How to screen record and record yourself at the same time on Windows?

Recording your screen and your webcam/mic simultaneously on Windows is great for tutorials, gaming reactions, or presentations. Built-in tools only capture screen audio. Most let you adjust layout, audio levels, and save as one combined video.

Below are 5 common questions people ask about this process.

1. Which free Windows app is easiest for “how to screen record and record yourself at the same time”?
→ 0BS Studio is the top pick—set up a “Scene” with your display + webcam source.

2. Can I use built‑in Windows tools to do this without installing anything?
→ No—Game Bar and Steps Recorder don’t support webcam overlay. You need external software to truly record screen and record yourself at the same time.

3. How do I sync audio (my voice) with the screen recording?
→ Most apps auto‑sync, but set your mic as an audio input source and system sound as output. 0BS lets you add both tracks.

4. Will recording both drop my frame rate or performance?
→ Yes, it uses CPU/GPU. Lower your output resolution (e.g., 720p) or use hardware encoding (NVENC/AMD) to reduce lag.

5. How do I save my face‑cam as a small circle or corner box?
→ In 0BS/Cam tasia, resize your webcam source, crop it, and position it anywhere—then export as one file. That’s the core of how to screen record and record yourself at the same time—overlay, not separate videos.