Record desktop Game Bar Windows 10
How to record your screen and webcam in Windows 10There's a built-in screen recorder, but third-party software is great for webcam footageBy Anyron Copeman, Senior Staff Writer| 08 Feb 2021 Show
One of the most high-profile features released in Windows 10's May 2019 update was the Xbox Game Bar. Designed to create a more immersive PC gaming experience, it makes various tools available to all users via a quick keyboard shortcut. Among these is the ability to record your screen, which works well across all Windows 10 apps. However, you'll still need third-party software if you want to capture your screen at the same time. How to record your screen in Windows 10The Xbox Game Bar is technically available on all Windows 10 PCs, but won't work on some devices. This includes those with a specific type of graphics card, but it's still worth trying if you're not sure. It's also important to note that Game Bar won't be able to record in File Explorer or directly on the desktop. When using these apps, the option to record will be greyed out and you'll see a message saying 'Gaming features aren't available for the Windows desktop or File Explorer'. Before you begin, it's important to check that Game Bar is enabled. Head to Settings > Gaming > Game bar and ensure the toggle is set to 'On'. From here, you can also customise the keyboard shortcuts for various operations, but for the purpose of this tutorial, we'll be using the defaults:
There's also a handy feature that allows you to record your screen in the background. This is especially useful for an in-game highlight, but can also be an effective way of diagnosing issues with your device:
How to record your screen and webcam simultaneously in Windows 10That method works fine if you're looking to just record your voice and what's on your display, but what if you want to capture webcam footage at the same time. For that purpose, we recommend OBS Studio. Once you've downloaded the free software from the OBS website and installed it on your PC, here's what to do next: Top Christmas DealsOnly the best deals on the best products handpicked by our expert editors Amazon Echo Dot (3rd-gen)From: Amazon Was: £39.99 Now: £17 (Get 2 for £29.99 with 2ECHODOT) View Deal Samsung Galaxy A52s 5GFrom: Samsung Was: £409 Now: £329 (£80 off with cashback) View Deal Xiaomi Mi 11 (8GB/128GB) + Mi True Wireless Earphones 2SFrom: Xiaomi Was: £828.99 Now: £599 (£150 off + free Mi True Wireless Earphones 2S) View Deal Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (128GB) w/ keyboard + stylusFrom: Currys Was: £599 Now: £549 (£50 off) View Deal iD Mobile: Unlimited data with £50 Currys gift cardFrom: iD Mobile Now: £16 per month View Deal Samsung Galaxy A12 + Nintendo Switch + Mario Kart 8 DeluxeFrom: Virgin Media Now: From £22 per month View Deal Oppo A54 5G with free Nintendo Switch OLEDFrom: Virgin Media Now: From £24 per month View Deal Samsung Galaxy S21 5G with Galaxy Buds 2From: Virgin Now: From £29 per month (2GB) View Deal Nintendo SwitchFrom: ShopTo via eBay Was: £259.99 Now: £239.99 (£20 off) View Deal Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (6GB RAM, 128GB) + Mi Band 5From: Xiaomi Was: £268.99 Now: £199 (£30 off + Free Mi Band 5) View Deal Top Christmas DealsOnly the best deals on the best products handpicked by our expert editors Asus Vivobook 15From: Staples Was: $449.99 Now: $279.99 ($170 off) View Deal Fitbit Charge 5From: Amazon US Was: $179.95 Now: $129.95 ($50 off) View Deal Disney+ Up to 6 monthsFrom: Amazon Music Was: $47.94 Now: Free with Amazon Music Unlimited ($9.99 per month/$7.99 for Prime Members) View Deal Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3From: Best Buy Was: $1799.99 Now: $1399.99 ($400 off) View Deal Microsoft Surface Pro 7 (Core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage)From: Best Buy Was: $899.99 Now: $699.99 ($200 off) View Deal Fitbit LuxeFrom: Amazon US Was: $149.95 Now: $99.95 ($50 off) View Deal Amazon Fire TV Stick 4KFrom: Amazon US Was: $49.99 Now: $29.99 ($20 off) View Deal Theragun: Cyber Monday Sale USFrom: Theragun Now: From $174 (Up to $300 off) View Deal Samsung Galaxy Buds+From: Walmart Was: $149.99 Now: $79.99 ($70 off) View Deal Apple MacBook Air, M1, 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB (2020)From: Amazon US Was: $1,249 Now: $1,099 ($149 off) View Deal
Screen recording on Macwas introduced with macOS Mojave in 2018, but we still recommend OBS if you're looking to use webcam footage too. Want to just capture stills? Check out seven ways to take a screenshot in Windows 10. |