# Memory limit reached

> Learn why Screenity stops a recording with a memory limit message, what is kept, and how to download your video from the player.

Source: https://screenity.io/help/troubleshooting/what-does-memory-limit-reached-mean-when-recording

The **Memory limit reached** message means Screenity stopped the recording on its own because your device ran out of storage space, or because Screenity could not save any more of the recording to it. While it happens you may see a short message saying "Low disk space. Saving your recording now." Everything recorded up to that point is kept.

This page is about the free extension without an account, which saves recordings on your device while you record. If you're signed in to Screenity and your recording is saved to your account, see [Recording problems](https://screenity.io/help/web-troubleshooting/recording-problems).

When the recording stops, the player opens with the **Memory limit reached** message and the buttons **Understood**, **Learn more.** and **Get help**. Select **Understood**, then [download the video](https://screenity.io/help/editing/how-to-download-your-videos) from the player.

## How to prevent the “Memory limit reached” error

Before another recording, free up storage on your device. For standalone recordings, open the popup's three-dot menu, open **Quality** and choose a lower resolution. See [change recording quality](https://screenity.io/help/recording/how-to-set-or-disable-the-countdown-before-recording#change-recording-quality). If the recording is missing, try [recovery](https://screenity.io/help/troubleshooting/i-cant-find-my-last-recorded-video-how-can-i-recover-it) before starting another.

## If you see "Not enough space" before recording

When you are not signed in, Screenity checks the available storage before it starts. If there is too little, it shows **Not enough space** and does not start the recording. Free up space on your device and try again. If an earlier recording is still stored on your device, the dialog also offers **Clear previous recordings**. That removes the stored data, so [restore and download](https://screenity.io/help/troubleshooting/i-cant-find-my-last-recorded-video-how-can-i-recover-it) it first if you still need it.