Here’s how you can screen record on Windows PC, Mac, and other devices

Want to know how to record your computer screen, follow the below article.

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If you want to record the screen on your PC, here we have provided a simple and quick guide for recording your computer screen on a Mac and Windows PC. The built-in tools of Windows and macOS allow us to capture our screen activity.

Screen Record on Mac

Apple’s built-in app QuickTime Player enables us to record, edit, play, and share audio and video files. By using this we can record our computer screen.

Steps involved in it: Go to Launchpad > Quicktime Player> Go to File > New Screen Recording> Choose your screen preferences and click Record.


Screen Record on Windows 11

Microsoft’s built-in app, Xbox, the app provides us to record video games on our computer. We can also use it for recording screens for marketing purposes, though.

Steps involved in it: Open Xbox app> Open the Game Bar> Click the gear icon> Click Capture in the pop-up menu> Click the Record button.
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Windows logo key (plus) Alt (plus) R

​Windows logo key (plus) Alt (plus) R​

Windows (plus) Shift (plus) S

​Windows (plus) Shift (plus) S​

Window (plus) V

​ Window (plus) V​

Window logo key (plus) . or (plus) ;

Window logo key (plus) . or (plus) ;

Windows (plus) L

Windows (plus) L​

Window (plus) X

Window (plus) X​

Windows + D

Windows + D​

Windows (plus) Tab

Windows (plus) Tab​

F11 or Windows (plus) Up arrow

F11 or Windows (plus) Up arrow ​

Screen Record on Android

Steps involved in it: Scroll down from the top of the screen> Tap the Screen Record bar> Tap Start.
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Screen Record on iPhone and iPad: Scroll down from the top of the screen> Tap the Screen Record bar> Tap Start.

More advanced tools for Screen Recording in Mac and Windows:


Here is the list of the best screen recording tools for Mac and Windows which are also free.

1. Loom
Loom offers us to swiftly record our screen with video as well as audio and also one can share the video with others. The shared link can also be protected with a password for extra security. Apart from this Loom can be used for easy editing, and also allows us to trim the video or add a thumbnail.
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2. OBS Studio
OBS Studio is an excellent software for screen recording and live streaming. Basically it is designed for gamers to record and stream their video games. In addition to this, OBS Studio also offers advanced post-production tools, like customizable transitions, muting or turning on audio sources, and editing.

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FAQs

  1. Can we use OBS Studio for screen recording?
    Yes
  2. Can we use Apple’s built-in app QuickTime Player for screen recording?
    Yes
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