Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:Segra Installed
Follow the installation guide if you haven’t installed Segra yet
Windows 10/11
Windows 10 (build 19041+) or Windows 11 required
First-Time Setup
When you first launch Segra, you’ll go through initial configuration:OBS Components
Segra will download required OBS components (approximately 150MB). This is a one-time download.
If the download fails, check your internet connection and try restarting Segra.
Choose Recording Directory
Select where Segra will save your recordings. Make sure you have enough free space.Recommended: Use a fast SSD drive for best performance and choose a drive with at least 100GB free space.
Select Encoder
Segra will detect your GPU and recommend the best encoder:
- NVENC (NVIDIA GPUs) - Best performance and quality
- AMD AMF (AMD GPUs) - Good performance and quality
- Intel QSV (Intel GPUs) - Hardware encoding on Intel iGPUs and Arc
- x264 (CPU) - Fallback option, higher CPU usage
Default Hotkeys
Segra comes with these default hotkeys:| Hotkey | Action | Description |
|---|---|---|
| F8 | Create Bookmark | Mark important moments during recording |
| F9 | Toggle Recording | Start or stop a manual recording |
| F10 | Save Replay Buffer | Save the current replay buffer to disk |
| F11 | Toggle Preview | Toggle the recording preview window |
Record Your First Session
Segra offers three recording modes. For your first session, we recommend Hybrid Mode (the default):Launch Your Game
Simply start playing your game. Segra will automatically detect it and begin recording in the background.
Look for the Segra icon in your system tray to confirm recording has started.
Mark Important Moments
Press F8 during gameplay to create bookmarks at exciting moments (kills, goals, clutch plays).These bookmarks will help you find highlights later.
Stop Recording
Exit your game or click “Stop Recording” in the Segra interface.Your session will be saved automatically to your recordings folder.
Understanding Recording Modes
Segra offers three recording modes to fit your workflow:| Mode | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | Records entire session + saves replay buffer clips | Most users - you get both full sessions and instant replays |
| Session | Records from game start to game end | When you want full gameplay sessions without replay buffer |
| Replay Buffer | Keeps a rolling buffer (default 30s, configurable) and saves on demand | Saving only the best moments without full session files |
Which mode should I use?
Which mode should I use?
- New users: Start with Hybrid mode - it gives you the most flexibility
- Content creators: Use Session mode for full gameplay to edit later
- Highlight hunters: Use Replay Buffer mode to save only epic moments
Create Your First Clip
Select Timeline
Drag to select the portion of your video you want to clip. You can:
- Use bookmarks as quick selection points
- Fine-tune start and end times
- Preview your selection
Choose Quality
Select a clip quality preset:
- Low Quality - Fast export at 30 FPS, smaller file size
- Standard - Balanced quality at 60 FPS
- High Quality - Best quality at 60 FPS
- Custom - Advanced settings for specific needs
Upload to Segra.tv
Share your clips instantly with Segra’s built-in upload:Create Account
Sign up for a free account at Segra.tv or log in through the Segra app.
Upload Clip
Right-click any clip in Segra and select “Upload to Segra.tv”.The upload will happen in the background - you can keep gaming!
AI-Powered Highlights
For supported games (Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, Grand Theft Auto, League of Legends, Minecraft, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Rocket League, RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Rust, and War Thunder), Segra can automatically create highlight reels:How AI highlights work
How AI highlights work
Segra tracks your in-game stats (kills, deaths, goals, assists) and automatically creates bookmarks. When you’re done playing, it can generate a highlight reel of your best moments.This feature requires:
- A supported game with integration enabled
- Bookmarks created during gameplay (manual or automatic)
- At least one recording session with bookmarks
Enable per-game integrations in Settings → Game Integrations to use AI highlights.
Configure Audio Settings
By default, Segra records all audio sources. You can customize this:- Separate Audio Tracks
- Audio Output Modes
Record game audio and microphone on separate tracks for easier editing:
- Go to Settings → Audio Devices
- Enable “Separate Audio Tracks”
- Up to 5 individual sources are encoded onto their own tracks (track 1 is always the full mix, for a total of 6 tracks)
Troubleshooting
Game not detected
Game not detected
If Segra doesn’t auto-detect your game:
- Add it to the whitelist in Settings → Game Detection
- Make sure the game is running in fullscreen or borderless window mode
- Check that auto-start recording is enabled
Black screen recording
Black screen recording
If you see a black screen in recordings:
- Try switching from Game Capture to Display Capture in settings
- Run your game in borderless window mode instead of fullscreen
- Update your GPU drivers
Performance issues
Performance issues
If your game is lagging with Segra running:
- Lower recording resolution (try 1080p instead of 1440p/4K)
- Reduce recording frame rate to 60 FPS
- Ensure you’re using hardware encoding (NVENC/AMF)
- Close other background applications
Next Steps
Now that you’ve recorded your first session, explore more features:Recording Modes
Learn about Session, Buffer, and Hybrid recording modes
Game Integration
Set up automatic highlight detection for your favorite games
Hotkeys
Customize keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow
Video Presets
Optimize recording quality and file size