Instant Highlights explained
Instant Highlights is a feature that allows you to retroactively record and save recent gameplay clips (15 to 60 seconds) with a single hotkey press:
Quick Capture
Press Ctrl + \ (default hotkey) to instantly save the last few seconds of gameplay
Captures are made in the background with no lag or disruption
Retroactive Recording
Records what just happened, so you don’t need to anticipate moments in advance
Overlay Integration
Accessible from the WeMod overlay while in-game, works smoothly alongside other WeMod features
This feature ensures you never miss saving those surprise moments worth sharing or reviewing.
Clips location
Your saved highlights are automatically stored and accessible in multiple locations for easy viewing, sharing, or editing:
WeMod desktop app
Open the WeMod app and go to the “Videos” tab
Browse, play, rename, download, or delete your clips
Click “Open File Location” on any clip to access it directly on your device
File system access
Highlights are stored locally on your device
You can locate them manually via Settings > Videos > Video folder
Cloud storage (optional)
If enabled, clips can be backed up to the cloud for safekeeping and multi-device access:
To enable cloud storage:
Open Settings > Videos
Toggle “Enable Cloud Storage” on
To back up clips to the cloud:
Go to the “Videos” tab
Click “Back Up Clips” to sync them to your account
Once backed up, clips can be accessed across WeMod installations on any device using the same account.
You can also download your clips to use with your preferred video editing software or upload them to platforms like YouTube or Discord.
Instant Highlights availability
Instant Highlights works with all games supported by WeMod, without requiring game-specific setup:
Universal support
Compatible with every game in the WeMod libraryConsistent experience
The same hotkey and interface work across all supported titles
As long as WeMod is connected to your game, the feature is ready to use.
Updating Instant Highlights settings
You can customize how Instant Highlights work through the WeMod settings menu:
Access Settings
Open the WeMod desktop app
Go to Settings > Videos
Available Customizations
Enable game videos: Enable or disable instant highlights
Highlight Length: Choose how much time to save (between 15–60 seconds)
Video Quality: Adjust resolution and compression settings
Audio Recording: Enable or disable sound capture
Enable cloud storage: Enable or disable cloud storage
Save Location: Choose where videos are stored
Changes apply immediately and affect all future recordings. You don’t need to restart WeMod or your game.