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In today’s post, we’ll show you how to record your screen on Windows with audio in 3 simple ways.

Let’s get started!

When it comes to recording your screen on Windows with audio, you have 3 options. You can:

1. Record your screen using a professional screen recorder like Vmaker
2. Record your screen using the built-in Windows screen recorder – the Xbox Game Bar
3. Record your screen using Microsoft PowerPoint

Without any further ado, let’s explore each of these 3 methods in detail.

In this method, you’ll learn how to screen record on Windows with internal & mic audio using a user-friendly screen recorder called Vmaker.

Vmaker is a Windows screen recorder that lets you record, edit, and share unlimited number of recordings for free!

Unlike Windows Game Bar, Vmaker doesn’t limit your recording duration and allows you to record your videos for unlimited duration.

Now, let’s go ahead and see how you can record your screen on Windows with internal and microphone audio.

i) Sign up & download Vmaker’s Windows application

Head over to Vmaker’s official page and sign up.

As soon as you sign up, you will be taken to Vmaker’s dashboard.

Click on the ‘Download‘ button on the top right corner of the dashboard and download the software to your Windows computer.

ii) Launch the application on your device

Once the download is complete, you can give all the necessary permissions and launch Vmaker on your computer.

iii) Customize your recording preferences

As soon as you’ve launched the application, you can start customizing your recording preferences according to your personal requirements.

Start by selecting your desired recording mode, recording area, and audio inputs.

If your requirements are basic, you can proceed with this.

But, if you wish to access advanced features, you can click on the horizontal dot matrix on the top of your pop-up and choose ‘Preferences.’

As soon as you click on the preferences, you will be directed to a tab like the one shown below.

Enable all the features you would like to add to your recording.

iv) Record your screen

When you’re done customizing all your recording preferences, you can proceed to recording your video.

Just click on the ‘Start Recording‘ button when you’re ready and the video will start recording.

While recording the video, you can make use of Vmaker’s drawing tool to highlight important sections of your screen. This will help in conveying your points clearly and keep your viewers engaged throughout the recording.

Just click on the brush icon on the left-hand side of your screen and highlight important sections of your screen while explaining your points.

When you’re done, you can stop the recording by clicking on the red dock button on the left-hand side of your screen.

v) Edit & share your recording with others

The finished recording will now be available on Vmaker’s player page.

Here, you will have options to download, edit, and share your video with others.

While Xbox Game Bar allows you to record your screen for free, it does have a few serious limitations. Here’s a list of the common problems users face while using the Xbox Game Bar:

• It cannot record internal audio
• It cannot record multiple screens and windows simultaneously
• It has a 2-hour recording time limit
• It can only record one application at a time
• It cannot capture your entire screen or your desktop

But, if you’re a light user who wishes to record just gameplay, you can go ahead and use this tool to record your screen on Windows with sound.

Just follow these simple instructions.

Step 1: Close all the other unnecessary applications running in the background and keep only the application you’d like to record from open.

Step 2: Use the shortcut combination Windows Key + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 3: Once you have access to the Game Bar, you can go ahead and start recording your screen by clicking on the Capture icon from the menu bar on top of the screen.

Step 5: When you’re ready to record, click on the Record icon.

Step 6: Whenever you’re done, you can click on the same button to stop the recording. The video will automatically be saved in the captured file.

You can view your videos by clicking on ‘see my captures‘ option.

Another quick way to record your screen on Windows with audio is to use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Follow these simple instructions to get started.

Step 1: Open Microsoft PowerPoint.

Step 2: Open a new slide and click on the ‘Record’ option in the home tab.

Step 3: As soon as you click on the ‘Record’ option, you will be able to see multiple recording options on your screen. You can customize your recording preferences according to your own needs.

You can enable your camera & microphone, and also change your webcam background.

Step 4: Once you’ve customized your recording preferences, you can go ahead and start recording your video. Just click on the red dock button to get started.

Step 5: When you’re done recording, you can stop the recording and export the video.

If you need a versatile desktop screen recorder that has both basic and advanced features, Movavi Screen Recorder can help you out.

In fact, even for free screen recording, it still manages to provide you with a lot of flexibility and control.
Let’s see how you can get started with the program:

Step 1: Head over to the official website and download this free screen recorder for PC. Choose between Windows and Mac versions.

Step 2: Launch Movavi Screen Recorder and head to the Settings.

