oCam for Windows

Free screen recorder for personal use

oCam is a versatile camera intended to record a live computer screen. It can be used during tutorials, troubleshooting a website, or sharing a presentation with others via an online webinar. Other common functions include recording videos directly off of popular websites such as YouTube. You can fully experience the service of this screen capture software free-of-charge.

Handy alternative

oCam is a streamlined version of more complicated screen recording software. It can be a viable alternative for those who may have been looking for a no-frills package that still offers many of the same functions associated with complicated systems. All recordings can be initiated and terminated with just a single click of a button, and dragging the mouse icon allows the user to resize a specific image. 

Doing so can be beneficial when recording smaller videos or when only capturing a portion of the screen. All files are immediately saved to the hard drive after the recording has stopped. Furthermore,  it is capable of supporting all of the most common video formats. These include WMV, MP4, MPEG, FLV, and MOV.  It can even record using its built-in audio codecs such as MP3, AAC, and FLAC. Real-time audio encoding is available, as well.

How do I use oCam?

Once you launched this utility program after the download, you will be greeted by a user interface that consists of two elements. Whatever is seen inside the green rectangle, those are the first elements. Any part of your screen that is covered with this section will be captured or recorded. The second element is a section dedicated to the controlling panel wherein you can easily access all the features and settings that this screen recorder tool can offer.

In the control panel area, you will be able to resize the green rectangle. Open the Options menu and set hotkeys to use the program instantly. You can also select a watermark or language of your choice. Important buttons to take a screenshot, initiate the recording process, record the screen, and audio input or audio-only will be displayed, as well.

You can start your screen recording right away by simply selecting the particular area you want to record and then clicking the “Record” button to begin capturing. Once you are satisfied with what you have recorded, you can immediately press the “Stop” button to finish recording, the video will then be automatically saved.

Convenient screen recording

oCam is a practical screen capture software designed for the comfort usage of all types of users. Its user interface and the program tools are neatly organized around the app so, users with any experience level could easily get the hang of it without much learning. If you will notice, there are also no extravagant features added, only features and functions that are vital for the program to do its job.