Recording PS4 over HDMI: How to record your gameplay

For example, if you want to create a gameplay video, you can also record it with your PS4 via HDMI. The option to record videos via HDMI is especially worthwhile for professional users, as the PS4's integrated recording function has now caught up significantly.

How to record videos with PS4 over HDMI

If you want to record your PS4 gameplay over HDMI, you will need a suitable recorder in addition to the HDMI cable.

1. Before you start recording, make sure you have enough free space on your computer. It is best to ensure about 100 GB of free memory, depending on the length of your videos.
2. Connect the recorder via HDMI cable to your PS4 and TV, and via USB connection to your computer.
3. Then disable HDCP in the system settings of your PS4. Only then can you record the copyrighted content.
4. Depending on the game capture recorder, you will need game capture software. For example, use the capturing software from Elgato.

More info on PS4 capture

In principle, you can now get started with the game and video recording. Launch the Gamecapture software and start recording.To commentate the game live, you just need a microphone that you connect to your computer. Once you have finished recording, simply superimpose the audio track over the video. Alternatively, speak a commentary separately. With the software you can also edit your video afterwards, cut out scenes or fade in lettering and other recordings in the video.