As of early 2026, AnyDesk does not offer an official built-in tool to directly convert its proprietary .anydesk session recordings into MP4 files. These files are encoded with the DeskRT codec and are designed to be played back only within the AnyDesk client itself.
The fastest way to convert these proprietary files without installing heavy software is to use cloud-based converters that specifically support the AnyDesk format.
Set Up a Screen Recorder: Use free tools like OBS Studio or the Windows Game Bar. Capture the Playback:
Open a command prompt or terminal, navigate to the directory containing your AnyDesk file.
Simple home use; allows full-screen capture without watermarks NCH Software Converting screen recordings to MP4 HandBrake.fr Step-by-Step "Conversion" Guide Open AnyDesk : Access your recordings via the Folder icon in the AnyDesk menu. Prepare Playback : Open the
There are paid tools claiming to convert .anydesk directly to MP4. Most are scams. However, two niche tools have proven reliable.