Medal records your VR gameplay in the background using hardware-accelerated encoding. One hotkey saves the last 30 seconds - minimal performance impact, no hassle.
Download MedalFree. Works with SteamVR and Oculus PCVR games.
Made for VR
VR is where the wildest gaming moments happen. Medal makes sure you never lose one.
Medal uses hardware-accelerated encoding (NVENC / AMF) to offload recording to dedicated GPU silicon, keeping CPU free and minimizing impact on your VR framerate.
Quest via Link/Air Link, Valve Index, Vive, and other PCVR headsets. Medal records the desktop mirror window, so any headset that runs through your PC works.
The funniest part of VR clips is the reaction. Medal records your mic audio alongside gameplay so your friends hear everything.
One click sends your clip to Discord, Reddit, or TikTok. Let people see what they're missing without needing a headset.
Medal supports 150+ games - including the biggest VR titles.
+ any SteamVR or Oculus PCVR game
Medal detects your game automatically. No manual setup, no config files. Put your headset on and play.
Press F8 (or bind to a controller button) and Medal saves the last 15 seconds to 10 minutes. The buffer is always running.
Take your headset off and your clip is waiting. Share to Discord, Reddit, or TikTok - or let Medal auto-sync to the cloud.
12M+
gamers use Medal
3B+
clips captured
150+
games supported
Common questions
Medal uses your GPU's dedicated hardware encoder (NVENC, AMF) to minimize performance impact. Most users see little to no difference, though results vary by hardware.
Medal records PCVR gameplay via SteamVR or Oculus Link/Air Link. For standalone Quest games, you'd need to stream to PC first. Native PCVR games work out of the box.
Medal supports controller hotkey binding in its settings. Some VR users also use third-party tools like VoiceAttack to trigger clips with a voice command while in-headset.
Medal captures the desktop mirror window - the same view you see on your monitor. This is the standard flat recording that plays everywhere.
Yes. Medal can capture both game audio and mic audio, so your reactions are included in every clip.
Yes, free forever. No watermarks, no clip limits, no trial. Premium exists for extras like 4K recording and longer buffer, but the free tier is fully functional.
Install Medal, launch your game, and forget about it until something incredible happens.
Download MedalFree forever. Works with SteamVR & Oculus.