The Sims 4 Record , Auto-Save Clips
One tap after a great play saves the clip. No complicated setup.
DOR is a free game recorder optimized for The Sims 4. It saves your best plays as The Sims 4 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 The Sims 4
Instant one-tap clips
One tap right after a great play saves the moment as a clip.
Full-match recording
Record an entire The Sims 4 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 The Sims 4 montage from your clips
Trim your The Sims 4 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 The Sims 4
Install DOR for free
Setup takes a minute. No sign-up required to start.
Play The Sims 4
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.
The Sims 4 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 |
The Sims 4 is fairly light, so recording runs smoothly even at minimum spec.
Recommended The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 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 |
The Sims 4 recording troubleshooting
The Sims 4 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.
The Sims 4 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 The Sims 4 account banned?
DOR only captures the screen and never touches the game client, so it doesn't conflict with The Sims 4's anti-cheat.
The Sims 4 recording FAQ
Can I turn a house build into a short video?
Record your session, then trim, combine clips and add music in the DOR Studio.
Are long sessions recorded?
Yes, from launch to exit. Recording stops automatically below 20GB of free space.
Can I show friends my finished house?
Share a dor.gg link; they watch in a browser without the app.
Is it free? Is there a watermark?
DOR is free and adds no watermark.
Will it drop frames while playing The Sims 4?
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 The Sims 4 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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