Recording

Whether working from your office desktop, lecture theatre or a home setup, Panopto offers three distinct methods for capturing and broadcasting your teaching material. You can access all of these by clicking the button at the top-left of your portal.

Panopto Capture (Recommended) (Browser-Based Recorder). A web-based recording tool that runs directly inside your internet browser (Chrome, Edge, or Firefox). Best for: Quick updates, brief video announcements, or standard lectures recorded from home where you don't want to install software.

Panopto Application Recorder (Desktop Software). The full Panopto desktop application (Panopto for Windows / Mac) is installed locally on your computer. Best for: Complex, multi-source lecture captures. Use this if you need to record multiple screens simultaneously, embed native PowerPoint slides cleanly, capture physical document cameras, or record offline without an active internet connection.

How to Record and Webcast (Live Streaming). A live-broadcast feature that streams your lecture over the internet in real-time while simultaneously recording it for on-demand viewing later. Best for: Live remote lectures, synchronous virtual events, or distance learning modules where students need to watch or interact live from home.