How to capture gameplay and screenshots on PS5 consoles

Save the memorable moments in your games on PlayStation®5 consoles by taking screenshots and recording video clips.

How to capture videos and screenshots on PS5® consoles

  1. Press the create button on your DualSense™ wireless controller to open the create menu. 
  2. Select one of the following ways to capture.

Take Screenshot
Take a screenshot of your current game screen. 

Start New Recording
Start a new recording of your gameplay. When you're done recording, press the create button to open the create menu, and then select Stop Recording.
You can record up to 1 hour of gameplay.

Save Recent Gameplay 
Video of your recent gameplay is continuously and automatically recorded. You can save anywhere from the last 15 seconds up to 1 hour of gameplay.

  • Some content can't be captured. Some scenes are blocked and won't be included in your video clips.

How to capture 8K screenshots on PS5 Pro consoles

You can save 8K screenshots if the following requirements are met*:

  • You’re playing an 8K game on your PS5 Pro console.
  • Your PS5 Pro console is connected to a compatible 8K screen.
  • The 8K capture setting is enabled on your PS5 Pro console.
    Go to Settings > Captures and Broadcasts > Captures > 8K Resolution Screenshot.

*Screenshots uploaded to Cloud Media Gallery will be uploaded at a lower resolution.

How to use the create menu on PS5 consoles

  1. Press the create button on your controller to open the create menu.
  2. Select one of the following options to capture or share your gameplay. 

A) Recently created
Select the thumbnail to open the Recently created card. You can view up to 15 of your most recent screenshots and video clips.

B) Capture methods
Save Recent Gameplay, Take Screenshot, Start New Recording.

C) Broadcast
Jump right into a broadcast from the create menu.

D) Share Screen
Stream your gameplay to members of your party. 

E) Capture Options
Change the format and resolution of your screenshots or video clips. You can include your mic's audio as well as your voice chat audio. If you have a compatible display, you can also enable 4K recording.

  • You can change the function of the create button by customizing your capture settings.

How to change PS5 console capture settings

  1. From the home screen, select Settings > Captures and Broadcasts.
  2. Select Captures, and then select one of the following settings.

Change the function of the create button by selecting from StandardEasy Screenshots and Easy Video Clips.

Enable HDR (High Dynamic Range) and change the file type your screenshots are saved as. HDR is enabled only while your console is connected to a compatible display.

Change the file type and resolution for when you record a video clip. 

Select Video Clip format and then select whether to include your microphone or voice chat audio. When including voice chat audio, make sure to ask the voice chat members if it's alright to include their voice in your video clips.

How to manage trophy videos and screenshots on PS5 consoles

  1. From the home screen and select Settings > Captures and Broadcasts.
  2. Select Auto-Captures > Trophies and adjust the following settings.
  • Save Trophy Screenshots
  • Save Trophy Videos
  • Trophy Video Duration

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