How to record a screencast in Windows 10

Recording your computer screen may seem overwhelming at first. Especially if you don’t have the right tools at your disposal. You may want to record a presentation while you rehearse your speech or share an interesting clip from the game with friends.

Whatever it is, recording your screen in Windows 10 is extremely simple. If you know the correct keyboard key combination, you can start recording whenever you want. Although the built-in feature is quite powerful, dedicated apps whose sole purpose is to capture anything on the screen may be better in some cases.

How to record your screen in Windows 10 with built-in software

Windows 10 comes with built-in screen recording software. Initially designed to record the games you play, you can also use it to record anything you do on your computer.

The first step is to enable this option in the Windows settings menu.

1. press the Begin button on your keyboard.

2. Now start writing “Settings” the link to Settings The application will appear. Click it.

   

3. In it Settings menu, click the Gaming option. The Game Bar menu will open.

   

4. Light Record game clips, screenshots and stream using the Game Bar by clicking the toggle switch to the left In position.

   

There is also an alternative way to open the Settings menu using a keyboard shortcut. press the Windows key + I at the same time and the menu will appear.

Now that you have successfully enabled the Game Bar, it’s time to start recording.

1. Choose the app you want to log your actions for. It can be your desktop, web browser, a video game, or even a movie you’re playing on your computer.

   

2. On your keyboard, press the Windows + GRAM keys at the same time. This will display the recording overlaid on your screen. It consists of several widgets such as Capture, Audio and Performance.

   

3. To start recording, click the Record in the Capture widget.

   

4. Now simply click anywhere on your screen to hide the Game Bar overlay. A small widget will appear on the right edge of the screen showing you the current recording time. It also allows you to stop recording, as well as turn the microphone on or off if you have one.

   

5. Once you have finished recording, click the Arrest button on the small widget.

   

6. A recorded gameplay clip notification will appear. If you click on it, a folder will open in Windows Explorer, where you can see the video file you just recorded.

   

Of course, you don’t need to open the Game Bar every time you want to record something. There is a keyboard shortcut that allows you to instantly start or stop recording your screen. Simply press the Windows + Alt + R keys at the same time and recording will begin. To stop recording, press the same combination again: Win + Alt + R.

Third-party apps to record screen in Windows 10

If Windows’ built-in recorder doesn’t provide the level of options you need, there are other alternatives to consider. Depending on the options you require, here are three applications that will definitely cover your needs.

OBS Study

OBS Study is the absolute champion of screen recording and is completely free. Short for Open Broadcaster Software, the main trick here is that it is an open source product. That means there are no ads and updates keep coming, making it more powerful with each iteration. It is available for Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems.

Check out our tutorial on screen recording with OBS Studio.

express flashback

With express flashback you get a free version of the paid software. Simpler than OBS, it is perfect for anyone who has never used such software. The good thing about the free version is that you have no time limits on your recordings and no watermarks appear on your video.

Screencastify

Unlike OBS Studio and FlashBack Express, Screencastify It is not a standalone software. Instead, you run it directly from a web browser on your computer. It may not be ideal for capturing gameplay footage, but it’s perfect for everything else. Whether you want to record a presentation or a video chat, this web app is perfect at what it does.

Additional FAQs

How can I also record sound effects from the computer while recording my screencast?

In most screen recording programs, computer audio capture is set by default. Thanks to this, you won’t have to look for options to enable audio capture as well.

If you don’t want to include computer audio in your recording, there are two ways to do it. Depending on the software you are using, you may have an option to disable computer sounds while recording. If you are using the native Windows tools, the settings can be found under Audio in the screen recording widget.

The end result will be a completely silent video. If the software doesn’t offer that option, you’ll have to edit the audio of your video.

How can I also record a voiceover and match it to my screencast?

In order to record your voice on video, you will need to connect a microphone to your computer. If you’re recording on your laptop, it likely already has a built-in microphone.

1. Start recording with Windows built-in registry

2.Press the Activate microphone button on the small widget.

This will record everything you say into your microphone until it stops recording. Of course, if you need to, you can mute and unmute the microphone input at any time during recording. This will not visually affect the recording itself.

How do I point to a specific monitor to record?

If you connect multiple monitors to your computer, it is also possible to choose which one you will record from. Depending on the app you are using, the process may differ slightly. Basically, you’ll need to go to the list of video sources your software recognizes and select the specific monitor you want.

If the software doesn’t recognize your second monitor by default, you may need to add it. To do this, add a new source to your recording software and assign the monitor you want to capture to that source.

Can I record more than one monitor at a time?

If you can. Again, depending on the software you are using, the way to do this may be automatic or manual. If the process is automatic, you will simply have to select which monitors you want to use for the capture.

For manual setup, you may need to define the recording canvas you want to use. For example, if you want to capture two Full HD monitors side by side, the canvas width will need to be double that size. In this case, the resolution of the single monitor is 1920×1080 pixels. Therefore, the recording size will have to be twice the width of 1920, which is 3840×1080 pixels.

Ending

Now that you know how to record a screencast in Windows 10, you can delegate this task to a built-in recorder or a dedicated app. Whether you want to capture a gameplay of your favorite game or record a video call with your friends, doing so will be easy now.

Have you managed to record a screencast on your computer? Are you using the built-in Windows recorder or one of the applications mentioned? Please share your thoughts in the comments p.