How to Record Your Screen on Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Snipping Tool

   Press the Windows key on your keyboard and type 'Snipping Tool'. Select the app from the search results to launch the interface.

   Note: Win + Shift + S
2. 30 sec

   Select Video Mode

   Within the Snipping Tool window, click the Video Camera icon located in the top navigation bar. This switches the mode from image capture to screen recording.

   Note: The camera icon only appears in updated versions of Windows 11.
3. 1 min

   Define the Recording Area

   Click the 'New' button in the top left corner of the Snipping Tool. Your screen will dim, and your cursor will change to a crosshair; click and drag to draw a rectangle over the area you wish to record.

   Note: You can resize the frame handles after selecting the area if adjustments are required.
4. 30 sec

   Start the Capture

   Click the 'Start' button at the top of the selected area. A three-second countdown will appear before the recording begins automatically.

   Note: Ensure your system volume is unmuted if you intend to capture application audio.
5. 30 sec

   Stop and Save the Recording

   Click the red 'Stop' square button in the recording overlay when you finish your session. A preview window will open showing your captured video.

6. 1 min

   Save the File to Disk

   Click the 'Save' icon in the top right corner of the preview window. Choose your desired destination folder, name your file, and click 'Save' to export it as an MP4.

   Note: Files are saved as .mp4 by default for maximum compatibility.