# terminalizer > Record the terminal, generate animated GIFs and a web player, and optionally upload to . > See also: `asciinema`. > More information: . - Create the global configuration directory: `terminalizer init` - Record the terminal and create a recording file: `terminalizer record {{path/to/recording.gif}}` - Play a recorded file on the terminal: `terminalizer play {{path/to/recording.gif}}` - Render a recording file as an animated GIF image: `terminalizer render {{path/to/recording.gif}}` - Upload a video to : `terminalizer share {{path/to/recording.gif}}`