How to screen record on a Windows PC? you can use built-in tools or third-party software. Here’s how to do it:
Using Built-in Tools (Windows 10 and Windows 11)
Using Xbox Game Bar (Windows 10 and 11)
- Press Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
- If prompted, select “Yes, this is a game” to load the Game Bar.
- Click on the “Capture” button (camera icon) or press Windows key + Alt + R to start recording.
- To stop recording, use the same shortcut Windows key + Alt + R or click the stop button in the capture bar that appears.
Using Windows 11 Snipping Tool
- Press Windows key + Shift + S to open the Snipping Tool.
- Click on the “New” button and select the screen recording option.
- Drag to select the area of the screen you want to record.
- After recording, the Snipping Tool will save the video to your clipboard. You can paste it into a supported app (like Microsoft Word or Paint) to save it as a file.
How to screen record on a Windows PC Using Third-Party Software
Using OBS Studio
- Download and install OBS Studio from the official website.
- Launch OBS Studio and set up your screen recording preferences (resolution, framerate, audio settings, etc.).
- Click Start Recording to begin recording your screen.
- Click Stop Recording when finished. OBS will save the recording based on your configured settings.
Using EaseUS RecExperts
- Download and install EaseUS RecExperts from the official website.
- Launch the program and select the Record Screen option.
- Adjust recording settings such as area, audio source (system sound, microphone), and quality.
- Click “Record” to start recording and Stop when done. The recording will be saved automatically.
