Free
Free
Clip, edit, upload and share with ads
- Background recording of any PC game
- Uploads up to 20 minutes long
- Uploads up to 1080p at 60fps
- Built-in editor and share links
- Watermarks and outros on downloads
- No Medal Cloud sync
Trimming a clip in the Windows app
Free game clipping app that saves your best PC gameplay moments with a hotkey and turns them into shareable links
from£6.42a month, billed yearly
Medal has a free plan and a 14-day free trial (card needed). Prices in pounds as Medal's pricing page showed them on 11 October 2026.
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- Windows
- iPhone and iPad
- Android
What Medal does
This is Medal, a game clipping app that records in the background on your Windows PC and saves the moment you press a hotkey. You get an instant link to share, with apps for iPhone and Android too.
Background clipping
Medal keeps recording while you play and saves the last 15 seconds, a minute, 10 minutes or the whole session when you press a hotkey. It says it supports any PC game.
Automatic clips
In supported games such as Valorant, League of Legends, Fortnite and Counter-Strike, Medal detects events like kills and clips them without a key press.
Quality settings
Records up to 4K at 144fps, with 60fps by default, using H.264, H.265 or AV1 on Nvidia, AMD or Intel graphics, or the processor.
Multi-track audio
Game sound, your microphone and Discord voice are recorded separately, so you can balance or mute each one afterwards.
Editor and instant links
Trim clips, add stickers and build montages in the Medal editor, then share a link straight away or post to your Medal profile.
Phone apps
The iPhone and Android apps show your PC clips, friends' posts and trending clips, and let you post or send clips from your phone. The Android app can also record mobile games.
Discord bot and SDK
A Medal Discord bot shares clips into servers, and a game developer SDK lets studios add clipping to their games.
Works with
- Discord
- Roblox
- TikTok
- X (Twitter)
- YouTube
How much Medal costs
Premium
£7.99a month
£76.99 a year on the UK App Store, where it's called Medal Gold
- No ads
- Unlimited upload length
- Original quality uploads up to 4K and 144fps
- Unlimited Medal Cloud storage and sync
- Share links that don't expire
- Removable watermarks
- Auto-generated subtitles in the editor
- GIF avatars, banners and custom hotkey sounds
Prices from the UK App Store, VAT included; Medal's own Premium page shows no price. The store also lists a second price point of £6.99 a month and £69.99 a year. Prices in pounds, from Medal's pricing page on 11 October 2026. Medal may charge VAT on top, and prices can change.
Medal pros and cons
Pros
- The free plan covers clipping, editing, uploading and sharing, with uploads up to 20 minutes
- Works with Nvidia, AMD and Intel graphics, unlike ShadowPlay
- Records game, microphone and Discord audio on separate tracks
- Rated 4.7 on the UK App Store and 4.8 on Google Play
- Premium is cheaper on annual billing: £76.99 a year against £95.88 paid monthly
Cons
- Free uploads are capped at 1080p and 60fps, and downloads carry a watermark
- Cloud sync and links that don't expire need Premium
- No Mac app
- Trustpilot reviewers report missing clips, overlay crashes and an app that is hard to uninstall
- Premium's price isn't shown on Medal's own website
Good for
- PC gamers who want to save and share highlights without recording whole sessions
- Players on AMD or Intel graphics who can't use Nvidia's ShadowPlay
- Friends who share clips in Discord and want instant links
- Roblox and Fortnite players who want a social feed of clips from friends
Look elsewhere if
- Mac users, as the desktop app is Windows only
- Streamers who need full broadcast software such as OBS
- Anyone who wants a recorder with no social network or account attached
What reviewers say about Medal
“Medal is a great platform because it's simple and effective to use.”
“It's pretty good. Only wish it didnt lock my fps.”
“no changes can make it somewhat decent nor usable.”
What reviewers like
- Clipping and sharing a moment takes a single key press
- Quick, helpful replies from Medal's support team
- Automatic clips catch moments players would have missed
- Being able to post long clips without paying
What reviewers complain about
- Clips that go missing or fail to save
- Overlay updates that crash or slow games
- Free uploads locked to 1080p and 60fps
- An app that launches with Windows and is hard to remove
Medal: what to know before you pay
The idea
Medal exists on the belief that capturing a clip in a game should be as simple as pulling out your phone to film something. The company says anyone, not just streamers and creators, should be able to save and share a moment for free, without a complicated setup.
How it works
Medal runs quietly while you play. When something happens, press a hotkey and it saves the last stretch of play, whether that is a few seconds, a few minutes or the whole session. You can trim the clip, add captions, music or sound effects, and string several together into a montage in its built-in editor. Then you upload it and get a link you can send anywhere.
The apps
The recording app is for Windows PCs. Medal says it works with any PC game, and it can record game, microphone and Discord audio as separate tracks. The iPhone and Android apps are for watching, posting and sharing clips on the go, and they sync with your library. Consoles aren't recorded directly, but you can import console captures to edit and share them.
Pricing
Medal says it is free to download and use, and that free users can clip, edit, upload and share. Premium is the optional upgrade. According to Medal it removes ads and the watermark, lifts the limits on clip length and quality, adds unlimited cloud storage, and unlocks extras such as automatic subtitles and profile customisation. Current plans and prices are on its Premium page.
Who it suits
Medal is for PC players who want to keep and share highlights without learning recording software. If you already clip with another tool or only play on console, it may add little. If you want your best moments in one library, ready to send to friends, it is built for exactly that.
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Questions about Medal
Are there any Medal discount codes?
We don't currently list a confirmed discount code. That doesn't mean the store has no promotions; check its website for current prices.
Is Medal free?
Yes. Medal says you can download it, clip, edit, upload and share for free. Premium is an optional extra that removes ads and watermarks and lifts limits.
Does Medal work on Mac?
Medal's desktop recorder is for Windows PCs. Its mobile apps run on iPhone and Android, but they are for watching and sharing clips rather than recording a PC.
Can Medal record PlayStation or Xbox?
Not directly. Medal supports PC and mobile, but you can import clips from your console's own captures to edit and share them.
Will Medal slow my game down?
Medal says it is built to run lightly in the background with minimal impact. Recording quality and frame rate can be adjusted if your PC is struggling.
How do I cancel Medal Premium?
Cancel in the subscription settings of the Medal desktop app. If you subscribed through the App Store or Google Play, cancel there instead.
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