Tips & Tricks

How to Screen Record Of Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is an amazing streaming platform with a vast collection of Movies and TV Shows. However, you need an active internet connection to access this streaming platform app as it does not work offline. If you want to watch a Movie or TV show offline, we have the perfect solution using Advanced Screen Recorder to capture anything that is being played on your screen with sound.

This way you can make tutorial videos related to Amazon Prime Video for your YouTube Channel or some other reference.

Note : Recording copyrighted content from Amazon Prime Video is against its terms of service. This guide is for educational purposes only and does not promote piracy.


Do You Get A Black Screen While Recording Amazon Prime Video On Your PC?

If you wish to capture or record content from Amazon Prime Video, then you need to use a browser to play the video in the Amazon Prime Video web app. For users using Chrome or Edge, you need to turn off the hardware acceleration feature, which generates a black screen while capturing the screen. Here is what you need to do –

  • Launch Chrome/Edge browser.
  • Click on the three dots in the upper left corner and choose Settings.
  • Type “Hardware Acceleration” in the search box on the top.
  • The “Use Hardware Acceleration…” setting will be visible.
  • Slide the toggle button next to it towards left to turn it off.

Note – If you do not want to disable the hardware acceleration of your current browser, then we suggest you use the Firefox browser, which does not support the hardware acceleration feature, and will help record the screen with the content visible.


How To Screen Record Amazon Prime Video on Windows PC

Important : Recording and/or sharing Streaming Video from any service may violate your agreement. We do not promote recording or sharing content without permission. The sharing and distribution of recorded content from Amazon Prime must not be used for commercial or piracy purposes. Also, we cannot be held responsible for any activities. This content is only for enlightenment purposes.

Advanced Screen Recorder is easy to record Amazon videos and watch them offline. It is all-in-one recording software with full-screen recording, a selected region, a window, and a webcam.

Using this screen recording tool for Windows, you can capture screenshots while recording. The software also offers you to record separate audio, auto-split, and auto-stop video. Moreover, it allows saving the video in MP4, AVI, and FLV, and no time limit is imposed when using the paid version to screen record Amazon Prime Video.

Key Features:

  • Capture video in 4K and with an FPS of up to 120
  • Simultaneously record and capture screen.
  • Set a split and stop plan during the recording
  • Record screen with internal or external audio
  • Live Streaming

Let us learn how to record Amazon Prime Video using Advanced Screen Recorder.

Read This- How to Screen Record with Sound in Windows 11, 10

Step 1: Download and install the screen recording program on your PC.

Step 2: If you have purchased the product, register it using the key. However, if you use the FREE version, remember you get 2 trials to record video without a time limit and watermark. After that, you can record the screen with a time limit of 10 minutes and a watermark.


Step 3: Next, select from the screen recording options. The first option, “Full Screen,” helps record everything on the screen. Since you are recording a streaming video, recording on full screen is best.
Step 4: Before clicking the Record button, if you want to make any changes to the settings, click the three stacked lines > Settings > Record. Change the output format, set the quality, frame rate, etc. Close the window.

Step 5: If you want to add a watermark, click the Watermark option from the main interface > select the type of Watermark you want.

Step 6: Next, if you want, you can select the Mouse Pointer status while recording. Click on the Arrow icon Next to the Watermark > choose whether to display the mouse cursor and click.

Step 7: To record audio, click the Microphone icon > select the audio source. To record the audio from the internal device, choose Default Recording Device.

Step 8: Now play the video > Select the Full-Screen option and click the Record button.

Step 9: In the lower right corner, you will see a window with basic controls such as Pause, Stop, Time Duration, and Screenshot options.

Step 10: To stop the recording In the mini tray, click the red square or press the F9 key.
Step 11: To view the saved recording click the three stacked lines> Open Recording Folder.

Step 12: Locate the recording and enjoy watching offline Amazon Prime videos.

Note : To grab a screenshot anytime while the software is running, press F11

Pro Tip – If you use Chrome or Microsoft Edge, you must deactivate hardware acceleration.

Here’s how to do it.

  1. For Chrome –

Open Chrome and Navigate to – Settings→ Systems→ Use hardware acceleration when available.

