Momento review
A private local recorder for automatic Windows game capture, bookmarks, trimming, and MP4 export.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Momento is an open-source game recording application for Windows users who want automatic, local session capture rather than a cloud-based library. It starts recording when a configured game window appears, captures microphone and system audio, and stores recordings locally. The standard public build does not require a Momento account and does not include telemetry, analytics, or a cloud library. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-only license, making it a fit for users who value local ownership and an inspectable open-source project.
Its standout workflow combines recording management with lightweight clip preparation. Users can assign a bookmark hotkey to place timeline markers during a session, then browse, search, preview, repair, and trim recordings. Recordings use MKV, while clips can be exported to MP4 without re-encoding. Optional YouTube uploads provide a direct publishing path, though YouTube is the listed integration. This set of tools suits players who want to find and cut moments from full local sessions without maintaining a separate editing workflow.
Momento supports Windows 10 version 1903 or newer and Windows 11, with capture resolution listed at 1440p and GPU encoding supported. Its focus is narrower than a broader game-capture suite: there is no instant replay, camera overlay, or support for other platforms. Choose Momento for private, automatic Windows recording with bookmarks and local clip handling. Players who need pre-event capture, webcam composition, or non-Windows support should choose software built around those requirements instead.
Momento pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Automatically records configured game windows with microphone and system audio.
- Bookmarks, search, preview, repair, trimming, and MP4 export in one workflow.
- Local storage without an account, telemetry, analytics, or a cloud library.
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only support limits use on other operating systems.
- No instant replay for capturing moments before recording starts.
- No camera overlay for adding webcam footage to recordings.
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