# Recording videos in posts and course lessons

https://help.circle.so/p/basics/media-management/recording-videos-in-posts-and-course-lessons

Category: [Basics](https://help.circle.so/p/basics) › [Media management](https://help.circle.so/p/basics/media-management)

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_Last updated: March 19, 2026_

You can create video recordings directly in Circle with no extra tools needed. Record your camera, share your screen, or both at the same time, then preview and publish it without leaving the post, comment, or lesson you're working on. Each recording can be up to **30 minutes long** , making this suitable for tutorials, lessons, and detailed walkthroughs.

Video recordings are built on Circle’s video system, so they automatically include AI transcripts, chapters, and transcoding. You can also edit the thumbnail, trim the video, and manage it from the Media Manager.

> ❗️ **Important:** Recorded clips count toward your plan’s total storage.

## Availability

Video recording is available to both members and admins on all plans. However, if media uploads are disabled for members, the option to record videos won’t appear for them.

### Device support

Video recording is currently available on web browsers, and support for mobile and desktop apps is coming soon.

## Record videos in posts

Use video recording in posts and comments to share updates, walkthroughs, or responses.

To record a video in a post or comment:

1. Click  **Community**  in the left sidebar, then select  **Posts**.

2. Click the  **New post**  button in the top-right corner.

3. From the toolbar, click the  **Record video clip**  icon (or use the slash (/) command and type in  **video clip** ).

4. From the preview dialog, you can turn your camera and mic on or off, and choose to share your screen.

5. When you’re ready, click  **Start recording**.

6. Once you’re done, click  **Stop recording.**  You can then choose to use the clip, start over, or download it to your device.

7. Click  **Use video**  to insert it into your post or comment.

## Record videos in lessons

Use video recording to create lesson content directly in your lesson’s featured media section.

To record a video in a lesson:

1. Click  **Community**  in the left sidebar, then select  **Spaces**.

2. Navigate to the course and click **More actions (three dots)** and select  **View space.**

3. Click  **Edit lessons**  in the top-right corner and create a new lesson or edit an existing one to open the lesson editor.

4. In the  **Featured media**  section, select  **Record video clip**.

5. From the preview dialog, you can turn your camera and mic on or off, and choose to share your screen.

6. When you’re ready, click  **Start recording**.

7. Once you’re done, click  **Stop recording.**  You can then choose to use the clip, start over, or download it to your device.

8. Click  **Use video**  to insert it into your lesson.  

## Customize your video

As an admin, you can customize video to add custom thumbnails, transcripts and more. To learn more about video customization, check out our guide [**here**](https://help.circle.so/p/basics/media-management/video-customizations#who-can-make-changes).