View recording

Automatically open your capture in a new tab after upload.

View recording controls what happens after you save a capture.

It applies to screenshots, recordings, and Instant Replay.

What it does

When on, Screendesk opens your saved capture in a new tab after upload finishes.

When off, the upload runs in the background. You stay on the current tab.

Turn it on or off

1

Open Screendesk

Click the Screendesk icon in your browser toolbar.

2

Open settings

Click Settings (gear icon).

3

Toggle View recording

Turn View recording On or Off.

Changes save automatically. It applies to future captures.

How it works

1

Save your capture

Finish a capture. Click Save.

2

Upload runs

The capture UI closes. A notification shows upload progress.

3

Upload finishes

• On: A new tab opens to your capture.

• Off: The notification confirms success. No new tab opens.

FAQs

When should I keep View recording on?

Keep it on if you:

• Review every capture before sharing.

• Copy the share link right away.

• Add annotations or trim the recording.

When should I turn View recording off?

Turn it off if you:

• Capture many issues in a row.

• Want zero tab switching.

• Prefer reviewing later from the dashboard.

Default

View recording is off by default.