How to Record Screen in Windows 10 With Easily
Introduction
Be it creating tutorials, capturing gameplay, or saving a video call, screen recording has become somewhat paramount to many people. In light of this, Windows 10 natively features a quite powerful yet easy-to-use feature for screen recording. The next article will explain in detail how to screen record in Windows 10. As such, it would go without saying that capturing anything on screen will be easier than pie.
Understanding Windows 10's Built-in Screen Recorder
What is the Xbox Game Bar?
The Xbox Game Bar is an overlay in Windows 10 through which more advanced gaming-related features become available. One such feature is support for screen recording. While originally aimed at gamers who want to capture gameplay, the tool can also serve equally well in creating a tutorial or presentation over a recorded desktop.
Pros Using Xbox Game Bar
Fortunately, though - there is nothing to download with the Xbox Game Bar; it's free, easily accessible. It does boast the best video and audio capture, though, which makes it one of the most viable options for anyone trying to capture his or her screen without messing with installation of any third-party software.
Access the Xbox Game Bar*
Checking Your Windows 10 Version
First, make sure Windows 10 is updated because with new updates of Windows 10, by default it will include the Xbox Game Bar. That way, recent features and enhancements are turned on.
Steps to Open the Xbox Game Bar
- On your keyboard, press the
Windowskey +G. - An overlay of the Xbox Game Bar should appear on your screen.
- If so, check your settings that the Game Bar on is under "Game Mode."
Record the Screen Setup
Record Settings
Before recording gets underway, here are some settings to go through to get the video as you want.
Audio Settings
Choose between capturing audio from your microphone, system sounds, or both. This can be done via the Xbox Game Bar. Click the settings icon and then click on Capturing.
How to Change Video Quality
To capture a better recording you will want to be able to change video resolution and frame rate. Do this via the Xbox Game Bar settings: under Gaming, click Captures.
Select Region to Capture
That's what Xbox Game Bar does with options to capture the entire screen or capture just one window. That would be much useful if you needed to focus on a single application without capturing the background activities of the screen.
Starting a Screen Recording
Initiate the Recording
- Open the Xbox Game Bar using the
Windowskey +G. - Click the widget named "Capture."
- Click the Record button to start recording.
Recording Tips and Tricks
Close all open programs that are not needed; some of them may conflict with recording.
Record immediately by using "Windows" key + "Alt" + "R".
Stopping and Saving the Recording
How to Stop Recording
You can stop recording either by pressing "Windows" key + "Alt" + "R" again, or you click the stop button in the Xbox Game Bar.
Save and Access Your Recordings
By default it will save your recordings in the "Videos" folder under "Captures." You can access them by going through File Explorer .
Common Issues with Solutions
Xbox Game Bar Missing-What to Do
Hit the keyboard shortcut to turn it on, and if nothing shows up all that would mean is that the Xbox Game Bar has been disabled. All you would do in this case is open "Settings" > "Gaming" > "Xbox Game Bar" and toggle it on.
Audio Problem Solving
This is just in case, but make sure your microphone and system sound settings are set properly with Xbox Game Bar. Ensure drivers are updated.
Performance Problem Solving
Screen recording can be very resource-intensive. If there is lag at the system level, try closing extra applications, or lower the recording quality so performance is smoother.
Third Party Screen Recording Tools
Why Third Party Tools?
While Microsoft's Xbox Game Bar does make recording pretty straightforward, third-party utilities usually offer a wider feature set including editing, live streaming, and further customization.
Best Picks for Windows 10
Free open-source recording and streaming utility. OBS Studio.
Snagit: In case you want to record some tutorials, this user-friendly tool will provide a quite feature-rich option for editing too.
Bandicam: High compression ratio realizes high-quality recording with relatively small file sizes.
Advanced Screen Recording Tips
Improving Video Quality
Record with an external microphone and let the lighting around you be good for a polished video.
Editing Screen Records
You can edit the recordings if you want after capturing. You might want to cut off parts from the video. Software like Adobe Premiere Pro enhances the recordings; it does have a free version, though- Shotcut.
Conclusion
Recording your screen in Windows 10 is pretty easy, thanks to the Xbox Game Bar. Based on these steps, there is no reason you cannot record high-quality videos of your screen. It doesn't matter if it is recording gameplay tutorials or even a presentation-the tools are at your fingertips. Like everything else in life, practice will perfect it, so go ahead and play with the settings and techniques that best suit you.
FAQs
How to record your screen with sound on Windows 10?
You can record with your sound if, in the settings under the Xbox Game Bar, both your microphone and system audio are toggled on. You can do this before recording or you can at the beginning of the recording.
Is there a way I can record my screen without using the Xbox Game Bar?
Third-party applications like OBS Studio, Snagit, and Bandicam have a load more options.
What is the maximum record time in Windows 10?
There is no maximum recording time per se on the Xbox Game Bar. Everything depends largely on how much disk space and system performance you possess.
How to Record Your Screen in High Quality
From here, you are directed to the settings where you can set your video resolution and frame rate to do high-quality recordings on Xbox Game Bar. Additionally, you may make good use of lighting and an external microphone to enhance the recording quality.
What Other Free Options Aside from Xbox Game Bar?
Thankfully, a few nice things in life are actually free, and that includes downloads like OBS Studio, ShareX, and FlashBack Express-all more advanced recording tools with a degree of customization included.