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How do I record my screen on Windows 10 with sound?
The built-in snipping tool can't record screen with audio. That's why a lot of folks asking this question. Unfortunately, you could be lost in the web as there are so many many options out there. If you want a simple and use-friendly solution, pls check out this one for recording screen with audio on a PC:
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If you want to record screen on Windows 10 with sound, Windows 10 actually comes with several methods, and there is no need to install third-party software. Here are 3 simplest methods to ensure that you can record the screen and sound. Let's take a look!
Method 1: Xbox Game Bar (suitable for recording games and general applications)
The Xbox Game Bar that comes with Windows 10 is the simplest screen recording tool, supporting system sound + microphone.
- Press Win + G to bring up the Xbox Game Bar.
- Click the microphone icon to make sure that both the system sound and the microphone are turned on.
- Press Win + Alt + R to start recording, and a timer will appear in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Press Win + Alt + R again to stop recording, and the video will be automatically saved in the Video → Capture folder.
- Note: Some software (such as desktop and file explorer) may not be able to record with Xbox Game Bar.
Method 2: PowerPoint screen recording
If you have PowerPoint, it comes with a record my screen on Windows 10 with Sound function, which is suitable for recording explanation videos.
- Open PowerPoint and create a new slide.
- Click "Insert" → "Screen Recording" and the recording toolbar will pop up.
- Select the recording area, check "Audio", and then click "Record".
- After recording, click "Stop" and the video will be automatically inserted into PowerPoint.
- Right-click the video → Select "Save as Media" to export an MP4 file.
Advantages: Simple operation, no additional software required, and the recorded MP4 file has good quality.
Method 3: Windows 10 built-in Game DVR
This feature is actually similar to Xbox Game Bar, but you can record screen on Windows 10 with sound in game mode, which is suitable for recording games or full-screen applications.
- Open Settings (Win + I) → "Games" → "Game DVR".
- Make sure "Record game clips, screenshots, and broadcasts" is enabled.
- Enter the application or game you want to record, and press Win + Alt + R to start recording.
- After recording, the video will be saved in "Video → Capture".
If you only need simple screen recording on Windows 10, Windows 10's built-in function is enough, and there is no need to install additional software. Hope it helps!