Official documentation
How to record the screen on your Mac (Apple Support)
Apple Support, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 17, 2026
- What it is
- Apple's support article on recording the screen on a Mac, including the Options menu that controls which audio is included in the recording.
- How much weight it carries
- Apple's own documentation. The page covers several macOS versions, so the audio options it lists depend on the version of macOS you run. Read the section for your version.
Facts taken from this source
- Apple says that, in macOS 27 Golden Gate or later, a screen recording can include system audio through an Include System Audio option.
“To record system audio with the screen recording in macOS 27 Golden Gate or later, choose Include System Audio.” (Options before recording)