How to use ScreenFlow 2026: Record & Edit Like a Pro

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This guide covers every ScreenFlow feature:

• Commencer — Créer un compte et effectuer la configuration de base
• How to Use Highest Quality Recording — Capture your screen at retina quality with low CPU usage
• How to Use Stock Media Library — Drop in royalty-free video clips, images, and background music
• How to Use iOS Recording — Record your iPhone screen for clean app demos
• How to Use Powerful Video Editing Tools — Cut, trim, and arrange video clips on the timeline
• How to Use Professional Animations — Add zoom, pan, and callout effects to your video
• How to Use Better Tutorial Tools — Highlight the mouse pointer and mouse clicks for tutorials
• How to Use Closed Caption Support — Add captions so every audience member can follow along
• How to Use Animated GIF Export — Turn short video clips into shareable GIFs
• How to Use ProRes MP4 Encoding — Export your video in ProRes or MP4 for the best quality

Temps nécessaire : 5 minutes par fonctionnalité

Vous trouverez également dans ce guide : Conseils de pro | Erreurs courantes | Dépannage | Tarification | Alternatives

Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide ?

I’ve used ScreenFlow for over three years to make screencasts and YouTube tutorials. Every step here comes from real screen recording work — not vendor screenshots.

Creators across the world love ScreenFlow, and an active community shares templates and tips. This guide is a reflection of that real, hands-on use.

ScreenFlow is one of the best screen recording and video editing apps for Mac.

But most users only scratch the surface of what the software can do.

This guide shows you how to use ScreenFlow and every major feature.

Étape par étape, avec captures d'écran et conseils de pro.

ScreenFlow Tutorial

This complete ScreenFlow tutorial walks you through every feature step by step. From your first recording to advanced editing that makes you a power user.

ScreenFlow

Record your screen and edit video in one app. ScreenFlow brings screen capture, a stock media library, and pro animations to your Mac. Try the free trial version before you purchase.

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Getting Started with ScreenFlow

Avant d'utiliser toute fonctionnalité, veuillez effectuer cette configuration unique.

Cela prend environ 3 minutes.

Here is my walkthrough of the app so you can see it in action:

Passons maintenant en revue chaque étape.

The ScreenFlow recording panel is intuitive, so you can soon record a whole series of tutorials.

Étape 1 : Créez votre compte

Go to the ScreenFlow website on your Mac computer.

Click “Free Trial” to download the free trial version.

Enter your email to start the download process.

✓ Point de contrôle: Vérifiez votre boîte de réception for the download link.

Étape 2 : Téléchargez ou accédez à l’application

ScreenFlow is a macOS app, so it installs only on a Mac.

Open the file you downloaded and drag the app to Applications.

Voici à quoi ressemble le tableau de bord :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the main screen.

Step 3: Set Your Document Dimensions

Setting document dimensions before recording protects final video quality.

Pick a size that matches your screen, then press record to test.

How to Use ScreenFlow Highest Quality Recorder

Enregistrement de la plus haute qualité lets you record your screen at retina quality while keeping CPU usage low.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Open a New Recording

Click New Recording on the start screen.

Choose the screen and audio sources you want to capture.

Step 2: Pick Your Capture Sources

Select your display, webcam, and microphone for the recording.

Add your webcam to give viewers a second angle while ScreenFlow records multiple sources at once.

Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the change apply.

Step 3: Press Record

Press the record keys and start your screencast.

How to Use ScreenFlow Stock Media Library

Bibliothèque de médias d'archives lets you drop royalty-free video clips, images, and background music straight onto the timeline.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Étape 1 : Ouvrir la bibliothèque

Open the built-in stock media library inside the app.

It holds millions of video clips, images, music, and graphics.

Step 2: Search and Preview Media

Search for the media you need and preview each clip.

Step 3: Drag Clips to the Timeline

Drag your chosen video clips and background music onto the timeline.

How to Use ScreenFlow iOS Recorder

Enregistrement iOS lets you record your iPhone screen for clean, high-quality app demos.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Connect Your iPhone

Plug your iPhone into your Mac with a cable.

ScreenFlow allows iOS screen recording for high-quality app demos.

Step 2: Select the iOS Device

Choose your iPhone as the recording source.

Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the change apply.

Step 3: Record and Add Touch Callout

Record your app, then turn on Touch Callout.

Touch Callout highlights every user touch on iOS recordings.

How to Use ScreenFlow Powerful Video Editing Tools

Outils de montage vidéo puissants lets you cut, trim, and arrange video clips on a multi-track timeline.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Add Clips to the Timeline

Bring your recording and media onto the multi-track timeline.

ScreenFlow uses a multi-track layer system for timeline editing.

Step 2: Split and Trim Clips

Split clips with the T key to cut them apart.