Here, you can change the basic settings like countdown and sound notification, as well as things like file destination, hotkeys, frame rate, audio quality, cursor effects, etc. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3: On the toolbar, hit on the Screen recording icon. You can also use the default keyboard shortcut F10 to start. Choose the area you want to record.

You can capture a specific window, app, entire screen, or a custom region. Turn any switches on if you need to record audio from a microphone, system sound, or webcam.

Step 4: Hit the REC button. After a 3-second countdown, the recording will start. You can pause it anytime with the respective button or F9 hotkey.

While recording, add annotations with arrows, shapes, or pen. You can also use your cursor to highlight or point out something important and take screenshots if needed.

Step 5: When you’re done, click the Stop icon or F10 key to end the session.

You’ll get a preview of your video and a trimming window to cut out the unnecessary parts if needed. Then, use the Export button to save the file in a desired format or share it on YouTube, Google Drive, and some other platforms.

FAQs

Windows 10 comes with a built-in screen recorder called Xbox Game bar. This screen recorder can record screen, webcam and audio, which can then be used to create interactive digital brochures and other types of media. It’s easy to use, but comes with many disadvantages.

You can also use Vmaker, which is a more advanced screen recorder and comes with an AI video editor too. This editor can help you transform raw videos into stunning videos and offers manual video editing features like cut, crop, trim, resize, rotate, change speed, flip, merge, and more.

You can use the Windows 10 built-in screen recorder Xbox Game Bar for recording screen with audio for free.

You can also use advanced Windows screen recorders like Vmaker, OBS, & Screenrec. These are free screen recorders with more advanced features.

The best screen recorder will depend on the choice of features you’re looking for in a screen recorder and your budget. Here’s a list of 10 best tools for Windows PC for recording screen

1. Vmaker
2. OBS
3. Screenrec
4. Bandicam
5. Loom
6. Icecream screen recorder
7. Flashback Pro
8. Movavi
9. Ashampoo
10. Apowersoft

To screen record in your laptop with audio, you can use a screen recorder like Vmaker. You can follow these simple steps to record your Windows laptop screen using Vmaker:

1. Install Vmaker on your laptop
2. Open Vmaker and choose your preferences
3. Click on the “Start Recording” button

That’s it. You have made the first screen recording video on your laptop using Vmaker.

Recommended Readings:

How to Screen Record on Windows 7 with Audio

How to Screen Record on Windows 11 with Sound

How to Screen Record on Windows with Voice

How to Screen Record on PC with Audio

How to Screen Record on Computer with Audio

How to Screen Record on Laptop with Audio

How to screen record on Windows PC – The easiest way to do that

Great. This blog will tell you how to do it in the simplest way and for free.

This blog will be useful to you irrespective of what version of Windows you’re using. It can be Windows 10 or Windows 11. Doesn’t matter. All you have to do is follow the steps listed in the blog.

Let’s get going.

This is the first, and the most important step before you start screen recording videos on Windows. Choosing the right screen recorder is like making the right investment.

When you use a screen recorder that is easy-to-use and has all the required features, you don’t have to worry about switching from one tool to another. You can just stick to one, and keep making videos.

To help you decide the best screen recorder for your Windows PC we have written a detailed blog on this topic – The 10 best screen recorders for Windows PC

As it’s not easy to decide which screen recorder will be the right one for you, we have curated the list by highlighting when a particular screen recorder can be the best choice for you. We highly recommend you read the blog to get a deep idea about each screen recorder.

But, for a quick reference, here’s the list of tools we covered in that blog –

As we’re tackling the question of how you can record your Windows PC screen for free and the easiest way, we will suggest two techniques for this.

I) Using Windows 10 built-in screen recorder Xbox Game Bar – A step-by-step guide of how you can use this tool to record gameplays & single window screen recordings

II) Using Vmaker – A walkthrough of the free version, so that you can try it out yourself without making any monetary commitment.

Tip

If you’re not sure how screen recording can be helpful to you, then check out our video on 63 ways to use a screen recorder

We didn’t include Xbox Game Bar in our list of best screen recording tools for Windows PC because it lacks many features. We couldn’t recommend it to anyone who creates or wants to create multiple screen recording videos during the day.

But, if you’re a light user, like a gamer who only wants to record gameplays for fun, then you can definitely go ahead with this tool.

