How to record a Discord call with audio and video

Discord is one of the most popular VoIP apps out there. It is huge with gamers, who use it to chat over voice, video, or text and join servers full of like-minded people. It is also great for casual conversations and meeting new people online.

Discord covers everything you need for a good chat. The one thing it does not have is a way to record those chats.

Out of the many tools out there, only a few work well for Discord recording. This blog walks you through the best options and the exact steps to use each one.

Before we start: in many places, it is illegal to record someone without their consent. Tell everyone in the call before you hit record.

There are two main ways to record audio from Discord. Use a bot called Craig, or use a screen recording tool like Vmaker or OBS. The guide below covers each one step by step.

Vmaker is a free screen recorder that is much simpler to use than OBS. You can record as many sessions as you want for free. It also has a built-in AI video editor, which is handy if you are turning the recording into a video podcast or a YouTube video.

How to record a Discord call with audio using Vmaker

Step 1: Download and install Vmaker on your system.

Step 2: Open Preferences in Settings and turn on "Enable internal audio".

Step 3: Pick the mic you want from the menu. You can use your system mic or an external one.

Step 4: Click "Start Recording". Vmaker will capture all the audio from Discord.

Step 5: When you stop, the recording uploads to your private cloud account. Download it from there.

Note: The file saves as a video. The audio plays over screen activity instead of a black screen.

The same tools work for video. Vmaker is the better fit if you also want video, because of the built-in AI video editor. The recording lands in your private cloud, and you can add music, transitions, subtitles, intros, and outros from there. All useful if you are building a video podcast or a YouTube video.

Here is how to record a Discord call with audio and video on Vmaker:

Step 1: Download and install Vmaker.

Step 2: Vmaker opens in "Screen" recording mode by default. To record yourself in a webcam bubble too, switch to "Screen + Webcam".

Step 3: Open Preferences in Settings and turn on "Enable internal audio".

Step 4: Pick your mic. System mic or external both work.

Tip: Use headphones for cleaner audio.

Step 5: Click "Start Recording". Vmaker captures both the audio and the video from Discord.

Step 6: When you stop, the recording uploads to your cloud account. Download from there.

Craig is an audio-only Discord recording bot. It supports multi-track and multi-channel recording. The bot joins your call, records, and uploads the file when you are done. You get a separate audio file for each speaker, which is useful for podcast editing.

How to use the Craig bot:

Note: This only works on a server you own. You cannot run Craig on someone else's server.

Step 1: Set up your own server (or open one you already own) and visit the Craig website.

Step 2: Click "Invite Craig to Your Discord Server".

Step 3: Click "Authorize".

Step 4: Craig is now on your server. You can close the browser tab and head over to the Discord app.

Step 5: Type the command :craig:, join to invite the bot. Craig joins the call and starts recording.

Step 6: When you are done, type :craig:, leave. Craig stops the recording and leaves the channel.

Step 7: Craig sends you a download link for the audio.

OBS is an open-source live streaming and screen recording tool. Most video creators have used it at some point. You can use OBS to record your Discord calls. It saves the file as MP4, and you can pull the audio out from there.

If you already use OBS, the steps below will feel familiar. If you are new to it, the interface can feel overwhelming. In that case, Vmaker is the easier path.

Here is how to record Discord audio using OBS:

Step 1: Download and install OBS Studio.

Step 2: Create a new scene and select "Audio Output Capture".

Step 3: Add a source to the scene. Pick your desktop audio.

Step 4: Click "Start Recording". OBS captures all the audio from your Discord call.

Note: OBS is built for streaming, so it saves the file as a video with a black screen. The audio plays over the black frame.

There are plenty of reasons. Capture great gaming moments with friends, save a meeting for later, or build a podcast. The recording can also showcase your expertise and grow your audience. Just remember to ask everyone for consent before you hit record.

Close the tabs you do not need. Too many tabs and apps slow your system down, which hurts the recording. Keep the workspace clean.

Check your internet. A stable connection makes a big difference. Bad internet means choppy audio and video. Run a quick speed test before you start.

Update: Vmaker was selected by Windows Report as the best Discord call recorder.

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