Screen recording · Beginner tutorial 2026
How to Use Tella
Tella is a screen recording tool built for SaaS founders creating product demos and Educators recording tutorials. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through setup and your first project — no prior editing experience required. You can follow along free (Free plan (unlimited recordings, Tella watermark)).
Tella tutorial: step by step
Record screen and cam with one click
Head to the Tella site and start with the free option (Free plan (unlimited recordings, Tella watermark)). Once you are in, record screen and cam with one click — this is where most of your creative decisions begin, so take a moment to explore the interface before diving in.
Edit in-browser with AI captions added automatically
Next, edit in-browser with ai captions added automatically. Lean on AI auto-captions to speed this up. Small adjustments here have the biggest impact on how professional your final video looks.
Share via link or embed on your site
Finally, share via link or embed on your site. Tella 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 Tella shines for saas founders creating product demos.
Tips to get more out of Tella
- • Use Cinematic backgrounds and layouts to work faster — it's one of the reasons Tella is rated 4.6/5.
- • Use AI auto-captions to work faster — it's one of the reasons Tella is rated 4.6/5.
- • Use Teleprompter mode to work faster — it's one of the reasons Tella is rated 4.6/5.
Common mistakes to avoid
- • Mac and Chrome only for full feature set
- • No multi-track audio editing
Works with your stack
Tella integrates with Notion, Linear, Slack, Loom-compatible links — handy when you are stitching it into an existing faceless YouTube or short-form pipeline.
Ready to try Tella?
Best for founders and educators who want screen recordings that look professionally edited without effort.
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Tella tutorial FAQ
Is Tella hard to learn?
No. Most people create their first screen recording project within an hour. Tella is best for SaaS founders creating product demos and Educators recording tutorials, and the 3-step workflow above covers everything you need to get started.
Do I need editing experience to use Tella?
Not really. Tella's production quality is noticeably higher than Loom — cinematic backgrounds and layouts make even quick recordings look polished. The interface is built so beginners can produce a finished video without prior editing skills, though features like Cinematic backgrounds and layouts reward a little practice.
Is there a free way to try Tella?
Yes — Free plan (unlimited recordings, Tella watermark). That's more than enough to follow this tutorial end-to-end before deciding whether to upgrade. See the full Tella pricing for paid tier details.
What can I make with Tella?
Tella is designed for SaaS founders creating product demos, Educators recording tutorials, Remote teams sharing async updates. It integrates with Notion, Linear, Slack, so it slots neatly into most faceless YouTube and short-form workflows.