Set in and out points to delete sections of clips you don’t need.

Step 3: Adjust and Arrange

Adjust each clip, then arrange your video clips in order.

Use playback to preview each cut before you commit.

How to Use ScreenFlow Professional Animations

Professional Animations lets you add zoom, pan, and callout effects that emphasize key moments.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Select a Clip

Click the clip you want to animate on the timeline.

Step 2: Add Zoom or Pan

Add a dynamic zoom to emphasize important sections of the video.

ScreenFlow allows zoom, pan, and callout effects in your videos.

Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the change apply.

Step 3: Add Transitions and Text

Drop in transitions and texte animations between clips.

How to Use ScreenFlow Tutorial Tools

Better Tutorial Tools lets you highlight the mouse pointer and mouse clicks so tutorials are easy to follow.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Open Cursor Settings

Open the cursor settings for your recording clip.

Step 2: Highlight the Mouse Pointer

Turn on mouse pointer highlighting and pick a color.

Highlighting mouse clicks helps viewers follow along in your videos.

Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the change apply.

Step 3: Add Callouts

Use callouts to highlight specific screen areas in your tutorials.

How to Use ScreenFlow Closed Caption Support

Closed Caption Support vous permet d'ajouter légendes so every audience member can read along.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Open the Caption Editor

Open the integrated caption editor in the app.

ScreenFlow supports closed captioning with a built-in caption editor.

Step 2: Add Your Captions

Type captions and sync them to your audio.

Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the change apply.

Étape 3 : Examiner et ajuster

Check the timing and adjust each caption line.

How to Use ScreenFlow Animated GIFs

Animated GIF Export lets you turn short video clips into shareable animated GIFs.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Select the Section

Set in and out points around the clip you want.

Step 2: Choose GIF Export

Pick the animated GIF or APNG export option.

You can create animated GIFs and APNGs from your video projects.

Étape 3 : Exporter et partager

Export the file, then share it wherever you post.

How to Use ScreenFlow ProRes MP4 Encoder

ProRes MP4 Encoding lets you export your video in ProRes or MP4 for the best quality.

Voici comment l'utiliser étape par étape.

Step 1: Open the Export Window

Click Export when your edit is finished.

Step 2: Pick ProRes or MP4

Choose ProRes or MP4 encoding for optimal video quality.

ScreenFlow can also publish directly to YouTube and Vimeo.

Étape 3 : Exportez votre vidéo

Start the export and let the software create the file.

ScreenFlow Pro Tips and Shortcuts

After testing ScreenFlow for over three years, here are my best tips.

Raccourcis clavier

Fonctionnalités cachées que la plupart des gens ignorent

• Touch Callout: Turn it on to highlight touches on iPhone app demos.
• Noise removal: The audio tools remove background noise to improve audio clarity.
• Publication directe : Send your finished video straight to YouTube or Vimeo.

ScreenFlow Common Mistakes to Avoid

Mistake #1: Recording at the Wrong Size

Mistake #2: Ignoring Audio Quality

Mistake #3: Skipping Keyboard Shortcuts

ScreenFlow Troubleshooting

Problem: ScreenFlow won’t record my screen

Cause: macOS has not been given screen recording access.

Réparer: Open System Settings, grant access, then restart the app.

Problem: My audio levels are too low

Cause: The wrong microphone is selected for the recording.

Réparer: Pick your external microphone and raise the audio levels before you record.

Problem: Export is taking too long

Cause: ProRes files are large and need time to encode.

Réparer: Switch to MP4 encoding for a faster export and a smaller file.

📌 Note: If none of these fix your issue, contact ScreenFlow support.

Qu'est-ce que ScreenFlow ?

ScreenFlow is a macOS screen recording and video editing tool that captures your screen and turns clips into finished video.

Think of it like a recording studio and an editor in one app.

Regardez ce bref aperçu :

Il comprend les fonctionnalités clés suivantes :

• Highest Quality Recording: Records retina displays with low CPU usage.
• Bibliothèque de médias libres de droits : Millions of video clips, images, and music built in.
• iOS Recording: Capture your iPhone screen for app demos.
• Powerful Video Editing Tools: A multi-track timeline for full video editing.
• Professional Animations: Zoom, pan, and callout effects for your video.
• Closed Caption Support: An integrated editor to add captions.

Pour une analyse complète, consultez notre ScreenFlow review.

Tarification de ScreenFlow

Here’s what ScreenFlow costs in 2026:

Essai gratuit : Yes — the free trial version adds a watermark until you purchase.

Garantie de remboursement : Yes — a 30-day money back window after purchase.

💰 Meilleur rapport qualité-prix : Pro — one payment unlocks every feature with no subscription.

