To screen record on a PC running Windows 10 or 11, you have several built-in options:
Using Xbox Game Bar (Windows 10 and 11)
- Press Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
- Click the Record button or press Windows key + Alt + R to start recording your screen.
- To stop recording, press Windows key + Alt + R again or open the Game Bar and click the stop button.
- The recorded video is saved as an MP4 file in the Videos > Captures folder.
- You can also enable microphone recording to capture your voice during the screen capture
Using Snipping Tool (Windows 11)
- Press Windows key + Shift + R to open the Snipping Tool screen recorder.
- Select the area of the screen you want to record or choose the entire screen.
- Use the toolbar to start, pause, and stop recording.
- You can toggle microphone and system audio recording on or off.
- After stopping, save the recording as an MP4 file or edit it with Clipchamp, a free video editor from Microsoft
Additional Notes
- Xbox Game Bar is primarily designed for gameplay but works for any screen activity.
- Snipping Tool screen recording is exclusive to Windows 11.
- If built-in tools do not meet your needs, third-party free screen recorders like ScreenRec are available without time limits or watermarks
These methods require no additional software installation and are quick to access with keyboard shortcuts
