Note: Instructors who have previously used the Panopto Desktop application may continue to use it, but it will no longer be available for download, and we recommend using Panopto Capture instead.
Launch Panopto Capture
Panopto Capture allows videos to be recorded within a browser. Capture can be launched in two ways:
Note: Mac users will need to provide additional permissions for Capture to record the screen. See the
guide from Panopto for details.
Launch Panopto Capture from a Content module
- Navigate to Content, and choose the module where the video is to be placed.
- Select
Add Existing Activities, and choose
Add a Video. A popup opens.

- Select Record [A.]
- Select Launch Capture [B].
- Capture will open in a new browser tab.
Launch Panopto Capture from the Edit Course menu
- Select
Edit Course from the course navigation bar.
- Select
Panopto. A separate window will open.

- Select
Create [A]. A popup will open.
- Select
Panopto Capture [B].
- Panopto Capture will open in a new tab within the browser.
NEXT STEPS
Follow the instructions for
Recording and Screencasting with Panopto for information on recording videos.