How do I stop QuickTime screen recording?

To stop recording, click the Stop button in the menu bar, or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape). After you stop recording, QuickTime Player automatically opens the recording. You can now play, edit, or share the recording.

How do I turn off screen recording on Mac?

Control access to screen recording on Mac
  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy , then click Privacy. Open the Privacy pane for me.
  2. Select Screen Recording.
  3. Select the checkbox next to an app to allow it to record your screen. Deselect the checkbox to turn off access for that app.