How to Record a Facebook Live Video FREE | Win, Mac, Online

How to Record a Facebook Live Video for FREE on PC [Windows, Mac and Online]

Do you know more than one million users are going live on Facebook presently? Therefore, various interesting live videos are there. When you encounter a fascinating live video on Facebook and want to have it, what can you do? Recording it can be an effective solution. Today, this article will focus on how to record a Facebook live video for FREE. You will read the following topics:

🔍Quick Look

Record a Facebook Live Video in Windows with a Desktop Screen Recorder–WorkinTool VidClipper Screen Record a Facebook Live Video on Mac (Two Ways)  Record Facebook Live Stream in Windows via an Online Tool–VEED Screen Recorder

Please read on to find out the specific guide.

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Things to Know Before Facebook Live Video Recording

📌Why do you need to record a Facebook live video?

On one hand, only creators can download previously Facebook live videos. So you need a video downloader to download other ones’ live videos. However, it can’t be realized if the creator chooses to close the download feature.

On the other hand, recording a Facebook live video allows you to have it right after it ends, so you don’t have to wait until you can download it. Also, you can choose to record an entire screen to keep the comments beside it, while a downloaded video will keep you away from this kind of fun.

📌Is it legal to record Facebook live videos?

It is definitely legal if the purpose of your recording is for your own enjoyment instead of commercial use. Otherwise, you may violate copyright or intellectual property law.

Now, let’s move to the main point.

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How to Record a Facebook Live Video in Windows with a Desktop Screen Recorder

Saving a Facebook live video doesn’t have to be cumbersome and complex when you have a handy desktop tool. Here, you save the process of picking one from multiple options in the market. Let me present you with a useful and helpful one–WorkinTool VidClipper.

WorkinTool VidClipper is a powerful video editor. Much as it boasts various valuable features (including screen recording), its designers still endow it with a clear and simple interface. Furthermore, practical tips are on some editing features so that even beginners will find it convenient to operate.

Key Strengths of WorkinTool VidClipper as a Screen Recorder

Custom Recording Areas: Expect a full-screen or specific-area recording of your favorite Facebook live videos. Special Built-in Toolset: A drawing toolset is accessible to create your own marks on your Facebook live stream recordings, such as line or shape drawing, text insertion, color fill and more. Multiple Recording Formats: Personalize the video format of your Facebook live video recording (MP4, FLV and AVI) and convert it to more types within VidClipper, such as MOV, WMV, GIF and so on. Auto-Stop Tool: Automatically end your recording even when you are away from your computer. Powerful Editing Features: Effortlessly edit your recorded videos from the Facebook live stream, such as reversing a video, adding subtitles to a video, removing background noise from a video, freezing frame a video, flipping a video, etc. High-Quality Guarantee: VidClipper provides you with outcomes without quality loss. 100% FREE Currently: You are entitled to all the features of WorkinTool VidClipper free of charge and without compulsory signup. Virus-Free and Green: WorkinTool VidClipper is totally virus-free and no intrusive watermark will be added to your output.

📕How to Record a Facebook Live Video Through WokinTool VidClipper?

Step 1. Open VidClipper and find Screen Recorder on the left toolbar of its opening page.

Step 2. Make the settings based on your needs, set your save path and then hit Start.
(Or press the hotkey-Alt+F1 to begin your recording.)

📃Settings Notes

Video	Full Video	The content in your entire PC screen will be the target. The recording will start immediately after a countdown by choosing this mode.
	Recording Selection	The recording screen area will be of your choice, so only the selected content will be saved. The recording won’t start until the recording area is pinpointed and the countdown is complete.
Audio	All Sound	Screen record with both computer and microphone sound.
	Computer Sound	Save the sound in your computer operation only.
	Microphone Sound	Export the microphone sound only in your recording.
	No Sound	Mute all the sound in your recording.
Quality	Standard Definition	A recording with 720p
	High Definition	A video with 1080p
	Original	A clip with the original resolution and aspect ratio
Format	MP4, FLV and AVI

Step 3. Click on the Stop icon (or the shortcut key-Alt+F2) in the floating box to end and save your recording.
(The Pause icon allows you to suspend your recording without saving it. You can resume it by clicking on the Play icon.)

Here are the results.

Full Screen

Recording Selection

💡Bonus Operation

A drawing box is here to help you customize your recording in WorkinTool VidClipper.

📕How to Record a Facebook Live Video with Marks or Texts Using WorkinTool VidClipper?

1. Repeat the first two steps above.
2. Click the pencil-like icon to activate the drawing tool and select the feature(s) you need to make marks or write texts on your recording.

3. Follow the third step above.

Please see the result.

🔑Information on Drawing ToolBox

• The video content will pause to enable you to mark or leave the text in your recording when the drawing tool set is opened.
• Multiple drawing tools are optional in this toolbox, including lines, rectangular and circular graphs and texts. Also, their colors are easily adjustable.

Additional Screencast Settings

Auto-Hide: Mark this option allows you to hide the settings box when your recording starts. Mouse Pointer: It makes you customize the color of several operations like Moving track, Highlight and Click effect (left and right click). Click Sound: You can use this feature to open or mute the sound of every click.

Auto-Stop Settings

Recording Duration: Set a duration to cover the entire length of your recorded content. So the recording will automatically stop when it ends. Post-Recording Settings: Customize the post-recording operation when your recording finishes, including Do nothing, Exit program, PC sleep and PC shutdown. Recording Frequency: Make your automatic stop setting a temporary (one-time) or a permanent (every-time) operation with its help.

🙋‍♂️More About WorkinTool VidClipper

💡What else can WorkinTool VidClipper do as a Screen Recorder?

