Start the recording in your chosen software, then hit "Play" on the AnyDesk session. Save as MP4
By default, AnyDesk only records audio if the setting was explicitly enabled during the live session.
Since AnyDesk does not support direct conversion, these tools are the best for capturing and re-encoding your sessions: How to Convert Any Desk Recorded Sessions into MP4 convert anydesk video to mp4 upd
Quality, frame rate, and file size considerations A few small lessons about the trade-offs:
Select the folder where you want to save the final MP4 file. Click Start or Convert . Start the recording in your chosen software, then
AnyDesk saves sessions by recording screen data vectors rather than raw video pixels. This keeps file sizes incredibly small.
Close unnecessary background applications during the conversion process. Alternatively, use the OBS Studio re-recording method with hardware acceleration enabled (NVENC or AMD AMF). Summary Comparison of Methods Native AnyDesk Client Fast, lossless quality, built-in Requires matching client version Standard daily workflow OBS Studio Recording Flawless playback, highly customizable Requires real-time playback length Corrupted files / Edge cases Online Converters No installation required Security risks, file size limits Non-sensitive, short clips Click Start or Convert
: Click the menu icon (four horizontal lines) in the top-right corner.
Convertio does not list .anydesk as a supported input. But you can force it by renaming the file extension.
In these rare cases, the most reliable workaround is to play the recording using the AnyDesk player and record your screen using a dedicated screen recorder. Recommended Tools