How to Screen Record in Windows 11 [5 Ways]

If you’re trying to figure out how to record a video on Windows 11 for recording your gameplay or other screen activities, you might want to try Game Bar. It was originally developed for Windows 10, but will do video screen capture with sound on any PC with Windows 10 or higher. The main downside of Game Bar is it can only record one app at a time. It also can’t record the whole screen.

You can enable Game Bar by hitting the Windows key + I. This opens the Windows settings, where you can search Xbox. This will give you the option to Enable The Game Bar.

Open the game you want to record yourself playing or any other program you need to capture. Press Windows logo key + Alt + R to start recording. If you want to turn the mic on and off, hit the Windows logo key + Alt + M. The Windows logo key + G combination will let you pull up the Game Bar control. Hit Windows logo key + Alt + R to stop recording.

Once you download the installation file onto your desktop or laptop, follow the on-screen instructions to install the recorder. The process should take a few minutes. Launch the program once it has completed installation.

Movavi Screen Recorder comes with a lot of settings. Click on Preferences in the sidebar to pull up your options. Check that the Webcam, Microphone, and System Audio icons are green, indicating they are active.

Once you’ve selected your preferences, you can start recording. When you’re ready to record, simply click REC. The recording will begin three seconds after you hit the button. Click the Pause button to pause the recording and the Stop button when you are finished.

If you want to trim the video before you save and share it, just click the button with the scissors icon.

Once you’ve recorded your screen, click Export to pull up a dialog box. This will let you name the file, choose the destination folder, and choose the output format. Then click Save to save the video.

There are also several icons at the bottom of the screen that will let you share the video instantly.

Launch PowerPoint. At the top of the program window, look for the Insert button, it’s located next to the File option. This will give you the option to record your screen.

Click the Screen Recording button and select what you want to record. Once you’ve selected the area you want to record, a little toolbar will pop up at the top of your slide. Don’t forget to select the Audio button if you want to capture your screen with audio.

For those learning how to screen record in a laptop with Windows 11, Screencapture.com is an easy online tool that will let you start recording immediately. People who like Screencapture.com like it for its simplicity. However, if you want videos without a watermark, you’ll need to pay for the service.

Open your web browser and go to the website.

Go to Screencapture.com

The homepage of Screencapture.com allows users to select the microphone, sound, and webcam. There is also a paid option to remove the watermark from the recording.

Once you’ve selected what you want to record, just hit the Start Recording button. This will pull up a window that will let you select whether to record your entire screen, a select window, or a select tab in a window.

Another popular method of screen recording is OBS Studio. It’s especially popular among gamers since it does not have the same limitations as Game Bar. That said, it’s not the most popular screen recording software out there because it’s a bit complex. So we don’t recommend it for people first learning how to screen record on Windows 11. It’s more designed for Twitch streamers and does a lot more than just record screens. Many people may find the extra features confusing and unnecessary.

Follow the link below to download and install OBS Studio on your PC.

Download OBS Studio

Upon installation, OBS will ask you if you want to optimize it for streaming or recording. If you do not plan on using OSB Studio for streaming, select Optimize just for recording, otherwise you won’t get the best recording features.

Once you’ve installed and opened the software, click the + icon at the bottom of the window. For a screen recording, select Display Capture and click OK.

For people using multiple monitors, this is where you get to select which monitor to record. If you only have one monitor, you’ll only be given one choice. Your capture can be cut off if the display exceeds the bounds of the canvas, though this is unlikely to occur if you’re just using it to record a presentation.

Click the Start Recording button to launch the process. Once you’re finished, click Stop Recording.

Once you’ve finished recording, your videos will go to the Videos folder. By default, they get stored as an MKV file, but you can also save it as an MP4 or MOV file by changing Output in the Settings menu.