--- title: "Best Clipping Tools for GTA 5 and FiveM" canonical: "https://blitzreels.com/best/clipping-tools-gta-5" --- # Best Clipping Tools for GTA 5 and FiveM URL: https://blitzreels.com/best/clipping-tools-gta-5 Markdown URL: https://blitzreels.com/best/clipping-tools-gta-5.md Updated: 2026-09-05 Choose a GTA 5 or FiveM clipping workflow: Medal for recent moments, OBS for full recordings, NVIDIA capture and editing recorded RP clips for Shorts. ## Direct Answer Medal is a documented option for saving recent GTA V moments with a hotkey. OBS is worth considering for full-session recording and source control. On supported hardware, the NVIDIA overlay is another capture option. Edit the recording afterward if you need captions, tighter pacing or a vertical version. ## How we compared these tools BlitzReels publishes this guide. Capture capabilities come from the official sources below, checked September 5, 2026. We have not benchmarked FPS impact, FiveM compatibility or gameplay-event detection across these tools. ## Save the moment before choosing an editor For a sudden chase or stunt, saving recent gameplay is a different requirement from recording a whole RP session. Medal describes a GTA V hotkey workflow for saving recent footage. OBS gives you recording, multiple sources and audio control when you want the longer session. NVIDIA provides an overlay capture path for supported PC setups. Decide how much lead-in you need. A funny line without the question before it can be confusing; a chase that starts after the crash misses the story. Check the saved file before you assume the moment was captured. ## Test your FiveM recording setup Make a short recording in the kind of server and scene you normally play. Listen separately for game sound, your microphone and other players. Check whether your recording includes the intended windows or overlays and whether the file plays without missing frames. Repeat that check while watching your game performance. This guide does not promise zero lag: capture settings, hardware, background apps and the server session can change the result. Save a working configuration before a long session. ## Turn an RP scene into a vertical clip Select a scene with a clear setup and payoff. Preserve enough conversation to understand the joke or decision. Place captions where they do not cover the character, minimap or other visual evidence the viewer needs. Speaker-based reframing can be a poor fit for gameplay. Review the entire crop and consider keeping the full landscape frame inside a vertical layout. In BlitzReels, treat dialogue-heavy GTA RP as a workflow to test, not a promise of automatic kill, stunt or chase detection. ## Official sources - [Medal GTA V capture guide](https://medal.tv/games/gta-v) - [OBS recording and source controls](https://obsproject.com/) - [NVIDIA overlay recording](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/geforce-experience/shadowplay/) - [BlitzReels clipping scope](https://blitzreels.com/clipping) ## Compared Tools ### Medal Medal documents a GTA V recording workflow that saves recent gameplay with a hotkey. It also provides clip editing and sharing. Best for: Saving GTA V and FiveM moments while playing Pros: - Save a recent moment after it happens - GTA V capture guidance and clip library Cons: - PC capture workflow; console files need a different capture path - Measure performance on your own FiveM setup ### OBS Studio Free, open-source recording and streaming software with configurable video sources, audio mixing and hotkeys. Best for: Recording a full RP session or stream Pros: - Control game, microphone and other sources - Record longer sessions for later editing Cons: - Recording configuration takes setup - Does not choose a complete story for your social post ### NVIDIA App NVIDIA provides in-game recording tools through its overlay on supported PC hardware. Best for: PC capture when the NVIDIA overlay fits your setup Pros: - Capture through the in-game overlay - Fits an existing supported NVIDIA setup Cons: - Check hardware and software support first - A saved recording still needs selection and editing ### BlitzReels Turn existing podcasts, interviews and YouTube recordings into branded short clips, then adjust captions, timing and framing in the editor. Best for: Branded clips from recordings with spoken content Pros: - Editable captions, trims and reframing - Brand presets for repeatable short-form batches Cons: - Requires an existing recording for clipping - Gameplay-event detection and a gaming replay buffer are not verified ## FAQ ### What is the best clipping tool for GTA 5? Medal is a documented option for saving recent GTA V moments with a hotkey. OBS is worth considering for full-session recording and source control. On supported hardware, the NVIDIA overlay is another capture option. Edit the recording afterward if you need captions, tighter pacing or a vertical version. ### What should I look for in clipping software for FiveM? Test capture performance on your own server and PC, check game and voice-chat audio, and make sure the saved clip includes the lead-in to the RP scene. A short test recording is more useful than a universal no-lag claim. ### Does BlitzReels automatically detect GTA kills or chases? This guide does not claim verified GTA event detection or an in-game replay buffer in BlitzReels. Its established clipping workflow focuses on spoken recordings. For GTA RP, test a dialogue-heavy recording and review the selected moments, captions and crop before relying on it. ### How do I turn a GTA 5 recording into a Short? Save the original recording, select one complete scene, then trim the setup and ending without losing context. Create a vertical version, check that the action and HUD remain legible, and review voice-chat captions before export.