To screen record, the method depends on your device and operating system. Here are common ways to do it:
On Windows 10 or 11
- Use the built-in Snipping Tool:
- Open Snipping Tool from the Start menu.
- Click the Camera icon, then select New.
- Select the area to record and click Start.
- Perform the activity to capture, then click Stop when done.
- Edit or save the recording as an MP4 file
- Alternatively, use the Xbox Game Bar by pressing Windows + G, then click the record button to start and stop recording
- You can also use Clipchamp (built into Windows 11):
- Open the Record & Create tab.
- Choose Screen or Screen & Camera.
- Allow camera and microphone access.
- Select the screen, window, or browser tab to record.
- Click Share to start recording, and Stop Sharing to finish.
- Save or edit the recording
On Mac
- Use the Screenshot app (macOS Mojave or later):
- Press Shift + Command + 5 to open the toolbar.
- Choose to record the entire screen or a selected portion.
- Click Record to start and use the menu bar or Command + Control + Esc to stop.
- Edit or save the video from the thumbnail or desktop
- Or use QuickTime Player:
- Open QuickTime Player and select File > New Screen Recording.
- Choose recording settings and start recording.
- Stop recording via menu bar or shortcut.
- Edit or share the video after recording
On iPhone or iPad
- Swipe down from the top-right corner to open Control Center.
- Tap the gray Screen Record button.
- Wait for the countdown to start recording.
- Tap the red status bar or the button again to stop
On Android
- Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to open Quick Settings.
- Tap Screen Record.
- Choose recording options and start.
- Tap the stop button to finish
Online Tools
- You can use free online screen recorders without installation by clicking “Start recorder” on websites like screen-recorder.com
These methods cover most devices and allow recording with or without audio, with options to edit and save the recordings afterward.
