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ProtoPie Cannot Record Preview

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Workaround available Windows, macOS Updated November 14, 2026How we research

Quick answer

If you cannot record the preview, restart Studio and allow ProtoPie to record the screen in system privacy settings.

Most likely fix: Restart Studio

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Restart Studio

    1. Quit and reopen the ProtoPie Studio desktop app
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  2. 2. Authorize screen recording

    1. Open Security & Privacy settings on your computer
    2. Allow ProtoPie to record the screen
    3. Restart ProtoPie and try again
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Symptoms

The record function in the preview window fails or captures nothing.

Why it happens

  • Screen recording permission not granted
  • Studio needs a restart

This guide also covers

  • protopie can't record preview
  • protopie screen recording

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