How to Capture and Edit Gameplay Video on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2
Follow these steps to capture and trim video game footage from supported software on a Nintendo Switch 2 console, and how to save a screenshot from a saved video.
Complete these steps
To capture video gameplay footage
While in a compatible game, press and hold down the Capture Button.
- Up to thirty seconds of gameplay prior to pressing the Capture Button will be saved.
- The captured videos can be viewed within the Album.
To edit or trim a saved gameplay video
- Within the HOME Menu, select Album.
- Select a video to edit, then press the A Button to open the menu.
- Select Clip Video.
- Slide the left marker to adjust the start of the video. Then press the A Button and slide the right marker to adjust where the video ends.
- When you are done, select Save. The edited video will be saved as a new video.
To save a screenshot from a saved gameplay video
- Within the HOME Menu, select Album.
- Select a video to edit. The video playback will begin.
- Pause the video where you want to screenshot by pressing the Y Button. You can also use the right Control Stick to skim forward or backward through the video.
- Press the A Button to open the menu.
- Select Save as Screenshot.
