How to Record Instagram Live on PC, Mac, iOS, and Android

At the start of quarantine, a crowd of celebrities flocked to Instagram Live to stay connected to their fans. If you didn't tune in to their live stream, you still can come back to watch it in their Instagram Stories within 24 hours. After that, you won't be able to watch their live videos unless they publish them on their IGTV.

If you don't want to miss their Instagram Live, you can use video recording software or video recording apps to record Instagram Live for you. Don't know how to make it happen? This article will guide you on how to record Instagram Live across devices. Let's explore!

How to Record Instagram Live on PC

Considering that Instagram Live should be vertical with an aspect ratio of 9:16, VideoProc Converter AI is one of the best screen recorders for those who prefer to watch Instagram Live on PC. Because VideoProc Converter AI can capture your entire screen or a selected area of your screen, which enables you to record live streams from Instagram without black bars.

It also offers a number of video and audio coding formats for your recording. That said, you can use lossless codecs to yield the best result of live steams, or use more aggressive codecs to record videos that take up less space. Beyond that, VideoProc Converter AI has the capability to make simple edits, do video conversions, DVD ripping, YouTube downloading, and other awesome features.

VideoProc Converter AI - Best Screen Recorder for Instagram Live

• Available for Windows and macOS.
• Record your entire screen or a part of your screen.
• Excellent format supported, including MP4, MOV, MKV, h.264, h.265, AAC, M4A, etc.
• Record live stream with computer sound, external sound, and webcam.
• Use hardware encoding to reduce system utilization when recording.
• Built-in video editing features like splitting, cropping, cutting, rotating, etc.

With VideoProc Converter AI

1. Navigate to Instagram and log in to your account, then open an Instagram Live.
2. Download and install VideoProc Converter AI on your computer if you haven't got one.
3. Fire up VideoProc Converter AI and click the Recorder option.
4. Select a recording mode at the top. Screen only, webcam only, or screen & webcam.
5. Click the wheel-shaped icon at the upper right corner to adjust video settings.
6. Select Crop at the lower-left corner to record either the entire screen or a part of the screen.
7. Switch on or off your sound devices.
8. Click the REC button to start recording Instagram Live.
9. Once the live streams are done, click STOP to end recording and the clips will be automatically saved on your chosen directory.

How to Record Instagram Live on Mac

Though there is no official Instagram app for Mac, you do have the option to head over to its web app on your MAC and watch Instagram Live on a bigger screen. If you would like to record live streams on the Instagram website for other purposes, below are two tricks that guide you on how to record Instagram Live on your Mac.

To record Instagram live on Mac, you can also use VideoProc Converter AI. It has a screen mirror option, so that you can cast your Instagram from iPhone screen to Mac via VideoProc Converter AI, and start to record it. If you are watching the Instagram live via desktop browser, then capture the screen with VideoProc Converter AI too.

Besides VideoProc, you can also resort to the Screenshot Toolbar on Mac or use QuickTime. Below are detailed steps.

With the Screenshot Toolbar

The Screenshot toolbar has multiple options to play with. It enables you to record the entire screen or a selected area of the screen, or take a screenshot of your screen. It's worth noting that the Screenshot toolbar works only on macOS Mojave or higher. If you're running an older version of macOS, you can turn to VideoProc Converter AI or QuickTime for recording.

1. Hold down Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard to bring the Screenshot toolbar to your screen. You will see onscreen controls in the lower area of the screen.
2. You will select either Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion on the controls. It's recommended to use the later one, because Instagram Live will be delivered in a 9:16 aspect ratio and the Record Selected Portion mode makes sure you record exactly on the live streams.
3. Go to the Option menu to change the file location, sound devices, timers, and more.
4. Navigate to the Instagram web app and open a live stream you like.
5. Click on the Record button to start recording.
6. Once the live video is finished, click on the small Stop button in the upper right corner.

With QuickTime

When it comes to screen record Instagram Live on Mac, QuickTime is another option that you can count on. It includes the ability to record your screen at retina resolution as well as editing options like splitting, cutting, rotating, and more.

1. Sign in to the Instagram web app and start a live video.
2. Fire up QuickTime and find File at the top bar > select New Screen Recording from the context menu and the recording controls should appear.
3. Click the down-side arrow icon to enable sound devices and drag the volume cursor to your need.
4. Click the Record button and select to record a chosen area of your screen or the whole screen, then the recording shall begin.
5. Click the small Stop icon at the top right corner to end up recording.

How to Record Instagram Live Videos on iPhone

It's a kind of enjoyment to watch Instagram Live on a large screen, but you have to admit that watching live streams on your mobile device is more straightforward and convenient, because we're not always near our computer.

To record great moments from Instagram Live on iOS, you can bank on the built-in Screen Recording app. The free recording app enables you to record your iPhone with pleasing sound and no watermark. However, it's only supported on iOS 11 or later.

With Built-in iOS Screen Recording App

1. Open the Instagram app and start a live stream.
2. Make sure your iPhone is in Ring mode, or your recording will have no sound.
3. Swipe up from the bottom edge of your iPhone and tap the Record icon (if you didn't find the screen recording feature in the Control Center, go to enable the recording option in Settings).
4. After a 3-second countdown, the status bus turns red and screen recording starts.
5. Go back to your Instagram app and watch as usual.
6. When the live video is done, tap the Record button again to stop recording. And you will find your recording in the Photos app.

How to Record Instagram Live Videos on Android

Though Instagram for Android was released two years behind the iOS version, Instagram users are still equally divided with 50% Android and 50% iOS. Most importantly, Android added a new recording feature since Android 10, which means you can use it to screen record Instagram Live for free.

With Built-in Android Screen Recording App

1. Launch the Instagram app for Android.
2. Pull down from the Notification panel the top edge of your screen twice.
3. Tap Screen Record to bring the recording controls on the main screen.
4. Tap the profile icon to regulate video settings.
5. Tap the Record icon in the control bar to start recording Instagram Live.
6. When you want to end up recording, tap Screen Record in the Notification panel again. You will find your recording at the Gallery.

FAQs

How to Screen Record Instagram Live Without Comments

Instagram allows you to do commenting in an Instagram Live so that you can interact with the streamer in real-time. But some bad questions from other viewers could be really embarrassing and destroy the viewing experience. To hide comments while recording Instagram Live, do one of the following:

1. Let the streamer turn off commenting.
2. Watch the Instagram Live replay that doesn't include any comment.
3. Turn on the keyword filter to hide specific words or offensive comments on the Privacy page.

How to Record Instagram Live With Sound

When recording Instagram Live on your mobile device, make sure your device is in the Ring mode instead of the Vibrate or Silence mode. And your recording should include the internal sound.

What to do if you would like to record Instagram Live on your computer? The following is going to take VideoProc Converter AI's screen recorder as an example.

1. Open VideoProc Converter AI and select Recorder on the main screen.
2. Choose a recording mode at the top ribbon.
3. Enable an audio device in the lower area.
4. Click REC to start recording.