Tella for Windows records natively in 4K with built-in system audio capture. Record from your desktop, then edit and share on the web.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://tella.com/docs/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
The Windows app is currently in Beta.
Install and sign in
- Download Tella for Windows:
- Most PCs (Intel/AMD): TellaSetup.exe
- Surface Pro X or Snapdragon (ARM): TellaSetup-arm64.exe
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- Launch Tella and sign in with the same account you use on the web.
The Windows app requires Windows 10 or later.
Start a recording
- Open Tella from the Start menu or your desktop.
- Choose what you want to record — your screen, camera, or both.
- If recording your screen, use Select Area to capture exactly the portion of the screen you want, or pick a specific window.
- Click the red record button to start recording.
If your camera is on, you must also have a microphone selected before you can start recording. The record button stays disabled until a mic is picked — this applies whether you’re recording camera only or camera + screen. Screen-only recordings don’t require a mic.
Record system audio
The Windows app captures system audio natively — no extra software required. Toggle system audio on in the recording controls to capture all desktop sound (app audio, browser audio, etc.) alongside your microphone.Hide or show your cursor
You can choose to show or hide your cursor in recordings. Hiding the cursor is useful for clean product demos and tutorials where you don’t want pointer movement to distract from the content.Record a custom area
Instead of capturing your entire display, you can record a specific area of your screen. This is useful for focused walkthroughs where you want to keep the viewer’s attention on one part of an app or window.Finish and edit
When you’re done recording:- Stop the recording to open your video in the web editor.
- From the editor, you can trim, add layouts, apply zooms, and more — then share a link or export.
Windows app vs. web app
| Feature | Windows app | Web app |
|---|---|---|
| Max resolution | 4K (native) | Limited by browser |
| System audio | Built-in | Browser tab audio only |
| Pause recording | Yes | No |
| Area selection | Drag to select any region or window | Browser screen-share picker |
| Hide cursor | Yes | No |
| Background blur | Yes | Yes |
| Clips | Yes | Yes |