---
title: Install mindrecorder on elementary OS using the Snap Store | Snapcraft
description: Get the latest version of mindrecorder for on elementary OS - Easy and
  fast way to take screenshots or record videos.
url: https://snapcraft.io/install/mindrecorder/elementary
---

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# Install mindrecorder on **elementary OS**

# mindrecorder

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[Install](https://snapcraft.io/install/mindrecorder/elementary#install)

#### Easy and fast way to take screenshots or record videos.

With **Mindrecorder** you can record everything that happens on the monitor screen in a few clicks and save it as an image or video.

1. **Recording video**
   Easy of use allows you to quickly record video. To do this, select any of the configurations:

* record screen,
* record via webcam,
* screen and webcam recording.
  The recorded video format is .mp4.

**Important!!!**
Before video recording, switch to *Xorg mode*. Otherwise you won't be able to do this. How to switch to this mode can be found here: <https://beebom.com/how-switch-between-wayland-xorg-ubuntu/>.

2. **Taking screenshots**
   Capture a full screen or its fragments and edit the received images using the convenient toolbar:

* choose any color for the elements,
* draw lines, arrows, and other shapes,
* add comments and mark areas with numbers,
* hide sensetive information with bluring.

3. **Save and share**
   There is an ability to save and share your media with others using cloud sharing or save the ones locally:

* select a folder and save the image/video locally,
* upload the image/video to the server,
* upload the image/video to the server and copy the link to the clipboard,

4. **Hotkeys**
   Customize hotkeys in the settings menu for more easy to use.

### Package name

* mindrecorder

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### License

* Proprietary

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### Last updated

* 31 March 2023 - latest/beta

This snap hasn't been updated in a while. It might be unmaintained and have stability or security issues.

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### Websites

* [mindrecorder.io](https://mindrecorder.io/ "https://mindrecorder.io/")

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### Contact

* [info@pinta.com.ua](mailto:info@pinta.com.ua "mailto:info@pinta.com.ua")

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## Enable snaps on elementary OS and install mindrecorder

Snaps are applications packaged with all their dependencies to run on all popular Linux distributions from a single build. They update automatically and roll back gracefully.

Snaps are discoverable and installable from the [Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/store), an app store with an audience of millions.

### Enable snapd

Snap can be installed on elementary OS from the command line. Open *Terminal* from the Applications launcher and type the following:

```
sudo apt update
sudo apt install snapd
```

Either log out and back in again, or restart your system, to ensure snap’s paths are updated correctly.

### Install mindrecorder

To install mindrecorder, simply use the following command:

```
sudo snap install mindrecorder --beta
```

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