2. For Microsoft Edge

Open Browser and Navigate to – Settings→ Systems→ Use hardware acceleration when available.

Turn the toggle off for the same.

In both cases, make sure you relaunch the browser so the change can take effect.

Alternative Methods To Record  Amazon Prime Video.

Method 2 – Use X Box Game Bar.

The Xbox game bar is a built-in app that is free to use. It can also help record your screen content. Once you have logged in to your Amazon Prime Video account in any browser, play the movie or TV show you wish to capture and use the Xbox Game bar to record the screen with sound.

Here are the steps.

  • Open any browser and navigate to the Amazon Prime Video website.
  • Sign in to your Amazon account using the correct credentials.
  • Choose the move you wish to record and play it.
  • Press Win + G to open the Xbox Game bar controls.
  • In the Capture window, press the record button and the screen capture process will commence.

 

  • Press the stop button in the same window to stop recording.

  • Navigate to the Videos folder and you will find your recordings in the Captures sub folder.

 

Note – The Xbox Game bar does not record File Explorer or Desktop.        

Method 3 – Use Screencastify Chrome Extension.

You can also use a web-based screen recorder like Screecastify to record your screen and capture Amazon Prime Videos. Here is what you need to do.

  • Navigate to the Chrome Web Store and look for Screencastify.
  • Click on the Add To Chrome Button.

  • After the extension is installed, click on the Extension icon in the top right corner and click on Screencastify.
  • Sign-in using your Google account.

  • Allow Access to Google Drive

  • Allow permissions to access the Mic and Webcam.

  • Click on the Record button to record your Amazon Prime Video.
  • Click on the End Recording button and the video will be saved to your Google Drive.

FAQs

1. Can You Record Amazon Prime Video?

You can record Amazon Prime Video using Advanced Screen Recorder. Sign in to Amazon Prime Video web app on any browser and play your content. Then use Advanced Screen Recorder to capture your screen. If you are using Chrome or Edge browser, then remember to disable the Hardware Acceleration feature to avoid black screen issues.

2. How To Take A Screenshot On Amazon Prime Video?

It is easy to take a screenshot while streaming Amazon Prime video by pressing the Print Screen button on your keyboard or using Advanced Screen Recorder.

3. Is It legal To Record Amazon Prime Video?

Screen Recording is not an illegal process, but capturing copyrighted content is prohibited under law. Hence you cannot legally record a movie from Amazon Prime, but make tutorial videos on how to use this popular streaming service.

Easiest Ways to Record A Video

Advanced Screen Recorder is a powerful screen recording and screen capturing tool. You can use it on any Windows operating system to record online meetings, webinars, and every activity you perform on the desktop screen. It even lets you record separate audio and solves the problem caused due to hardware acceleration. This screen recording tool is a must-have tool for anyone who wants to record anything on Windows PC, including gameplay.

Read This- How to Screen Record with Sound in Windows 11, 10

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Preeti Seth

A UX writer who loves explaining technical details in a clear, crisp, and concise manner. She loves writing about technical troubleshooting, How-To's, product reviews, etc. In her free time, she loves reading, meditating, and traveling.

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    • Hello Saya,

      Generally, the black screen is recorded when hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser.

      It would help if you deactivated hardware acceleration before you record.

      For Chrome -

      Open Chrome and Navigate to – Settings→ Systems→ Use hardware acceleration when available. Turn the toggle off to disable it.

      For Microsoft Edge

      Open Browser and Navigate to – Settings→ Systems→ Use hardware acceleration when available. Turn the toggle off to disable it.

      For Firefox

      Open the browser.
      Copy and paste the following in the address bar - about:preferences#general
      Scroll down and go to Performance > uncheck the box next to "Use recommended performance settings." You will now get the "Use hardware acceleration when available" option. Please disable it.

      Relaunch the browser to save changes. Now launch Advanced Screen Recorder, click the three stacked lines > Settings > Record > uncheck "Enable hardware acceleration." Close the settings window.

      Now play the Amazon Prime Video and use Advanced Screen Recorder to record the screen. This should help.

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