{"id":14128,"date":"2022-08-31T17:34:52","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T17:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/?p=14128"},"modified":"2023-05-15T17:51:30","modified_gmt":"2023-05-15T17:51:30","slug":"how-to-screen-record-on-windows-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vmaker.com\/blog\/how-to-screen-record-on-windows-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How to screen record on Windows PC – The easiest way to do that"},"content":{"rendered":"

Planning to make screen recording videos on your Windows computer?<\/p>\n

Great. This blog will tell you how to do it in the simplest way and for free. <\/p>\n

This blog will be useful to you irrespective of what version of Windows you\u2019re using. It can be Windows 10 or Windows 11. Doesn\u2019t matter. All you have to do is follow the steps listed in the blog.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get going. <\/p>\n

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Pick the right screen recorder for you<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

This is the first, and the most important step before you start screen recording videos on Windows. Choosing the right screen recorder is like making the right investment. <\/p>\n

When you use a screen recorder that is easy-to-use and has all the required features, you don\u2019t have to worry about switching from one tool to another. You can just stick to one, and keep making videos.<\/p>\n

To help you decide the best screen recorder for your Windows PC we have written a detailed blog on this topic – The 10 best screen recorders for Windows PC<\/a><\/p>\n

As it\u2019s not easy to decide which screen recorder will be the right one for you, we have curated the list by highlighting when a particular screen recorder can be the best choice for you. We highly recommend you read the blog to get a deep idea about each screen recorder. <\/p>\n

But, for a quick reference, here\u2019s the list of tools we covered in that blog – <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Vmaker<\/a><\/td>\nBest free screen recorder with advanced features in the premium plans for an all-round user experience<\/td>\n
Screenrec<\/td>\nBest free screen recorder if you want to screen record videos only once in a while<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
OBS<\/td>\nBest free screen recorder if you like video streaming and don\u2019t mind boring user interface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bandicam<\/td>\nGreat for Gamers and people who like to record videos for long durations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Loom<\/a><\/td>\nThe most-user friendly paid Windows screen recorder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icecream screen recorder<\/td>\nSimple paid Windows screen recorder for light users<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flashback Pro screen recorder<\/td>\nOne of the oldest Windows screen recorder with advanced editing features, but a lackluster user-interface<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Movavi screen recorder<\/a><\/td>\nTrustable screen recorder from the house of an experienced software development company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ashampoo screen recorder<\/td>\nUseful screen recorder especially for those who love taking screenshots on their Windows PC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tr>\n
Apowersoft screen recorder<\/td>\nSimple screen recorder that comes with a built-in video converter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

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How to screen record on Windows the easiest way. And, for free?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

As we\u2019re tackling the question of how you can record your Windows PC screen for free and the easiest way, we will suggest two techniques for this.<\/p>\n

I) Using Windows 10 built-in screen recorder<\/a> Xbox Game Bar – A step-by-step guide of how you can use this tool to record gameplays & single window screen recordings<\/p>\n

II) Using Vmaker – A walkthrough of the free version, so that you can try it out yourself without making any monetary commitment. <\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re not sure how screen recording can be helpful to you, then check out our video on 63 ways to use a screen recorder<\/a><\/div>\n

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I) Screen recording Windows PC using Windows built-in screen recorder – Xbox Game Bar<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

We didn\u2019t include Xbox Game Bar in our list of best screen recording tools for Windows PC because it lacks many features. We couldn\u2019t recommend it to anyone who creates or wants to create multiple screen recording videos during the day.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re a light user, like a gamer who only wants to record gameplays for fun, then you can definitely go ahead with this tool. <\/p>\n

Here are the steps you need to follow to make a screen recording video using Xbox Game Bar – <\/p>\n

1) Keep the application open that you want to record. Close or minimize the other windows because Game Bar can only record one window at a time<\/p>\n

2) Press the Windows Key + G to open Game Bar<\/p>\n

3) Select the Capture<\/strong> icon from the menu bar of the tool<\/p>\n

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4) If you\u2019re recording your face, then ensure that the webcam access is turned on. Similarly, if you\u2019re recording your voice and system audio, check if the microphone access is turned on<\/p>\n

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5) Click on the Record<\/strong> button to start recording<\/p>\n

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6) If the Game Bar menu disappears while recording, then press Windows Key + G<\/strong> to make it reappear<\/p>\n

7) Once it\u2019s back, use the same recording button to stop recording<\/p>\n

8) After you have recorded the video, you can watch the recordings by clicking on See my captures<\/strong> option<\/p>\n

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II) Screen recording Windows PC using Vmaker Windows application<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n

To start with the recording you have to download the Vmaker’s Screen Recorder for Windows<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Follow these steps to get that done – <\/p>\n