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What it is
PlayShot is a free Windows app for saving recent PC gameplay after the moment has passed. It records continuously to an in-memory replay loop, configurable from 30 seconds to 5 minutes, and a hotkey saves the recent footage. Other listed hotkeys start a session recording or take a screenshot. Clips are filed under the game launched and kept on the user's drive as ordinary video files. PlayShot supports Windows 10 and 11, and its maker says it works with most PC games using DirectX, Vulkan, or OpenGL, whether launched through a launcher or as a standalone executable. Capture is listed at 1080p and uses the GPU's dedicated video hardware; exported video has no watermark. Users can trim clips, choose thumbnails, and export to MP4 or GIF. Separate game, microphone, and Discord audio faders allow remixing during export. A share link lets friends watch a clip in a browser. No account is needed, and clips leave the PC only when users choose to create a share link. Windows SmartScreen may show an unrecognized-app warning because the app is newer.
Good, and not so good
- Replay loop configurable from 30 seconds to 5 minutes
- 1080p capture with no watermark
- Separate game, microphone, and Discord audio faders
- Exports to MP4 or GIF
- No account needed
- Windows SmartScreen may show an unrecognized-app warning
- Supports Windows 10 and 11 only
Who it suits
PlayShot suits Windows players who want to save gameplay moments after they happen, including clips with separately adjustable game, microphone, and Discord audio. It also fits players who prefer local video files and optional browser sharing.
PlayShot combines a configurable replay loop with clip trimming, multiple export formats, and separate audio controls. Its listed platform is Windows, and SmartScreen may flag the newer app as unrecognized.
Plans
- FreeNo account · no watermark · no trial timer · no paywall on savingFree
As playshot.tv lists them, read 5 Oct 2026.