How to record what's on your Windows 11, Windows 10 PC screen

We are used to taking screenshots of apps, websites, and chats on our smartphones. Screenshotting on Windows PCs is equally easier where you can use the ‘prt sc’ (Print Screen) button to customise the snipping tool for screenshots. However, most users are unfamiliar with the screen recording process on their PCs. It is not as simple as taking a screenshot but not difficult either. Sure, it requires some extra steps, but it will become easier once you get a hang of the process.

Usually, gamers record their screen to show their gaming skills and upload them to different platforms. Still, anyone who needs to demonstrate a process on a Windows PC or show anything that cannot be shared via screenshots can record the screen on their Windows computer.

How to record screen on Windows PC

There are two ways to record your Windows PC screen:

Using the built-in Xbox Game Bar: The best way to record a Windows PC screen is by using the Xbox Game Bar, which comes pre-installed on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It is also a free-to-use tool. Here is how to use it –

• Use the Windows key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar on your screen.
• Click the Record button, represented by a red circle, to start recording your entire screen.
• You can alternatively choose whether you want to record a portion of the screen, a specific window, or the entire screen by clicking the down arrow next to the Record button.
• After you are done recording the screen, click the Stop Recording button, represented by a white square.

Using third-party screen recording applications: A plethora of screen recording applications are available on Windows PCs, some free and some paid. Depending on whether or not you choose to pay for the software, the screen recorder has different features, often better than what the Xbox Game Bar offers. Different software has a different process for screen recording, but they are intuitive, so it would not be hard to understand. You can go to the Microsoft Store to look for a third-party screen recorder.