How to Record Your Windows Screen With Audio

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open the Snipping Tool application

   Press the Windows key and type Snipping Tool into the search bar. Select the application from the search results to launch the interface.

   Note: Ensure your Snipping Tool is updated to the latest version via the Microsoft Store for full recording functionality.
2. 30 sec

   Switch to video recording mode

   Locate the toolbar at the top of the Snipping Tool window. Click the Video camera icon to transition from screenshot mode to screen recording mode.

3. 30 sec

   Define your recording area

   Click the New button in the top left corner of the interface. Use your cursor to click and drag across the specific area of the screen you wish to record, or select your entire desktop.

4. 30 sec

   Enable system and microphone audio

   Before starting the recording, check the microphone icon in the recording overlay. Click the dropdown arrow to ensure your preferred input device is selected and that system audio capture is enabled.

   Note: If you do not see these options, verify your microphone privacy settings in Windows Settings under Privacy & security.
5. 15 sec

   Start and stop your recording

   Click the Start button in the overlay to begin capturing your screen. When you are finished, click the red Stop icon in the recording toolbar to conclude the session.

6. 45 sec

   Review and export the video file

   Once the recording concludes, the video will open in a preview window within the Snipping Tool. Click the Save icon, choose your destination folder, and select MP4 as the file format.

   Note: The default save location is typically the Videos folder under your User directory.