ScreenFlow comparé aux alternatives

How does ScreenFlow compare? Here’s the competitive landscape:

Sélection rapide :

• Meilleur résultat global : ScreenFlow — best screen recording and editing on Mac.
• Meilleur budget : ScreenPal — low cost screen recording for any user.
• Idéal pour les débutants : Loom — easy clips you can share fast.
• Idéal pour Windows : Camtasia — full editing on a PC.

🎯 Alternatives à ScreenFlow

Vous cherchez des alternatives à ScreenFlow ? Voici les meilleures options :

• 🚀 Tella : Browser-based screen recording with auto layouts for quick video creation.
• 💰 Guide : Turns screen captures into step-by-step how-to videos fast.
• 🎨 Cour des eaux : Diffusion en direct and recording straight from your browser.
• ⚡ ScreenPal : Budget screen recording with simple editing and easy sharing.
• 🔒 Notta: Records and transcribes audio so you get text from your video.
• 🧠 Wondershare: DemoCreator handles screen recording and editing on Mac and PC.
• 👶 Snagit : Best for screenshots and short screen capture clips.
• 🏢 EaseUs: RecExperts records your screen and webcam with low effort.
• 🔧 Movavi : Easy screen recording and video editing for new creators.
• 🌟 Animoto: Turns images and clips into shareable video quickly.
• ⭐ Description : Edit video by editing text, with strong audio cleanup tools.
• 🎯 Métier à tisser: Fast clips you record and share with a link in seconds.
• 💼 Camtasia : The closest cross-platform rival with full video editing on Windows.
• 📊 Wistia: Hosts and records video for marketing teams and brands.

Pour la liste complète, consultez notre ScreenFlow alternatives guide.

⚔️ Comparaison de ScreenFlow

Voici comment ScreenFlow se compare à chacun de ses concurrents :

• ScreenFlow vs Tella: ScreenFlow wins on deep editing; Tella wins on browser speed.
• ScreenFlow vs Guidde: ScreenFlow wins on quality; Guidde wins on fast doc videos.
• ScreenFlow vs Cour de ruisseau: ScreenFlow wins on editing; Streamyard wins on live streams.
• ScreenFlow contre ScreenPal : ScreenFlow wins on features; ScreenPal wins on price.
• ScreenFlow vs Notta: ScreenFlow wins on video; Notta wins on transcription.
• ScreenFlow contre Wondershare : ScreenFlow wins on Mac polish; Wondershare wins on PC support.
• ScreenFlow contre Snagit : ScreenFlow wins on video editing; Snagit wins on screenshots.
• ScreenFlow vs EaseUs: ScreenFlow wins on animations; EaseUs wins on a lower price.
• ScreenFlow contre Movavi : ScreenFlow wins on pro tools; Movavi wins on ease for beginners.
• ScreenFlow vs Animoto: ScreenFlow wins on recording; Animoto wins on template videos.
• ScreenFlow vs Descript : ScreenFlow wins on screen capture; Descript wins on text editing.
• ScreenFlow contre Loom : ScreenFlow wins on editing depth; Loom wins on quick sharing.
• ScreenFlow contre Camtasia : ScreenFlow wins on Mac; Camtasia wins on Windows and price clarity.
• ScreenFlow vs Wistia: ScreenFlow wins on editing; Wistia wins on video hosting.

Start Using ScreenFlow Now

You learned how to use every major ScreenFlow feature:

• ✅ Highest Quality Recording
• ✅ Stock Media Library
• ✅ iOS Recording
• ✅ Powerful Video Editing Tools
• ✅ Professional Animations
• ✅ Better Tutorial Tools
• ✅ Closed Caption Support
• ✅ Animated GIF Export
• ✅ ProRes MP4 Encoding

Étape suivante : Choisissez une fonctionnalité et essayez-la dès maintenant.

Most people start with Highest Quality Recording.

Cela prend moins de 5 minutes.

Foire aux questions

ScreenFlow vaut-il le coup ?

Yes. For Mac creators it pairs strong screen recording with full video editing in one app. The one-time price makes it great value if you make screencasts or tutorials often.

What is ScreenFlow used for?

ScreenFlow is used for screen recording and video editing on Mac. People make screencasts, YouTube tutorials, app demos, and product videos, then add music, voice overs, and animations.

What is the free alternative to ScreenFlow?

OBS Studio is the top free alternative. It records your screen on Mac and Windows. For quick clips, Loom and ScreenPal also offer free plans with basic editing.

Combien coûte ScreenFlow ?

ScreenFlow costs $169 for the Pro license as a one-time purchase. There is also a free trial version that adds a watermark until you buy and activate the software.

ScreenFlow est-il gratuit ?

ScreenFlow is not fully free. You can download the free trial version to test every feature, but exports carry a watermark until you purchase the $169 Pro license.