4 Ways to Screen Record on Windows 11

Karen Nelson
April 27, 2023

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Sometimes you may want to create video tutorials, make presentations for work, record video calls, capture splendid gameplay, or any other screen activity on your Windows 11 computers.

In this article, we will introduce four ways for recording screens. You can do the basic recording with some built-in tools on your Windows 11 computers, such as Xbox Game Bar, PowerPoint, and Snipping Tool. If you want to enjoy more flexible and advanced functions, third-party software named VideoSolo Screen Recorder can be a superior option.

Screen Record on Windows 11 with Xbox Game Bar

Xbox Game Bar has been pre-installed on your Windows 10/11 computers. It is designed for recording video game footage, but also practical for other types of screen capture. To screen record on Windows 11 with the Xbox Game Bar, you can follow the simple steps below.

Step 1. Check if Windows Xbox Game Bar is Enabled

You should check if the Windows Xbox Game Bar is turned on first. Hit the “Windows” key, type “gamebar” and hit “enter”. If the first toggle you see isn’t toggled on, please toggle it on.

Step 2. Launch your Xbox Game Bar

Now, cyou should hold down your “Windows” key and “G” at the same time to launch the Game Bar. Click the gear icon on the center console to open your settings menu. Then, select “Capturing” to view and set your recording options.

Step3. Start Recording your Screen

To start recording, press the “Windows” key, “alt” key, and “R” key. In a moment, a small recording bar will pop up on the right. If you want to turn on your microphone, just click the mic icon.

Step 4. Stop Recording and Preview

If you click “stop”, you will be informed that a clip was recorded. To preview your recording, click on the notification or go to your captures folder. Then, you can find your recorded video and save the video file.

Tips

⦁ Before recording, you can preset the recording length by clicking the drop-down menu to set it to 30 minutes, 1 hour, etc. The audio sources, video quality, and mouse cursor are also available to be adjusted.
⦁ You can set shortcuts to help easily control the recording process.

However, it should be acknowledged that there are some unavoidable drawbacks while using Xbox Game Bar:

⦁ Game Bar has a limited video capture length of no more than 4 hours.
⦁ You cannot adjust the recording area.
⦁ It cannot record the webcam.
⦁ It only works within a single app/process.
⦁ No editing tools are offered for polishing your videos.

Considering these factors, you may want to hunt for a better alternative. Therefore, we will recommend you try VideoSolo Screen Recorder to solve the above limitations.

Screen Record on Windows 11 with Audio via VideoSolo Screen Recorder

VideoSolo Screen Recorder is a multifunctional and efficient tool that helps you to screen record with audio in high quality. It sets no time limits and supports customizing the recording area. With this dedicated recorder, you can capture the microphone audio, system sound, and webcam simultaneously.

Besides, VideoSolo is compatible with various computers, including Mac and Windows computers from brands like HP, Dell, Lenovo, and ASUS. With a straightforward interface, the recording process can be conducted with simple clicks. The following step-to-step guide will teach you how to screen record on Windows 11 with audio.

Step 1: Launch the Software, Choose the Video Recorder

Launch the VideoSolo Screen Recorder and select “Video Recorder”.

Step 2. Customize Recording Area, Webcam, and Audio Settings

By clicking “Custom”, you can select the recording region. From the Window option, you can enable the Lock and Record feature.

If you want to record your face, just open the webcam. Then, sounds from the system or microphone are set enabled by default. The volume can be adjusted via the slide bar.

Optional Step. Adjust the Output Settings

Now, you can turn to the “Output Setting” to change the default destination folder and adjust the screenshot, video, and audio formats.

Step 3. Record Your Screen

After that, just click the “REC” icon to start recording. There will be a floating panel for you to add real-time annotations or take snapshots during the recording. If you want to stop, click the red rectangle icon. Then, you can preview and edit your recording with some built-in advanced editing tools.

How to Screen Record on Windows 11 with PowerPoint

If you don’t want to download a third-party program, you can directly resort to Microsoft PowerPoint to record your screen activities, especially some presentations. With the recording feature of Microsoft PowerPoint, you can record the screen with audio and insert it into your slides. Here are some easy steps you can follow.

Step 1. Launch your PowerPoint and Choose "Screen Recording"

After opening PowerPoint, click the “Insert” tab. Then, select “Media” > “Screen Recording”.

Step 2. Select the Recording Area and Audio

A small toolbar will appear on the top of your screen. You can select the recording area by dragging the cursor. Also, there are options to enable the recording of audio and mouse movement.

Step 3. Start your Screen Recording

Once you are ready, you can click the red “Record” button to start the recording. During the recording, you can pause at any time.

Step 3. Stop and Save the Recording

If you want to finish the recording, select the blue “Stop” icon, or press the “Windows”, “Shift” and “Q” keys. Then, the recording will appear on the slide. Right-click it and select “Save Media as” to save it.

How to Screen Record on Windows 11 with Snipping Tool

Snipping Tool is a familiar and intuitive Windows app for capturing computer screenshots. In 2023, Microsoft added a brand-new screen recorder feature to it. This change obviously provides Windows 11 users with another option for recording the screen. The following is a step-to-step guide for your reference.

Step 1. Launch the Snipping Tool

Click on the Start button and navigate to the Start menu. Then, type “Snipping Tool” and tap “Enter” when it is listed in the search results.

Step 2. Enable Video Capture Mode

Click the video camera icon to activate the video capture mode.

Step 3. Click the "+ New" Icon to Start Recording

Once you click “+New” to start a new screen recording session, you can drag and adjust the position and size of your recording area. When you finish the area set, just tap the Start button and the recording will begin after three seconds.

Step 4. Click the Stop Button to Stop Recording

When you want to stop the recording, press the red stop button. Then, Snipping Tool will automatically load the recording video to the main window. If you are not satisfied with the video, you can also discard it by tapping the trash bin button.

FAQs about Screen Recording on Windows 11

How do I record my screen on Windows 11 with sound?

For Xbox Game Bar, you need to open its toolbar and click Settings > Capturing. Then, enable “All” in AUDIO TO RECORD section. In this way, you can capture all computer sounds via Xbox Game Bar.

For Microsoft PowerPoint, the audio will be automatically recorded with the selected screen.

For Snipping Tool, it doesn’t support audio recording yet.

For VideoSolo Screen Recorder, after you choose the Video Recorder mode, you can easily choose to record the screen with sound by clicking relevant buttons.

Where is my screen recording stored on Windows 11?

For Xbox Game Bar and Snipping Tool, your recorded files can be automatically saved to a folder called “Captures” under “Videos”. The files are all preserved in MP4 format.

For Microsoft PowerPoint, you can simply choose where to save your file at the last step.

For the third-party tool, the destination folder can be selected on your output setting based on your needs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, this post has displayed four practical methods and corresponding step-to-step guides to record the screen on Windows 11. The built-in tools Xbox Game Bar and improved Snipping Tool are very convenient and easy to grasp. PowerPoint is dedicated to recording presentations for study or work. However, if you want to enjoy more features ranging from unlimited recording length, and versatile output settings to multiple editing tools, VideoSolo Screen Recorder is worth a try.