diff --git a/docs/ssnes.1 b/docs/ssnes.1
index 098e8276fb..872d6c51be 100644
--- a/docs/ssnes.1
+++ b/docs/ssnes.1
@@ -112,7 +112,8 @@ Connects a four-way multitap into port 2 of the SNES. This allows for up to 5 pl
 
 .TP
 \fB--record PATH, -r PATH\fR
-Activates video recording of gameplay into PATH. Video recording options can be configured in config file.
+Activates video recording of gameplay into PATH. Using .mkv extension is recommended.
+Codecs used are FFV1/FLAC, suitable for processing the material further.
 
 .TP
 \fB--bsvplay PATH, -P PATH\fR