Meetings	Google Meet meetings	Webex meetings	Teams meetings
Gaming	Twitch Stream	Minecraft Gameplay	Switch Gameplay
Social Media	TikTok	YouTube Live Stream	Live Stream
Different PCs	Dell Laptop	Surface Pro	Lenovo Laptop

💡Quick Summary of WorkinTool VidCilpper

💰Price: 100% FREE 📕Recording Modes: Full Screen and Recording Selection 🎼Sound Options: All Sounds, Computer Sound, Microphone Sound and No Sound 💻Supported OS: Windows 🎬Video Formats: MP4, FLV and AVI
💖Why Like It	💔Why Dislike It
User-Friendly Interface Simple and Convenient Multiple Recording Settings Fantastic Recording Process Drawing Toolset Available Auto-Stop Feature 100% FREE No Watermark on the Output	Windows OS only

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How to Screen Record a Facebook Live Video on Mac 

You will find this chapter quite informative if you are a Macbook user since it will present two ways to record a Facebook live video on Mac.

1. How to Capture Facebook Live Stream on Mac with its Built-in Screenshot Toolar?

If you have upgraded your macOS to the latest version, you will get a built-in screenshot toolbar that enables you to record your Macbook screen with minimal effort. Here is what you need to do:

1). Use the short-cut operation–Command + Shift + 5 to activate the screenshot toolbar.

2). Select the screen area.

• Click on Record Entire Screen to export a full-screen recording
• Mark a particular section to record the chosen area

3). Press Record to start the recording.

4). Hit the Stop option to terminate your recording and select the contextual menu to save it.

2. How to Record a Facebook Live Video Through QuickTime Player?

QuickTime Player is a practical built-in tool on Mac. More than a media player, it is also a useful video converter, a basic media editor and a screen recorder. Here, let’s take a look at how to use this method to fulfill the stated objective:

1). Open the player and then navigate to File >New Screen Recording.

2). Start to record your chosen Facebook live video.

• Full Screen Recording: Click anywhere on the screen
• Area Selection: Drag the edges of the pop-up to set a recording area and then begin your recording

📢PS: To set up recording settings, click the arrow next to the red button before beginning your recording. 

3). Hit the Stop icon to end your recording. 

4). Then go to File > Save to export your File.

💡Quick Summary of Screen Recording Tools on Mac

💰Price: Completely FREE 📕Recording Modes: Full Screen and Recording Selection 🎼Sound Options: All Sounds, Computer Sound, Microphone Sound and No Sound 💻Supported OS: Mac 🎬Video Formats: MP4, WMV, MOV, M4V and more
💖Why Like It	💔Why Dislike It
No Third-Party Software Involved Easy to Use Two Recording Settings Smooth Recording Process 100% FREE No Watermark on the Output	Works on Mac only

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How to Record Facebook Live Stream in Windows via an Online Tool

A free online screen recorder is suitable for those who feel disturbed to download and install a third-party tool. Here, you can try the free online screen recorder presented by VEED.IO.

VEED.IO is a professional online video editing solution provider famous for its all-around online features. With its help, you can resolve almost every general video editing issue. VEED Screen Recorder is one of its powerful features. Boasting multiple recording modes, it will assist you in exporting the ideal recordings of your chosen Facebook live videos. However, limitations apply to its free version, such as the logo watermark on the output,  video length limit, video file size limit, etc.

📕How to Record Facebook Live Stream in Windows Using VEED Screen Recorder?

1. Open the VEED Screen Recorder page.

2. Select a recording mode–Screen or Screen/Camera and then hit the red Start Recording button.

3. Then pick a layout for your recording–Camera, Audio Only, Screen, Screen & Camera, Slides & Camera and Slides.
(Screen is recommended here.)

4. Decide the screen content to share with VEED screen recorder and then click Share > Record.
(The default recording mode is full screen. However, you can adjust the recording area by dragging the edges of the red frame.)

5. Hit the Pause or Stop icon at the top right to suspend or end your recording.

6. Press Done to end your recording or the + icon to make a new recording.
(Hit Edit if you intend to edit the recorded video.)

7. Log in to your account to download your recording (with the brand logo watermark).
(Supported Video Formats: MP4 and GIF.)

📝Quick Summary of VEED.IO Screen Recorder

💰Price: FREE with Limits, Basic-$12/month, Pro-$24/month, Business-$59/month 📕Recording Modes: Camera, Audio Only, Screen, Screen & Camera, Slides & Camera and Slides 🎼Sound Options: All Sounds, Computer Sound, Microphone Sound and No Sound 💻Supported OS: All devices with internet access 🎬Video Formats: MP4 and GIF
💖Why Like It	💔Why Dislike It
Modern UI design User-friendly interface Nearly FREE Multiple recording modes Smooth recording process Compatible with all devices when internet access is available	Internet access required Instructive logo watermark on the outcome Unstable Video Uploading Speed Video resolution limit–720p Video export length limit–10 minutes File size limit–250MB Account registration needed to download your recording

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More to Share

🎯How to watch Facebook Live?

There are two ways to watch Facebook Live:
💡Search Engine: You can type Facebook Live in your search engine (Google or Bing), find its official portal in the results and log in.

💡Watch: You can click Watch > Live to enjoy Facebook live stream when you open your Facebook page.

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Wrapping up

We hope you have a clear understanding of how to record a Facebook live video in Windows after finishing this article. Please feel free to use all the aforementioned methods to pinpoint an ideal solution. However, it is strongly advisable to give WorkinTool VidClipper a try after finishing this article.

Now, are you ready to record a Facebook live video?