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How to Stop Screen Recording on Mac

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Stop Screen Recording on Mac

Step 1:

Create your free Dadan account and install the Mac app (or add the Chrome extension).

Step 2:

Open Dadan, use 'command + R' to start Screen Recording, choose what to capture, then start with mic audio (and webcam if you want).

Step 3:

To stop recording use 'command + Shift + S', make quick edits if needed, then download or share the video instantly.

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Simple Yet Powerful Screen Recording Features

Record Your Screen

Capture your full screen, a window, or a selected region in crisp quality, so you can show work clearly for updates, training, demos, and walkthroughs.

Record Screen + Audio

Record your screen while capturing your voice in the same take, so viewers get both context and explanation together, without extra setup or syncing later.

Record Screen + Webcam

Record your screen and webcam together, so your audience sees the on-screen steps plus your face cues in one shareable video, without stitching clips.

Mouse Highlight

Make the cursor stand out on screen so viewers don’t lose track of where you’re pointing, especially in detailed UI demos and step-by-step walkthroughs.

Edit By Transcript

Edit your video by editing the transcript. Remove words or lines and the video updates, so you can polish recordings faster without frame-by-frame cutting.

Add Icons

Insert simple icons to reinforce actions or categories, helping viewers understand what’s happening at a glance, without relying on long text explanations.

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FAQs

  • Look for the stop button in the menu bar, system tray, or recording overlay. Most tools also let you stop from the same toolbar you started with.