How do I screen record a certain area on windows 10 pc?

To screen record a specific area on Windows 10, you can use built-in tools like the Xbox Game Bar or third-party software like OBS Studio.

Method 1: Screen Record a certain Area on Windows 10 with Xbox Game Bar

1. Open the area you want to record on your screen.
2. Press Win + G to open the Xbox Game Bar.
3. If it’s your first time, you may need to confirm that this is a game by checking the box.
4. Click the "Capture" widget (or press Win + Alt + R) to start recording.
5. By default, it records the entire screen, but you can crop the recording later.
6. To stop recording, press Win + Alt + R again or click the stop button in the Game Bar.
7. Your recording will be saved in the Captures folder (located in Videos > Captures).

Note: Xbox Game Bar doesn’t natively support recording a specific area, so you’ll need to crop the video afterward using a video editor.

Method 2: Screen Record a Specific Area on Windows 10 via OBS

OBS Studio is a free, powerful tool for screen recording and streaming. Here's how to record a specific area:

1. Download and install OBS Studio from obsproject.com.
2. Open OBS Studio and set up your scene:
3. Under Sources, click the + button and select Display Capture to capture your entire screen.
4. Crop the recording area:
5. Right-click the display capture source and select Transform > Edit Transform.
6. Use the handles to crop the area you want to record.
7. Start recording: Click Start Recording in the lower-right corner.
8. Stop recording: Click Stop Recording when done. The video will be saved in the default location (you can check or change this in Settings > Output > Recording Path).