Windows 11: Record screen – how it works

by Mike

If you want to record the screen in Windows 11, there are two different methods available to you. These are already integrated into the system

Windows 11: Capture screen using the snipping tool

Windows 11 has the Snipping Tool, which is suitable for taking screenshots and screen videos.

  • To open the tool, enter Snipping Tool in the Windows 11 search and select it.
  • Then use the mode to determine the shape of the screen capture. Either the entire screen, a window or a specific section is available for the cut. You can then edit the section again
  • If you want to record a video of your screen instead, click on the Record button in the menu bar. Now click on New recording and select the desired area on the screen.
  • Confirm this via Start to start recording. Once the recording is complete, click Finish. Save images and videos using the Save cropped option
  • Tip: You can use the key combination [Windows key], [SHIFT] and [S] to immediately open the Snipping Tool for an image. Use [Windows key], [SHIFT] and [R] for video recordings instead.

Windows 11: Record screen with Game Bar

It is also possible to use the Game Bar function for Windows 11 screen recording while gaming.

  • Once you have installed the Game Bar, start the desired game. The tool is opened via the key combination [Windows key] and [G].
  • Navigate to the widget menu to obtain the various options. Within this menu, you must then select Capture
  • Now click on Start recording to record a clip or complete walkthroughs. Make sure that you have activated the option Record in the background while I play a game so that the recording runs smoothly
  • You can stop the recording at any time via the Game Bar. You can find all recordings via the Gallery item in the widget menu.
  • Tip: You can also create screenshots via the Game Bar. To do this, select Create screenshot under Capture.

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