What Size Should I Make My Desktop Capture?

 

UPDATED FEBRUARY 16, 2018

If you are just getting started with desktop capture, it might not be readily obvious how big to make your videos. For example, what about the two sizes below?

They both look equally clear and easy to read, so either should be OK, right? Sure, but what happens when someone who is watching the smaller video enlarges it, so they can view it at a bigger size? If you’re not sure, definitely watch the following video – arbitrarily selecting a size for your desktop capture videos can have unpleasant consequences.

After you have completed watching the video, the next to understand is aspect ratio. I recommend the following blog post: Aspect Ratio – Why Is It Important To Consider?