🎮 How to Record Gaming Clips for TikTok (Using Free Tools)

Want to share your best gaming moments on TikTok? Whether it’s a perfect headshot, clutch 1v5, or funny glitch — you don’t need expensive tools to start. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how to record high-quality gaming clips for TikTok using only free tools on PC (and mobile).

✅ Perfect for CS2, Valorant, Fortnite, GTA, Minecraft, and more
💻 Works on Windows, macOS, and even mobile
📱 Includes TikTok optimization tips

🔧 What You Need (Free Tools Only)

Here are the tools we’ll use — all free:

Tool	Purpose
OBS Studio	Screen recording software (PC/Mac)
CapCut	Free video editor (PC & mobile)
TikTok	To upload + add music/text

🎥 Step-by-Step: How to Record Your Game Clips

Step 1: Install OBS Studio

Go to obsproject.com
Download for Windows, macOS, or Linux
Install it and open OBS

Step 2: Set Up Game Recording

Click “+” in Sources → choose Game Capture
Set Mode to: “Capture specific window”
Select your game (e.g., cs2.exe)
In Settings → Output → set recording format to mp4

✅ Optional:

Record at 60 FPS
Use 720p or 1080p resolution

Step 3: Record In-Game

Click Start Recording
Play your game
Hit Stop Recording when done
Your clip is saved under: Videos folder (by default)

Step 4: Edit Your Clip for TikTok (with CapCut)

Download CapCut on desktop or mobile
Open your clip
Crop to 9:16 (vertical) format
Trim the best moment (10–60 seconds)
Add:
- Zooms
- Text (headshot, 1v5, etc.)
- Music
- Emojis or captions

Step 5: Export & Upload to TikTok

Export the edited clip (MP4, vertical, 1080×1920)
Open TikTok
Upload
Add:
- A catchy caption
- Gaming hashtags like #clutch #valorant #fyp #gamertok
- Location (optional)