13+ Ways to Screen Record on Windows 7, 10, 11, and Mac with High Quality and Simplicity

Screen recording is essential for various activities. However, the functionality varies based on the device. To make it easier for you to share your knowledge or entertainment, Mytour Blog will guide you through various methods to screen record on different devices. Let's check it out!

How to Screen Record on Windows, Laptop Quickly

Here are some high-quality methods to screen record on your computer, laptop, with or without sound, and even without additional software. Check them out below:

Screen Recording on Windows 7/8 without Additional Software

On the Microsoft Windows 7/8 operating system, there is a built-in tool called Steps Recorder that allows users to record their actions on the computer. This Steps Recorder tool is effective when users need to capture their activities for sharing with others. However, it has a drawback as the exported file is in .zip format, and after extraction, it becomes a .mht file instead of .mp4. Here are the steps to screen record on Windows using the Steps Recorder tool:

Step 1: Open the Steps Recorder tool.

For Windows 7 operating system:

• Method 1: Users can access the Start menu -> Search program and file. When the search box appears, type “Steps Recorder” to open the tool.
• Method 2: Press the Windows key + R to open the “Run” window. In the window, type “psr” and press “OK”.

For Windows 8 operating system:

• Method 1: Users press the Windows key (Microsoft logo) on the keyboard. Then, type “Steps Recorder” in the search tool and press “OK”.
• Method 2: Users open the “Run” dialog box, similar to the instructions on Win 7 mentioned above.

Step 2: Start recording

• In the Steps Recorder tool dialog, users click on “Start Record” to begin screen recording. The recording time is displayed in the top-right corner of the dialog.
• During the screen recording, if users want to add a note at any step, they can use the “Add comment” feature on the Steps Recorder window.
• The “Highlight Area and Comment” dialog will appear, and users can write a note in it, then press “OK”.

Step 3: Finish recording and save

• After completing the screen recording, users click on “Stop Record” to finish. A window will appear to save the recorded file, users choose “Save” to save the file to a preferred folder.

How to Screen Record on Windows 10

How to Record Screen on Windows 10 with Xbox

Xbox Game Bar, integrated into Windows 10, allows users to record videos and capture screenshots without the need for any additional software. However, to screen record on a Windows 10 computer, users need to ensure that the computer has activated the 'Xbox Game Bar' tool. Specifically:

• To open Xbox Game Bar, press the Windows + G key combination
• In the app interface, press the Windows + ALT + R key combination to record video.

• On the left corner of the screen, you will find the 'Capture' toolbar, which includes:

Step 1: Capture the device's screen.

Step 2: Export a video recording of the previous 30 seconds of the screen.

Step 3: Record the device's screen again.

Step 4: Toggle the microphone on/off while recording the screen.

• Afterward, the screen recording will be saved in the folder:

This PC  -> Videos -> Captures.

Or C:\User\ Admin\Videos\Captures.

Important Note: If there is an error during screen recording, go to the 'Settings' section to adjust. Click on the gear icon to open the 'Settings' interface, then choose 'Use game mode for this game' to continue recording.

How to Record PC Screen with Powerpoint

Powerpoint is widely known for its presentation functions, but another special feature that many users may not fully explore is screen recording. The process of recording the screen with Powerpoint is quite simple, consisting of the following steps:

• Step 1: Open the slide you want to record in Powerpoint
• Step 2: On the 'Insert' tab, select 'Screen Recording'.

• Step 3: On the Screen Recording control, choose 'Select Area' to choose the screen recording area (The minimum size of the recording area is 64 x 64 pixels). Powerpoint will automatically record audio and mouse cursor. If users want to mute audio recording, press 'Windows+Shift+U', to hide the mouse cursor, press 'Windows+Shift+O'.

• Step 4: Click 'Record'. If users don't pin the control panel to the screen, it will slide inside the margin while recording. To display the control panel again, users need to point the mouse cursor to the top of the screen.

• Step 5: Controls on the screen recording panel

Press 'Pause' to temporarily stop recording.

Press 'Record' to continue recording.

Press 'Stop' to end the recording session.

• Step 6: After finishing the screen recording, users save the recording by going to 'File -> Save', and the screen recording video will be embedded into the selected slide.

