Screen recording · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Medal.tv
Medal.tv is a screen recording tool built for PC and console gamers capturing highlights and Gaming YouTubers building clip libraries. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Free forever with basic features).
Medal.tv tutorial: step by step
Install Medal and set a hotkey
Head to the Medal.tv site and start with the free option (Free forever with basic features). Once you are in, install medal and set a hotkey — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Play your game — press hotkey to clip
Next, play your game — press hotkey to clip. Lean on Auto-clip with AI moment detection to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Trim, add effects, and share to social
Finally, trim, add effects, and share to social. Medal.tv handles the heavy lifting here, but always preview the result before you publish so the pacing, captions, and audio line up. This is the stage where Medal.tv shines for pc and console gamers capturing highlights.
Tips to get more out of Medal.tv
- • Use Instant clip capture hotkey to work faster — it's one of the reasons Medal.tv is rated 4.4/5.
- • Use Auto-clip with AI moment detection to work faster — it's one of the reasons Medal.tv is rated 4.4/5.
- • Use Social feed for clips sharing to work faster — it's one of the reasons Medal.tv is rated 4.4/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Gaming-only use case
- • Storage limits on free
- • Mobile editing is basic
Works with your stack
Medal.tv integrates with Discord, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter/X, Xbox, PlayStation — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Medal.tv?
The go-to clip tool for everyday gamers. If you're building a gaming channel, Medal is a must-have alongside OBS for full streams.
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Medal.tv tutorial FAQ
Is Medal.tv hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first screen recording project within an hour. Medal.tv is best for PC and console gamers capturing highlights and Gaming YouTubers building clip libraries, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Medal.tv?
Not really. Medal is the fastest way to clip gaming moments — the hotkey capture is instant and the social feed creates a feedback loop that keeps gamers engaged. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Instant clip capture hotkey reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Medal.tv?
Yes — Free forever with basic features. That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Medal.tv pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Medal.tv?
Medal.tv is designed for PC and console gamers capturing highlights, Gaming YouTubers building clip libraries, Esports teams sharing plays. It integrates with Discord, YouTube, TikTok, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.