes). This feature can be particularly useful when you want to record past gameplay on your PC. In this guide, I will show you how to clip with NVIDIA to capture the videos you need. (If you want to know more details, check the guide on how to record with GeForce Experience instead.)
How to Clip with NVIDIA to Capture Past Gameplay
When it comes to recording what happened on your PC, NVIDIA GeForce Experience offers the ability to clip the last 15 seconds, 30 seconds, or longer durations (up to 20 minutes), depending on your settings. If you are looking for a convenient way to clip on PC to capture highlights, GeForce Experience proves to be a good choice.
To clip on NVIDIA:
Step 1. Open GeForce Experience and sign in.
Step 2. Click Settings and enable IN-GAME OVERLAY.
Step 3. Boot up your game and press Alt + Z to open the in-game overlay.
Step 4. Head to Settings > Video Capture and set up the Instant Replay length, video resolution, and other video output options. Then click Back.
Step 5. Click Instant Replay and select Turn on.
Step 6. When you need to clip on PC, press Alt + F10 to record and save a clip to your computer.
Step 7. Go to Gallery in GeForce Experience to check the game clip.
How to Clip with GeForce Experience to Record Real-time Gameplay
You can also record gameplay on your PC or laptop using GeForce Experience to capture real-time content.
To record game clips with GeForce Experience:
Step 1. When you are in game, press Alt + Z to open the NVIDIA overlay.
Step 2. Go to Settings > Video Capture to set up the output options. Then click Back.
Step 3. When you want to clip a video, click Record > Start or press Alt + F9 to start recording a clip.
Step 4. When you are done, press Alt + F9 to save the clip.
Step 5. Go to Gallery to check the recording.
FAQs on GeForce Clipping
When you record on GeForce Experience, you may want to know:
What is the shortcut or NVIDIA clip?
By default, in NVIDIA GeForce Experience, the shortcut Alt + F10 is assigned for recording past clips, while Alt + F9 is used for recording real-time gameplay.
How do I record last 30 seconds on NVIDIA?
To record the last 30 seconds on NVIDIA:
Step 1. Go to GeForce Experience Settings to enable in-game overlay.
Step 2. When you are in a game, press Alt + Z to open the overlay.
Step 3. Go to Settings > Video Capture and select the Instant Replay length as 30 seconds.
Step 4. Choose the video resolution and frame rate and then click Back.
Step 5. When you need to clip the last 30 seconds, press Alt + F10 clip and save what happened on your PC or laptop.
How to use Instant Replay on NVIDIA?
To utilize Instant Replay on NVIDIA, you first need to navigate to Settings > Video Capture and configure the Instant Replay length and video output settings. Then, click on Instant Replay and select Turn on. From that point forward, whenever you wish to record the last 30 seconds or any other specified duration on your computer, simply press Alt + F10 to clip and save the video you need
Wrapping Up
If your computer meets the system requirements for installing GeForce Experience, it’s a great option to record game clips on your PC or laptop using this powerful screen recorder. When you use GeForce Experience for clipping on your PC, you also have the option to enable the microphone and webcam to record yourself while playing games. If this is what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to give it a try.