🖥️ Screen Recorder (Linux, PyQt5 + FFmpeg)

A simple and effective screen recorder built with PyQt5 and FFmpeg, designed for Linux users.
Supports recording with multiple monitor selection, adjustable resolution, and audio toggle.
Lightweight, minimal UI, and works natively with Ubuntu application menus.

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✨ Features

• 🎥 Record your screen using FFmpeg
• 🖥️ Select monitor (multi-screen support)
• 🔊 Toggle audio recording (system mic)
• 📐 Choose recording resolution
• 📂 Save recordings anywhere
• 🖼️ Add to Applications menu with an icon (like a native app)

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🚀 Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/screenrecorder.git
cd screenrecorder

2. Install dependencies

Make sure you have Python 3, pip, FFmpeg, and PyQt5 installed:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ffmpeg python3-pyqt5 python3-pyqt5.qtquick

If PyQt5 is not available via apt, install with pip inside a venv:

python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install pyqt5

3. Run the app

python3 screenrecorder.py

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🖼️ Add to Applications Menu (Optional)

If you want to launch it from your Applications menu (like a native app):

1. Save your script in a permanent location, e.g.:

   ~/apps/screenrecorder/screenrecorder.py
   

2. Create a desktop entry:

   nano ~/.local/share/applications/screenrecorder.desktop

   Add this content:

   [Desktop Entry]
   Version=1.0
   Name=Screen Recorder
   Comment=Simple PyQt5 screen recorder
   Exec=python3 /home/YOUR_USERNAME/apps/screenrecorder/screenrecorder.py
   Icon=/home/YOUR_USERNAME/apps/screenrecorder/icon.png
   Terminal=false
   Type=Application
   Categories=AudioVideo;Video;

   Replace YOUR_USERNAME with your Linux username and update the paths.

3. Make it executable:

   chmod +x ~/.local/share/applications/screenrecorder.desktop

Now you’ll see Screen Recorder in your app launcher and can pin it to your dock.

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🛠️ Usage

• Open the app
• Select monitor, resolution, and audio option
• Click Start Recording
• Click Stop Recording when done
• Your recording will be saved in the chosen location

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📷 Screenshot

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🧾 License

MIT License – feel free to use and modify.

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💡 Future Enhancements

• Add webcam overlay
• Add hotkey support
• Improve audio source selection