How to Screen Record in Windows 10 or Higher

Do you like to enjoy playing fun video games with your friends? To record your screen is a good way to accomplish both. If you’re creating a presentation, a how-to video, or something for YouTube, you might also want to capture specific screen activity in Windows.

Many third-party tools, some free and some pricey, can complete that operation. Instead of downloading and installing an additional program, you can use a few features that are already included in Windows.

The Xbox Game Bar video capture tool is made to record PC gaming and is compatible with Windows 10 and 11. But given that it can record almost any other kind of screen activity, it is a flexible tool.

Method 1

Windows 10 and 11 both come with a built-in feature called the Xbox Game Bar that lets you take screenshots and record gameplay. The methods below explain how to record a screen using the Xbox Game Bar.

• Open the software or app you want to record using.
• To access the Xbox Game Bar, press the Windows key and G on your keyboard.
• In the Game Bar menu, select the “Capture” button (the one that resembles a camera).
• You can decide whether to capture the entire screen or only a section of it.
• To begin recording, click the “Record” button (which resembles a circle).
• Click the “Stop” button (which resembles a square) in the Game Bar menu to halt recording.

Your screen recording will be saved in the “Captures” folder under your Videos folder once you’ve completed filming. The Xbox app may be opened, then you can access your films by selecting the “Captures” option.

Method 2

Another built-in tool that lets you record gameplay or any other screen activity is Windows Game Recorder. The methods below explain how to record a screen using the Windows Game Recorder:

• Open the software or app you want to record using.
• To access the Game Bar, press the Windows key and G on your keyboard.
• From the Game Bar menu, select “Settings” by clicking the button that resembles a gear.
• Place a check in the box next to “Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcast using Game bar.”
• To begin recording, close the Game Bar menu and hit Windows + Alt + R.
• Press Windows key + Alt + R again to halt recording.

Your screen recording folder will have a “Captures” folder where your recording will be saved.

Method 3

Here is the greatest option for you if you want to record your laptop screen using third-party software.

OBS Studio

OBS Studio is a free and open-source application for recording and live streaming. It can move between scenes, mix audio, and assign custom hotkeys, among other features. It can record in many file formats and offers live broadcasting to numerous platforms.

How to use OBS Studio to record screen

• From the official website, download and install OBS Studio.
• Select “Create New” in the “Scenes” box after opening OBS Studio. Click “OK” after naming it.
• Click the plus sign (+) and choose “Display Capture” or “Window Capture” in the “Sources” box to take a screenshot of your full screen or a particular window or application, respectively.
• The dropdown menu will allow you to select the display or window you want to capture.
• Drag the capture box’s corners and borders to change its size and location.
• At the bottom right of the OBS Studio window, click the “Settings” button.
• The video resolution, frame rate, and bitrate options for your recording can be found under the “Output” tab.
• Choose your preferred video format, storage location, and file name under the “Recording” option.
• To save your changes and return to the main OBS Studio window, click “OK“.
• To start recording, click the “Start Recording” button (the red circle).
• To stop recording after you are done, click the “Stop Recording” button (the square).
• The location you designated for your recording in the “Recording” tab of the options menu will be where it is saved.

Features of OBS Studio:

• Recording High-Quality Video and Audio: OBS Studio gives you the ability to record High-Quality Video and Audio in a Variety of Formats, including FLV, MP4, and More. You also have the choice of recording a screen, a window, or a specific program.
• You may broadcast your material live to websites like Facebook, Twitch, and YouTube using OBS Studio. You can also alter the streaming’s bit rate, resolution, and frame rate.
• When recording or live broadcasting, OBS Studio enables you to quickly switch between multiple scenes and inputs. You can add a variety of inputs, including a webcam, microphone, images, movies, and more.
• Customizable Hotkeys: OBS Studio gives you the option to design unique hotkeys for a number of actions, such as starting and pausing recording and switching between scenes.
• Visual Effects: With OBS Studio, you can apply a variety of visual effects and filters to your recordings or live streams, including chroma keying, color correction, and more.
• Supports Plugin: You can use a wide range of plugins with OBS Studio to increase the program’s features and functionalities.