> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://support.xsplit.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Streaming or Recording your PC Games XSplit Broadcaster is a great way to get creative with your streams and videos. It provides you with awesome features that will make streaming and recording videos convenient and easy. Here are some quick and easy steps to begin streaming and recording your PC Games on Broadcaster. --- ## 1. Adding your PC Game Screen There’s a couple of ways you can capture your PC gameplay using **XSplit Broadcaster**. You’ll need to add it to your scene first through the **Add Source** menu. **Screen Capture** This option lets you immediately capture what’s on your monitor through _Monitor_ while _Apps_ will let you capture application windows on your Desktop. ![Showing Desktop Capture options found in the Sources Menu](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/472202071/487eab9620d5e6db3916812b/Desktop-capture-overview.png) It works great if your PC setup has multiple displays and we suggest using _Screen Capture_ if you’re trying to capture games that aren’t compatible with _Game Capture_ such as browser games. --- **Game Capture** Game capture will automatically detect any game running on **DirectX 9-12**, **Vulkan,** or **OpenGL** and will be added to your scene right away. ![Showing Game Capture options found in the Sources Menu](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/472204855/769ca70e40c0981396596c5e/game-capture-add-source-menu.png) Once you’ve chosen how to capture your game, you can _resize_ and _position_ your game source on the stage. --- ## 2. Adding a Webcam Device (Optional) ![Showing available camera devices under Add Source > Camera/Capture card](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/472207478/82655b602131edd46a240b56/camera-capturecard-add-source-menu.png) Next, you may also want to add a live video of yourself by using a webcam though this is optional. Go to **Add Source > Camera/Capture Card** and select your video device. Just the same as the game source, you can drag and resize your webcam source to set it on your stream. **Hiding Sources and Source Settings** To hide a source, just click on the eye icon next to it on the source list. ![An eye icon is shown to the right of each source in your source list. Clicking this icon toggles source visibility.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371788856/5b14c6adacb25c4fb8ba37a2/streaming-recording-pc-games-3.gif) **Right-clicking** on your source will open the source settings window where you can change various settings and properties of the source. Selecting it from the _source list_ then clicking on **Settings** will also make this window appear. ![Source settings shown will vary depending on the source. For a game source like shown, settings such as special optimization and capping the game framerate will be available.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371789019/d5327564ca1242181538d24a/streaming-recording-pc-games-6.png) --- ## 3.1 Livestreaming Setup With your game and other sources added, you’re ready to set up your Broadcast outputs. First, go to **Broadcast** then **Set up a new Output**. Just select the streaming services you’ll be using and a setup wizard will be launched to help you create your Broadcast output. ![A variety of streaming services can be selected by default when creating a new Broadcast output.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371789197/82d3fb3f6f2bb3cbb66ac7bf/streaming-recording-pc-games-7.png) We have articles on how to set up your outputs for popular streaming services: * [Twitch](/en/article/streaming-to-twitch-1n3sqay/) * [Facebook Live](/en/article/streaming-with-facebook-live-mzv0g1/) * [YouTube Live](/en/article/streaming-with-youtube-live-z50lm0/) If you don’t see your preferred streaming platform, click on **Find more outputs** and you’ll be redirected to the Plugin Store where you can find more integrated broadcast outputs to install. | For other services that don't have an output plugin, you can stream using _Custom RTMP_ instead. You can [click here](/en/article/streaming-to-a-website-that-is-not-listed-as-an-outputplugin-1x8q79o/) for more information. --- **Starting your Livestream** Once you've set up your broadcast output, click on **Broadcast** again and select the output you've created. A red status bar will appear at the top of the XSplit Broadcaster window indicating that you’re streaming live. ![Created Broadcast outputs will be shown inside the Broadcast menu.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/377232467/7c082748bafc137abbbe9000/streaming-recording-pc-games-8.png) --- ## 3.2 Recording Choosing to record gives you the chance to edit it before uploading it to your gaming channel. To start recording, go to the **Record** menu then select **Active Scene**. This will record whatever scene is active or showing in the preview. ![Recording the currently active scene will be available under the Record menu by default.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371850849/96670ec33eea472094e22258/Streaming-and-Recording-PC-Games-08.png) You’ll also be able to _stop_ and _pause_ your recordings through the same menu as well. Alternatively, you can click the **Stream** or **Record** buttons at the top bar to start either of your mainly selected stream and recording outputs. ![Stream and Record buttons shown on the XSplit Broadcaster window provides easy access to start streams or recordings.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371851199/c39ff4ef6a120bfe745694ae/Streaming-and-Recording-PC-Games-07.png) **Recording Properties** Clicking the **gear icon** beside Local Recording will open up your _Local Recording Properties_. ![A gear icon is shown to the right of Active Scene under the Recording menu. Clicking this will open the Local Recording Properties window.](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/371854167/ef4f6935802ce8330df5d2b1/Streaming-and-Recording-PC-Games-06.png) | [Click here](/en/article/record-menu-local-recording-1wmc60o/) to learn more about these properties as well as other options such as [Multitrack Audio](/en/article/multitracking-your-audio-1y3pal0/).