How to screen record with Google Meet

Here's a simple method to capture essential content during a class or an important meeting on Google Meet in just a few steps:

Step 1: First, open Google Meet and click the 'New Meeting' button to create a new meeting.

Step 2: Next, click the three-dot icon at the bottom right corner of the screen → Select 'Manage recording'.

Step 3: Proceed to select 'Start recording' → 'Start' to initiate the recording. In case you want to stop recording the meeting, choose 'Stop recording', and the recording will be saved to Google Drive for easy access.

Step 4: To download the recording, go to your Gmail inbox → Select the email from Google Meet → Choose 'Open in Drive'.

Note: However, this feature is only available for the meeting host. Participants in the meeting or online class won't be able to utilize this feature.

How to Record Screen on Macbook

For Macbook, there are two methods to screen record as outlined below:

Screen Recording Shortcut on MacOS Mojave and above without Software

On MacOS Mojave and above, users can record the entire screen or a portion of it using the shortcut “Command+Shift+5”. Subsequently, the screen recording tool will appear:

• To capture the entire screen, users press 'Record Entire Screen.'

• To record a specific portion of the screen, users click on the fifth icon from the left, then select 'Record.'

• To stop recording, press the 'Esc' key on the keyboard. After finishing the recording, the thumbnail of the recorded video will appear in the bottom right corner.

• The recorded video will be automatically saved, and users can choose the folder to save the video as they prefer.

* In the options on the control panel, you can customize various settings:

• Save to: Location to save the video
• Timer: Set the countdown time before starting the video recording (5 seconds, 10 seconds, or 15 seconds)
• Microphone: Record screen with audio from the microphone
• Show Floating Thumbnail: Configure whether to display the video thumbnail after recording on the screen.
• Show Mouse Clicks: Activate the circular black border when clicking the mouse during video recording.

Screen recording with Quicktime Player

For Macbooks using an operating system lower than Mojave, users can screen record using the pre-installed software 'Quicktime Player' on Macbook.

• Step 1: Open the 'Quicktime Player' software, then select 'File -> New Screen Recording'

• Step 2: Click the red 'Record' button to start recording

To record the entire screen, users click anywhere on the screen.

To record a specific area, users should drag the mouse to the desired region, then select 'Start Recording within that area'.

• Step 3: Finish the recording

Press the “Esc” key to conclude, and the video will be automatically saved.

High-Quality Screen Recording with Free Software

In addition to the methods mentioned earlier, there are numerous free software options available for easy screen recording with just a few simple steps. Here are some suggestions for your reference:

Flashback Express Software

Flashback Express allows users to capture high-quality screen videos and conveniently export them directly to YouTube.

• Step 1: Download and install Flashback Express software on your computer.
• Step 2: Next, choose 'Record' to select the appropriate recording mode. There are various modes such as Fullscreen, Windows, Region, etc.
• Step 3: Once done, press save to end the recording session.

Screen Recording with Camtasia Studio Software

This is a free software that allows you to record, edit, and produce videos quickly and easily.

• Step 1: Download Camtasia Studio software and proceed with the installation.
• Step 2: Next, click the 'New Recording' button in the 'Get Started' section located at the bottom left of the screen.
• Step 3: Press the 'REC' button with the red dot on the top right of the toolbar to start recording.
• Step 4: Finally, you can press 'Pause' to temporarily stop, click 'Stop' to finish, or 'Delete' to permanently remove the video.

TinyTake – High-Quality Screen Recording Software

This software provides users with many options such as high-quality image support, note creation, and drag-and-drop images from video collections, all with simple steps as outlined below:

• Step 1: Download and install TinyTake on your computer.
• Step 2: Select the 'Video' icon on the toolbar and click 'Capture.'
• Step 3: Click 'Start Recording' to initiate the recording process.
• Step 4: Then, choose 'Pause' to temporarily stop or press 'Finish' if you want to end the recording.
• Step 5: To save, click 'Save and Share' → Choose 'Save Locally.'

In this article, Mytour has guided you on various ways to record your computer screen on different devices quickly and accurately. We hope this information is helpful, enabling you to work more efficiently and proactively. For the easiest screen recording, investing in a high-quality laptop is essential. Additionally, Mytour has many informative posts about technology, so stay tuned for updates!