# Other Recording Options

* [Mac App](#id-1.-mac-app)
* [Windows App](#id-2.-windows-app)
* [Figma Plugin](#id-3.-figma-plugin)
* [Mobile Demos](#id-4.-mobile-demos)
* [Manual Upload](#id-5.-manual-upload)

### **1. Mac App**

With the **Storylane Mac app for desktop**, you’re no longer limited to browser-based recording. Capture any screen, any app, any workflow — perfect for multi-app navigation and non-web product demos.

#### **Getting started**

1. **Download and install** – Grab the [**Storylane Mac App**](https://www.storylane.io/desktop-app) for desktop
2. **Start recording** – Launch the app and begin recording your screens
3. **Create as usual** – Edit your demos in Storylane's editor and share 

Ready to see it in action? Try this **interactive demo** below! 👇

{% @storylane/embed subdomain="app" linkValue="ltrq1gundqac" url="<https://app.storylane.io/demo/ltrq1gundqac>" %}

### 2. Windows App

The **Storylane Windows app** for desktop is built for Windows users who want to capture demos beyond the browser. Record any screen, any desktop app, any workflow - ideal for showing multi-step processes or software that runs natively on Windows.

**Getting started**

1. **Download and install** – Install the [**Storylane Windows app**](https://www.storylane.io/desktop-app) directly on your PC.
2. **Start Recording** – Capture screens across desktop apps and workflows seamlessly.
3. **Edit and share** – Back in Storylane, fine-tune your demo with AI, personalize every step, and share with your audience.

{% @storylane/embed subdomain="app" linkValue="xlggoiwk3yab" url="<https://app.storylane.io/share/xlggoiwk3yab>" %}

### **3. Figma Plugin**

Turn your Figma designs into interactive demos with [Storylane’s Figma plugin](https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1507703501417492521/storylane-turn-figma-into-ai-interactive-demos). This is a great way to validate ideas before writing a single line of code. Instead of waiting weeks for dev cycles, share clickable mockups with voiceovers, guides, and CTAs to gather real feedback and engagement data.

#### **How it works**

1. [Install the plugin](https://www.figma.com/community/plugin/1507703501417492521/storylane-turn-figma-into-ai-interactive-demos)
2. Export frames
   1. All frames \[<mark style="color:$success;">Recommended</mark>]
   2. Or only selected frames
3. Select create new demo and you're all set!

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{% hint style="info" %}
Ensure that every image and video added to your demo share identical dimensions for optimal appearance.&#x20;
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### 4. Mobile Demos

There are a few ways to capture mobile apps and screens for your interactive demos. Here's a rundown:&#x20;

#### 👉 <mark style="color:$success;">\[Recommended]</mark> **Screen Share or Wired Connection**

* Connect your mobile device to your Mac using **screen share** [(iPhone Mirroring)](#using-iphone-mirroring-mac-iphone) or a **wired connection**
* Record mobile screens directly from your desktop/laptop using Storylane’s desktop app

#### 👉 **Using iPhone Mirroring (Mac ↔️ iPhone)**

<sup>***Best for capturing clean, smooth demos of your mobile app.***</sup>

To use iPhone Mirroring, make sure your devices meet all Apple requirements:

* **Mac:** Apple silicon or Apple T2 chip, running **macOS Sequoia 15+**
  * Live Activities requires **macOS Tahoe 26+**
* **iPhone:** iOS **18+** with a passcode enabled
* Both devices signed into the **same Apple ID** with **two-factor authentication**
* **Bluetooth + Wi-Fi** on for both devices
* iPhone must be **locked and near your Mac** (charging + StandBy also works)
* Mac cannot be using **Internet Sharing, AirPlay, or Sidecar**
* iPhone Mirroring must be available in your **region**
  * *Note: Currently unavailable in the EU*

Once enabled, open the **iPhone Mirroring** app on your Mac and begin capturing as usual.&#x20;

Here's a quick walkthrough:

<div data-full-width="false"><figure><img src="https://2431356420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FN8hWd9k2Pbb6YSWO4pUQ%2Fuploads%2FeKhtycmUK3YbNMW1qEpg%2Fmobile_app.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=c3bd3241-8d74-4c12-8099-b638c9b4c295" alt="" width="563"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

#### 👉 **Mobile-friendly view from a web browser:**

If your product is mobile-responsive and can be viewed in a desktop browser, you can capture a mobile-sized view directly from your laptop.\ <sup>***(Example: Viewing Airbnb.com in mobile view from Chrome.)***</sup>

{% embed url="<https://www.loom.com/share/bd0847e5227d4054a9d094ee6d3cf9c5?sid=7a51d550-614e-4982-8f4b-2a73d64590d4>" %}

#### 👉  Manual screenshot + upload

* Take screenshots directly from your mobile device
* Upload screenshots to Storylane to create your demo

### 5. Manual upload

You can always directly upload screenshots, videos, and GIFs directly into Storylane as shown below. Manual upload is a great option if you're using non-Chromium browsers like Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Opera. Note that manual upload is not applicable to HTML demos, only screenshot demos.

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://2431356420-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FN8hWd9k2Pbb6YSWO4pUQ%2Fuploads%2Ft3RY6yqkHPUywwrrvVTE%2FScreenshot%202025-06-05%20at%2010.36.06.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d0efe489-7856-4195-8bc7-1d50670acd64" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

This is particularly useful in scenarios where you may not have direct access to live product screens you want to capture.&#x20;

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If you need help or have any questions, feel free to contact us at <support@storylane.io>.
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