Here are the steps you need to follow to make a screen recording video using Xbox Game Bar –

1) Keep the application open that you want to record. Close or minimize the other windows because Game Bar can only record one window at a time

2) Press the Windows Key + G to open Game Bar

3) Select the Capture icon from the menu bar of the tool

5) Click on the Record button to start recording

6) If the Game Bar menu disappears while recording, then press Windows Key + G to make it reappear

7) Once it’s back, use the same recording button to stop recording

8) After you have recorded the video, you can watch the recordings by clicking on See my captures option

To start with the recording you have to download the Vmaker’s Screen Recorder for Windows.

Follow these steps to get that done –

• Head over to the Vmaker website
• Click on the Sign up now button
• Enter your username, email address and password. You can also sign up with your Google and Facebook account
• After you click on the Sign up button, you will see a dashboard pop-up. Download the Vmaker for Windows app
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation

After you have downloaded the Vmaker app, you can start using it immediately. You don’t have to create a paid account at the get-go. You can enjoy using the free features for a lifetime and upgrade anytime you like.

Step 1: Open the Vmaker app

You will see a screen like the one above

Step 2: Choose your mode

From the screen above, you need to choose the mode of recording.

Screen: This mode will record only your screen. This is an ideal choice for recording YouTube videos, webinars or even meetings.

Webcam: If you just want to record a personalized message for someone, and don’t have anything to share on your screen, then this should be your go-to choice.

Screen + Webcam: This is our favorite recording mode. Because you can use this mode for multiple reasons. We highly recommend trying out this mode for maximum engagement.

Schedule: This is a paid feature. It allows you to schedule your recordings. Once you set the time, Vmaker will automatically start recording your screen. All you have to do is keep the app open.

Step 3: Start recording

After you have chosen the recording mode, click on the Start Recording button. If you’re recording webcam and screen, check if you have enabled Webcam recording.

Step 4: Stop recording

To stop recording you can click on the timer that appears at the top of the page as highlighted in the screenshot above. After you stop recording, you will see a window open in a new tab. It will show the status of the video you just recorded getting uploaded on the cloud.

Do not close the tab or refresh the page as it may result in losing the recording

Edit your recordings with Vmaker’s built-in video editor

It’s tough to get a perfect recording at one go. Therefore, the basic editing suite inside Vmaker will help you to tweak the video to make it more appealing. In the free plan you can trim, crop, zoom in, flip and rotate your videos.

If you plan to add your own videos in between, at the start or end of the video, or add a soundtrack, then you can get access to these features by signing up for the premium plans.

For a complete comparison of the pricing plans, you can check the pricing page.

Share your videos on social media instantly

After you have edited your video, you can share it from the Vmaker dashboard.

Click on the icons of Facebook, Twitter or any other social media channel where you want to share your video.

After you’ve done that, log-in to your account and click share. You can also embed the link or share it via Gmail with others.

It’s an excellent idea to make videos by recording screen and webcam on your Windows computer. It’s easy and takes a lot less effort to create a video on your own.

However, there is an element of risk attached here. And, that is picking the right screen recorder for your computer. There are ample choices, and by all means, refer to our blog on the best screen recorders because it will give you straight facts & deep analysis.

But, if you want to save time, then we recommend trying the built-in screen recorder Xbox Game Bar or Vmaker. If you’re a light user, and you make screen recording videos occasionally, then the Game Bar is the best choice.

If you’re a regular user and make multiple screen recording videos every day, then Vmaker will be an ideal investment for you.

FAQs

1) What is screen recording?

Screen recording is a process of making videos by recording the screen of your Windows computer. Screen recording videos are very useful for making tutorial videos, sharing video feedback, product support videos and for a lot of other purposes. It’s easy to make screen recordings and doesn’t require any kind of formal training in video making

2) Which screen recorder is the best for Windows PC?

The best screen recorder will depend on the choice of features you’re looking for in a screen recorder and your budget. Here’s a list of 10 best tools for Windows PC for recording screen

1. Vmaker
2. OBS
3. Screenrec
4. Bandicam
5. Loom
6. Icecream screen recorder
7. Flashback Pro
8. Movavi
9. Ashampoo
10. Apowersoft

3) How to screen record on Windows PC for free?

You can use the Windows built-in screen recorder Xbox Game Bar to record your screen for free. But, it has limited features and cannot record the whole screen.

You can also use screen recorders like Vmaker that offer a free plan for the lifetime. It can record in multiple modes, and it’s more advanced than Xbox Game Bar

Recommended Readings:

How to Screen Record on Windows 10

How to Screen Record on Windows 7 with Audio

How to Screen Record on Dell Windows

How to Screen Record on a Samsung Computer

How to Screen Record on Windows Surface