How To Record a Video on the Oculus Quest 2

Capture a silly moment!
Britt Britt (157)
1 minute

I’ll get right to the point. This is a feature that I need the Nintendo Switch to have.

The Oculus Quest 2 enables players to not only take screenshots, but also record video right on the headset. While you could get better quality and more customized video recordings with programs like OBS Studio, the Quest 2 makes recording native video quick and easy. Plus, you can record longer than 30 seconds (we’re looking at you, Nintendo).

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Let’s dive right into this step by step guide to recording video on the Oculus Quest 2!

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With the trigger button, open the Oculus sharing window by clicking on the pink/red arrow icon on the menu toolbar.

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Click the Recording button at the top right. A menu will appear where you can choose to mute your microphone. Click start and your recording has begun!

Learn how to access your photos and videos on your computer with this guide! We also have a guide for taking screenshot photos too!

The best wireless way to connect!
Britt Britt (157)
10 minutes

Whether you want to include those around you or plan to record gameplay for content, being able to connect your Oculus Quest 2 to a computer is important.