Segra
What it is
Segra is free, open-source software for recording PC games in the background, marking moments with a hotkey, editing clips, and uploading them to share. Its replay buffer supports instant replay, and automatic highlights can detect kills, assists, and deaths in supported games, combining kills into a highlight video. The site says the software can record any game that runs on a PC, while automatic clipping is available for selected games. Capture is listed up to 4K at 144 FPS, with multiple recording modes and GPU encoding. The project lists H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding, multiple audio devices, separate audio tracks, and microphone noise suppression. Segra is built on OBS and uses FFmpeg for video and image encoding. Windows downloads support Windows 10/11 x64, with a minimum requirement of Windows 10 64-bit version 1903 or newer. Linux is identified as early alpha, and the project warns it may not start or may have missing or broken features. Segra says users may upload only content recorded with its software.
For and against
For
- Free and open source under GPLv2
- Records up to 4K at 144 FPS
- Replay buffer and clip editor included
- Supports multiple audio devices and separate tracks
Against
- Linux support is early alpha and may be unreliable
- Automatic clipping is limited to selected games
- Uploads are restricted to content recorded with Segra
The verdict
Segra brings recording, replay, editing, and selected automatic highlights together at no cost. Its Windows requirements and early-alpha Linux status are important platform considerations.
Who it suits
Segra suits PC players who want background recording, instant replay, editing, and automatic highlights. Windows users can check the listed requirements; Linux users should account for its early-alpha status.
Plans and prices
Free
Open-source game recording · Replay buffer · Clip editor · Automatic game highlights
Read 20 Sep 2026 · segra.tv
On the record
- Automatic highlights
- Segra can detect kills, assists, and deaths in supported games and combine kills into a highlight video.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Capture resolution
- 4ksegra.tv · read 20 Sep 2026
- Code signing
- The download page says Windows builds are code-signed by SignPath Foundation, and that SmartScreen may warn about new releases.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Components
- Segra is built on OBS and uses FFmpeg for video and image encoding.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data location
- The privacy policy says the main application database is processed in the EU, while uploaded videos may be stored outside the EU through a CDN.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Game support
- The site says any game that runs on a PC can be recorded, with automatic clipping available for selected games.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- GPU encoding
- Yessegra.tv · read 20 Sep 2026
- Instant replay
- Yessegra.tv · read 20 Sep 2026
- Linux availability
- The project README describes Linux support as early alpha and warns that it may fail to start or have missing or broken features.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Open source
- Segra is free and open source under GPLv2, and its code is available on GitHub.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says Segra does not use third-party tracking services, store IP addresses, or use cookies for advertising or analytics.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Segra records PC games in the background, lets players bookmark moments with a hotkey, edit clips, and upload them to share.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recording codecs and audio
- The project README lists H.264, HEVC, and AV1 encoding, multiple audio devices, separate audio tracks, and microphone noise suppression.github.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Recording modes
- multi-modesegra.tv · read 20 Sep 2026
- Recording quality
- The site says Segra records up to 4K at 144 FPS.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page directs users to GitHub and Discord to report bugs, request features, or contact the community.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows 10/11; Linux alphasegra.tv · read 20 Sep 2026
- Upload restriction
- The privacy policy says users may upload only content recorded with Segra software.segra.tv · read 7 Oct 2026
