Screen recording

Step 1: Open the screen recorder

Step 2: start a new recording

Click to start a new recording. When prompted, select what you want to capture:

your whole screen
a particular window
a browser tab

Select the option that best matches your content, then confirm.

Step 3: begin recording

Click start recording. A small control panel will appear to show that recording is in progress.

Deliver your demo, walkthrough, or presentation as you normally do. Focus on explaining your content clearly. Do not pause for small mistakes or filler words.

Step 4: stop recording

Once you are done, click Stop recording.

Step 5: Wait for processing

After stopping, allow HeyGen to process the recording. The system will:

divide your content into logical scenes
remove filler words and awkward pauses

This happens automatically.

Step 6: review the generated scenes

Once processing is complete, review your video on the timeline.

You will see your recording split into separate scenes. Play each one to check the structure and flow.

Step 7: adjust scene cuts if required

If necessary, click into any scene to:

adjust the start or end point
split a scene into more parts
merge scenes

Keep the automatic structure or modify it to match your preference.

Step 8: review the cleaned audio

Play the full recording to confirm the audio sounds smooth. Ensure filler words and long pauses have been removed as expected.

If you need access to the original version, locate the raw file option. Otherwise, continue with the processed version.

Step 9: finalise and share

Once you are satisfied, decide how you would like to use the video. You can:

export it
share it directly
add it to a training library
continue editing inside HeyGen

Step 10: apply best practices for future recordings

For better results in future:

outline your key points before you start recording
keep recording even if you pause or misspeak
quickly review scene splits before exporting
use screen recorder for repeatable demos and training content

Record once, review quickly, and share without any manual clean-up.