How to Share Photos and Videos from PS4

With your PlayStation 4 console, you can record your gameplay! You can take screenshots and record clips of the games, as well as share them with whoever you want. You have also got the freedom for sharing, meaning- you can’t just share them on PlayStation Network, even on Twitter, Ustream, Twitch, and Facebook. Here is how to use the Share button and share photos and videos from PS4.

How to use the Share button on PlayStation 4

Accessing the Share window on PS4 is quick and straightforward. It doesn’t only allow you to share, you can take a screenshot as well as record clips of the live screen from here. These points will tell you how.

1.    Click the ‘Share’ button for a few seconds to bring up the share window on display.

2.    To take a screenshot: Click and hold the ‘Share’ button for a few seconds. Doing so will immediately capture the screen without stopping the running game. You’ll only see a small camera icon near the upper right side of the screen confirming that the screenshot has been taken.

3.    To record a clip: If you want to start recording a video clip, double-click the ‘Share’ button. The screen will start recording, and this will continue until you don’t press the ‘Share’ button again. Whenever you want to end the screen recording, click the ‘Share’ button. This will record the game running or anything that is on the PlayStation’s screen.

How to share the captured screenshots and screen recordings from PS4

All the screenshots you’ve captured and video clips you’ve recorded will be stored in a folder on the hard drive. You need to go there to view all the screenshots and clips and for sharing.

1.    Select your Profile from the function screen.

2.    Select ‘Captures’ to locate the folder have screenshots & videos.

3.    Then, click the ‘Share’ button for a few seconds to bring up the share window on display.

4.    Choose ‘Upload Screenshots’ if you want to share snaps. Or enter into ‘Upload Video Clip’ to share video clips.

5.    Select the item you wish to share and go ahead with Upload. A window will open with various options asking you where you want to share.

6.    Select where you want to share your recorded videos or screenshots. Your account should be logged in to the service you’re using for sharing.

7.    Now, the screenshot or video clip is ready to share, use the comment box to write something for it.

8.    And select ‘Share’ button to finish.

Your selected item will be posted on the social site you’ve chosen for it. PlayStation has its own messaging service that you can use for sharing screenshots and videos with your friends.

Ryan Smith is a self-professed security expert; he has been making the people aware of the security threats. His passion is to write about Cyber security and office utilities, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. He writes for Microsoft products at office.com/setup.