How to screen record on Windows
- Choose whether to record your microphone and the system sound.
- Click "Start recording" and pick "Entire screen", a window or a tab. Tick "Share system audio" if you want sound from the PC.
- Click "Stop" and download the MP4.
Built-in options on Windows
Vidverter works on Windows 10 and 11 alike, records the whole desktop including File Explorer, and lets you pick microphone and system sound in one place.
- Snipping Tool (Windows 11): press Win + Shift + R, drag over an area and click Start. Newer versions can also record audio.
- Xbox Game Bar: press Win + G, then Win + Alt + R to record. It records one app window at a time and does not record the desktop or File Explorer.
- PowerPoint: Insert → Screen Recording, handy if the video is going into a presentation anyway.
What you get
- Records the whole screen, one window or a single browser tab, with your microphone and (where the browser allows it) the sound of the tab or system.
- Saves an MP4 straight to your computer: no upload, no account, no watermark.
- Free recordings last up to 5 minutes in 1080p; Pro removes the time limit and records in up to 4K at 60 fps.
Frequently asked questions
Does it record sound from my PC?
Yes, in Chrome and Edge: when you choose "Entire screen", tick "Share system audio". When you share a single tab, tick "Share tab audio".
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Vidverter runs entirely in your browser and uses your device's own video encoders. Files never leave your computer or phone, so it is safe for private recordings, and there is no upload or download wait.
Where is the recording saved?
In your Downloads folder as an MP4 file, like any other download.