Hearts of Iron IV Record , Auto-Save Clips
One tap after a great play saves the clip. No complicated setup.
DOR is a free game recorder optimized for Hearts of Iron IV. It saves your best plays as Hearts of Iron IV clips in a single tap, with full-match recording and high-quality, lag-free background capture. No OBS-style setup, install, launch the game, and your highlights collect themselves.
Auto recording built for Hearts of Iron IV
Instant one-tap clips
One tap right after a great play saves the moment as a clip.
Full-match recording
Record an entire Hearts of Iron IV match and trim the parts you need.
Lag-free background capture
Low-overhead capture with no impact on in-game FPS, stable even on low-spec PCs.
Keep these moments as clips
Make a Hearts of Iron IV montage from your clips
Trim your Hearts of Iron IV clips in DOR's free editor and add captions, music and effects to build highlight videos for YouTube, TikTok and Discord, right in your browser, no install.
Open the free editor →How to record Hearts of Iron IV
Install DOR for free
Setup takes a minute. No sign-up required to start.
Play Hearts of Iron IV
DOR detects the game and keeps capture ready in the background.
Save in one tap
Tap once right after a highlight to save it. Full-match recording is also supported.
Hearts of Iron IV recording: minimum & recommended specs
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64bit) | Windows 11 (64bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-8400 (8th-gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 | Intel Core i5-12400 (12th-gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 5600+ |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050+ (NVENC) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 · RTX 2060+ |
| Storage | 5GB free + clip space | SSD, 20GB+ free |
Hearts of Iron IV is fairly light, so recording runs smoothly even at minimum spec.
Recommended Hearts of Iron IV recording settings
| Item | Recommended | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 1080p | Captured at native resolution |
| Frame rate | 60fps | Plenty of headroom, up to 144fps |
| Clip length | ±15s | Auto-cut around the moment |
| File size | ~25MB per clip | Full-match recording separate |
* Runs smoothly even on integrated graphics with 720p/30fps mode.
Hearts of Iron IV recorder comparison
| DOR | OBS | NVIDIA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto highlight clips | Auto | Manual editing | Select games |
| Setup | Install & done | Manual scenes/sources | Simple |
| Game auto-detect | 130+ games | Manual setup | Select games |
| Community sharing | One click | Separate upload | Separate upload |
Hearts of Iron IV recording troubleshooting
Hearts of Iron IV recording causes lag or FPS drops
DOR uses low-overhead background capture, so the impact is minimal. If it still struggles, switch to 720p/30fps mode in settings.
Hearts of Iron IV records as a black screen in fullscreen
DOR captures fullscreen, windowed and borderless modes alike, none of the fullscreen black-screen issues common with OBS.
Will a recorder get my Hearts of Iron IV account banned?
DOR only captures the screen and never touches the game client, so it doesn't conflict with Hearts of Iron IV's anti-cheat.
Hearts of Iron IV recording FAQ
Are multi-day campaigns recorded?
Yes, from launch to exit. Recording stops automatically below 20GB of free space, so watch your disk.
Can I cut out a front-line change?
Trim that scene, and combine clips in the DOR Studio.
Is paused time recorded too?
The whole session is recorded, pauses included. Trim away what you don't need.
Is it free? Is there a watermark?
DOR is free and adds no watermark.
Will it drop frames while playing Hearts of Iron IV?
DOR uses low-overhead background capture, so the impact on in-game FPS is negligible.
What specs do I need?
Windows 10 or later runs DOR on most machines. Low-spec PCs can use 720p/30fps mode.
Can I change the Hearts of Iron IV recording key?
You can remap the clip-save and manual-record keys to any key in DOR settings.
Where are my recorded clips saved?
Clips are organized in the DOR app library and can be shared to the DOR community or via link.
Is there a limit on recording time or clip count?
No time or count limits, record as much as your storage allows.
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