FaceTime is a great tool not only for work scenarios, but for keeping in touch with family and friends. And you can record FaceTime calls and save ‘em for posterity.
Let’s look at how to do this with macOS Tahoe.
1. Recording FaceTime Video Calls
For capturing a video call, use the native macOS screen recording utility.
- Open FaceTime and start your video call.
- Press Command + Shift + 5 to bring up the macOS Screenshot and Recording toolbar.
- Select either Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion (drag the cropping box to fit exactly around your FaceTime window).
- Click Options on the toolbar and ensure your Built-in Microphone (or your preferred mic) is checked so you can capture audio.
- Click Record.
- When you are finished, click the Stop Recording button in the top menu bar (or press Command + Control + Escape). The video will automatically save to your desktop.
2. Recording FaceTime Audio Calls
If you are using FaceTime Audio to talk with one other person, macOS provides a built-in Call Recording tool with automatic transcription.
- During your 1-on-1 FaceTime audio call, click the Record button (looks like a circle or square with options depending on your setup).
- Click Call Recording. Both participants will hear a verbal and visual notification that the call is being recorded.
- To stop recording, click the button again.
- Your audio file and automatic transcript will be securely saved in the Call Recordings folder within the native Notes app. If you have Apple Intelligence enabled, you can even summarize the call directly in the Notes app.
