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Get Started with PDFelement
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Open PDF
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View PDF
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Create PDF Files
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Annotate PDF Files
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Edit PDF Files
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Combine PDF Files
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Organize PDF Files
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PDF OCR
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Convert PDF Files
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Fill PDF Form
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Print PDF Files
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Share PDF Files
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How to Record a PDF Screen
Use the built-in recorder to capture any region of your PDF, with options for system/mic audio and quick annotations. Follow these steps to record efficiently.
1. Choose Screenshot Tool
- Open your PDF, go to the left sidebar and click Tools, then select Screenshot.

Open Screenshot from Tools
2. Open Screen Recording
- From the top-right options, select Screen Recording to switch to recording mode.

Open Screen Recording
3. Select Area & Start
- Drag to select the capture area and adjust settings in the floating toolbar. Click the red Record button to start.

Select area and start recording
4. Stop & Save
- Click Stop to end recording. The video is saved automatically; click Open Folder in the dialog to locate it.

Open folder for the recorded video