Standard vs. Enhanced Recording in LiveClass
LiveClass offers two recording types: Standard and Enhanced. Standard is suitable for most sessions, while Enhanced captures additional in-app content such as whiteboards, documents, slides, and branded layouts. Enhanced recording also uses more of your recording allowance and is available on selected plans.
Compare Recording Types
| Feature | Standard | Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| Participant video and audio | Yes | Yes |
| Screen sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Whiteboard | No | Yes |
| In-app documents and slides | No | Yes |
| Branded layouts and overlays | No | Yes |
| Processing time | Faster | Slower |
| Recording-minute usage | Standard rate | Higher rate |
| Availability | All plans | Selected plans |
Standard Recording
Standard recording captures participant video, audio, and screen sharing. It processes faster and uses fewer recording minutes.
Choose Standard for most meetings, webinars, and classes where participant discussions and screen sharing are the main content.
Enhanced Recording
Enhanced recording renders the session as participants experienced it, including whiteboards, in-app documents, slides, branded layouts, and overlays.
Choose Enhanced when:
Your teaching depends on whiteboard content.
You present documents or slides directly through LiveClass instead of sharing your screen.
You need a branded recording for a course or paid replay.
Note: Enhanced recording consumes recording minutes at a higher rate than Standard. The exact multiplier appears when you select Enhanced in the session creation screen. Processing may also take longer after the session ends.
How to Choose a Recording Type
Open the session creation or editing screen.
Go to Settings → Recording Type.
Select Standard or Enhanced, depending on your needs and plan availability.
Save your session settings.
[IMAGE: Session settings showing the Recording Type options for Standard and Enhanced]
The selected recording type applies to every recording of that session, including recordings started manually from inside the room. You can change the type before recording starts.
If Enhanced Recording Is Locked
Enhanced recording is available only on selected plans. If the option displays a lock, select it to view the upgrade information.
To check your plan's recording features, go to Plans & billing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change an existing recording from Standard to Enhanced?
No. The recording type is fixed when the recording is made. Choose the required type before recording starts.
Will Enhanced recordings be larger?
Usually, yes. Enhanced recordings also take longer to process, so allow extra time for them to become available.
Why is my whiteboard missing from the recording?
The session was likely recorded using Standard. Standard recording does not capture whiteboard content. Select Enhanced before recording your next session if you need the whiteboard included.
Does Enhanced recording change the live session experience?
No. Participants experience the session the same way. The difference is in the resulting recording.
Which recording type should I use by default?
Use Standard unless your session depends on whiteboards, in-app documents, slides, or branded layouts. It processes faster and uses fewer recording minutes.
Conclusion
Choose Standard for most sessions to save recording minutes and reduce processing time. Use Enhanced when capturing the full in-app presentation is essential. Always check the recording type before starting a session.
