Countdown timer

Set a 3- or 5-second countdown before recording starts.

The countdown timer gives you a short buffer before recording starts. Use it to switch tabs, close sensitive content, or set up the screen.

Change the duration

Pick between a 3-second or 5-second countdown.

1

Open Screendesk

Click the Screendesk icon in your browser toolbar.

2

Open settings

Click Settings (gear icon).

3

Set the countdown

Find Countdown Timer. Pick 3 seconds or 5 seconds.

Your choice saves automatically. It applies to future recordings.

How it works

1

Start recording

Start a recording as usual.

2

Countdown overlay appears

A full-screen countdown shows on your screen.

3

Get ready

Close tabs, sensitive windows, or position UI elements.

4

Recording begins

Recording starts automatically when the countdown hits zero.

Pause or cancel during the countdown

Need more time?

• Click anywhere to pause the countdown.

• Click again to resume.

• Press Esc to cancel.