{"id":10508,"date":"2022-12-14T15:35:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T15:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/?p=10508"},"modified":"2023-09-05T18:57:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T18:57:15","slug":"how-to-record-your-computer-screen-with-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-record-your-computer-screen-with-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Record Screen with Audio &#8211; Windows, Mac and Chrome"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You don\u2019t need heavy, complicated, expensive video making software to make videos on your computer anymore. Screen recorders can do that for you in a much simpler and cost-effective way. <\/p>\n<p>Moreover, you don\u2019t have to stick to a particular OS to record videos. Your computer can be Windows or macOS. Heck, you don\u2019t even have to worry about that &#8211; you can use a Chrome extension to make videos. <\/p>\n<p>With that being said, here\u2019s a step-by-step guide on how you can record a computer screen with audio whether you\u2019re using a Windows or Mac computer. Or, a Chrome extension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Vmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Before we head over to the guide, we want to be clear with you. <\/p>\n<p>In the following steps, we will show you how to record videos using Vmaker. Vmaker is an advanced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screen-recorder\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">screen recorder<\/a> that is compatible with Windows and macOS, and available as a Chrome extension too.<\/p>\n<p>You can try your hands on Vmaker without any upfront payment. There is no free trial; you can continue to use it for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/pricing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">free forever<\/a>, and have access only to the basic features.<\/p>\n<p>If you decide not to use Vmaker, you can still read this guide. Most screen recorders have a similar layout, so it will be easy for you to get used to the tool with the help of this guide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/accounts.animaker.com\/register\/vmaker\/?trackId=vm1ha2vyiejsb2cgu2lnbnvwienuqq\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Record-screen-with-audio.jpg\" alt=\"Record screen with audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\" \/><\/center><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"head0\">\n<h2>Record screen with audio on Mac computer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you have a Mac computer, then this section is for you. Follow the steps below to know how exactly you can record videos with audio<\/p>\n<p>1) Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/how-to-screen-record-on-mac\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vmaker Screen Recorder for Mac<\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Sign-up-and-install-Vmaker.png\" alt=\"how to screen record on mac with audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>2) Create an account and sign up for Vmaker. You can also use your Facebook credentials to create the account<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Create-an-account-and-sign-up-for-Vmaker.png\" alt=\"how to screen record with audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>3) Complete the installation process and open the Vmaker app<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installation-process-and-open-the-Vmaker-app.png\" alt=\"install vmaker windows app\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>4) Check the microphone settings before you start recording<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/microphone-settings.png\" alt=\"enable audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>5) Choose the mode of recording and hit the \u201cStart Recording\u201d button<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Choose-the-mode-of-recording.png\" alt=\"Start Recording\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"head1\">\n<h2>Record screen with audio on Windows computer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you have a Windows computer, follow the steps below to record your screen with audio on Vmaker<\/p>\n<p>1) Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/screen-recorder-for-windows\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vmaker Screen Recorder for Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vmaker-for-Windows-app.png\" alt=\"how to screen record on windows with audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>2) Sign up with your Gmail or Facebook account<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Create-an-account-and-sign-up-for-Vmaker.png\" alt=\"how to screen record with audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>3) Install the Vmaker app and open it<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/installation-process-and-open-the-Vmaker-app.png\" alt=\"Vmaker windows app\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>4) Check the microphone settings<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/microphone-settings.png\" alt=\"microphone settings\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>5) Choose the mode of recording and hit the \u201cStart Recording\u201d button<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Choose-the-mode-of-recording.png\" alt=\"Start Recording\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<div id=\"head2\">\n<h2>How to screen record using Vmaker Chrome extension<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you enjoy browser-based tools that are easily accessible and convenient to use while working, then the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/chrome-extension\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Vmaker Chrome extension<\/a> is going to be the perfect choice for you<\/p>\n<p>1) Search for Vmaker Chrome extension from the Google Chrome Web Store and add it to your browser<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vmaker-Chrome-extension.png\" alt=\"Vmaker Chrome extension\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>2) Sign up for Vmaker using your Gmail or Facebook credentials<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Create-an-account-and-sign-up-for-Vmaker.png\" alt=\"Sign up for Vmaker Chrome extension\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>3) Choose the Vmaker Chrome extension from the browser toolbar<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Vmaker-Chrome-extension-from-the-browser-toolbar.jpg\" alt=\"Vmaker Chrome extension from the browser toolbar\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>4) Check the microphone settings and choose one to record audio <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Check-the-microphone-settings.jpg\" alt=\"record audio\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>5) Choose the mode of recording<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Choose-the-mode-of-recording-for-vmaker.png\" alt=\"Choose the mode of recording\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>6) Start recording the video<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Start-recording-the-video.png\" alt=\"Start Recording\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>7) Use the blur tool to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/blur-sensitive-data-in-screen-recording\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">blur sensitive information<\/a> on your screen before or during screen recording. <\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Blur-region-manually.gif\" alt=\"blur tool\" style=\"max-width: 95%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<p>Recommended: Pin the Vmaker app to the browser toolbar, so that you can access it easily when you need it<\/p>\n<p><center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Pin-the-Vmaker-app.jpg\" alt=\"Recommended\" style=\"max-width: 100%; padding-top:25px;padding-bottom:25px;\"><\/center><\/p>\n<h3>Wrap up<\/h3>\n<p>That was all about the simple steps that you can follow to record a computer screen with audio. We covered different options &#8211; Windows, Mac &#038; Chrome extension so that you get a wholesome idea of how screen recording works.<\/p>\n<p>You can pick Vmaker as your screen recorder or go ahead with any other screen recorder. That\u2019s entirely up to you. But, you can always refer to this blog to know what are the steps you need to take to record a computer screen with audio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended Readings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-screen-record-on-windows-with-audio\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Screen Record on Windows 10 with Audio<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-add-audio-to-powerpoint-presentations-on-windows\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How To Add Audio to PowerPoint Presentations on Windows<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-screen-record-on-mac-with-audio-for-free\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to screen record on Mac with audio for free<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-record-internal-audio-on-mac\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How To Record Internal Audio on Mac: 5 Simple Ways <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/10-best-4k-screen-recorders-for-windows-and-mac\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 Best 4K Screen Recorders For Windows and Mac<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/how-to\/how-to-screen-record-on-windows-7-with-audio\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Screen Record on Windows 7 with Audio<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you are looking for a way to record your computer screen, and most probably, you are looking for a free and easy tool to use.<\/p>\n<p>In this blog, we will show how you can use Vmaker\u2019s free screen recorder to record your computer screen. 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