# Using Automatic Recording File Splitting

Recording an entire streaming session as a single file can lead to excessive file sizes over time and also make post-editing cumbersome and inefficient.

The **Automatic File Splitting** feature addresses this issue by automatically dividing recorded video files based on specific events, such as elapsed time, scene transitions, or hotkeys.

Each segmented file is saved with a filename that includes the recording’s start time timestamp, making it easier to organize content and quickly locate key moments for further use.

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To enable **Automatic File Splitting**, click the Settings icon in the lower-left corner.

<figure><img src="/files/JXWqO5xm4ukDplUpDU6F" alt=""><figcaption><p>You can find the settings icon in the lower-left corner.</p></figcaption></figure>

In Settings, select the **Output** tab and set **Output Mode** to **Advanced**.

Under the **Recording** section, locate the **Automatic File Splitting** option and check the box to enable it.

<figure><img src="/files/D2aSXzN7iJPvxNrd4OyS" alt=""><figcaption><p>Follow the order indicated on the image to Enable <strong>Automatic File Splitting</strong>.</p></figcaption></figure>

There are three options available:

* **Split by Time** : Automatically splits recordings at fixed intervals. You can set the split duration in minutes. *(e.g., "every 15 minutes")*
* **Split by Size** : Automatically splits recordings when the file reaches a specified size. You can define the maximum file size in MB. *(e.g., "2048 MB")*
* **Only split manually** : Does not perform automatic splitting, but allows you to manually split the recording using a hotkey.

Regardless of which option you choose, you can still use the file splitting hotkey to split recordings at any desired moment.

{% hint style="info" %}
When **Automatic File Splitting** option is disabled, the file splitting hotkey trigger is ignored.
{% endhint %}

When the setting is done, click **Apply** to save your settings.

<figure><img src="/files/e4cpDlC8ldQ5WT9B5ihZ" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Split by Time</strong> option automatically splits recordings at fixed intervals.</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/Kbw0QpoNaNWrXaHtgBd6" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Split by Size</strong> option automatically splits recordings when the file reaches a specified size.</p></figcaption></figure>

You can find the file splitting hotkey under the **Hotkeys** section by searching for **"Split Recording File"**. No default hotkey is pre-defined, so assign any key combination you prefer.

<figure><img src="/files/NtRbJB2ALfEpHSMGAPAC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Assign any key combination you prefer to the <strong>Split Recording File</strong> hotkey.</p></figcaption></figure>

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