Recording your screen without a bloated tool
You need to show a colleague how to do something on your PC, or put together a software demo, and you don't want a huge editing suite that takes ages to install. Screen Recorder Gold is a small Windows program that records what happens on your screen into a video file, along with sound from your microphone.
Quick facts
- Version: 2.6.0.1093
- Platforms: Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, 7
- Price: full version from $29
- Trial: fully functional, expires after 30 days
- Installer size: under 2 MB
Key features
Record everything you see, with your voice
Cursor movements, launching programs, typing, button clicks and menu selections are all captured, and you can play them back later. Microphone sound is recorded too, so you can narrate as you go.
Smooth video at a high frame rate
The vendor has focused on recording speed for more than 10 years. The program can record at a very high frame rate, which keeps motion looking smooth.
Small files from a lossless screen compressor
The built-in lossless screen video compressor normally shrinks screen video to about 1/1000 of its original size without losing quality, according to the vendor. A separate codec setup file lets you play compressed videos on a PC that doesn't have the recorder installed.
Flexible capture areas and options
You can record the full screen, an active window, a fixed area or a predefined area. The Options settings let you show, hide or customize the cursor, add the date and time, and choose which voice source to record.
Publish in Flash format
The program supports publishing screen video in Adobe Flash format. Recordings can also be converted to a streamable format for a website or customer support.
Who it's for
- Anyone making software demos or training and tutoring videos.
- Support staff who want to record a problem or a procedure to show colleagues.
- Gamers who want to record their game play.
- People who want to capture streaming video to disk for local playback.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Tiny download.
- The trial has all features.
- Free upgrades to the latest version for paid users.
- Fast recording and small output files.
Cons
- Windows only. The listed platforms stop at Windows 7.
- The trial stops working after 30 days.
- Recordings are not in a streaming format by default, so you must convert them for web use.
What users say
"It's light and fast. Awesome!" (Screen Recorder Gold website)
FAQs
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The trial is fully functional but expires after 30 days.
How do I unlock the full version?
After you buy, you receive a registration code that unlocks the trial version you already have installed.
Do I pay for upgrades?
No. Paid users can install the latest version over the old one, and it recognizes the registration key stored on the PC.
What if I lose my registration code?
You can email the vendor with your order ID or order email address, and they will resend it.
Can I play the videos on another PC?
Yes. A standalone codec setup file plays back videos compressed by the program on a computer without the recorder installed.
System requirements
The vendor lists Windows 2000, XP, 2003, Vista and 7. The installer is an EXE file of about 1.8 MB.