Ways to Record With Audio in Windows 11
Windows 11 has a built-in tool for recording apps called the Xbox Game Bar. In addition to recording the screen, you can also record the system audio from your computer and external audio from a microphone. Unfortunately, you can’t record your desktop or Windows File Explorer with the Xbox Game Bar. To do that, you’ll need to use a different method. Other options include Microsoft PowerPoint’s screen recorder, the VLC media player, or a variety of third-party screen capture software.
How to Record Your Screen With the Xbox Game Bar
The Xbox Game Bar is already installed on your Windows 11 PC, so it’s by far the easiest method for screen recording with audio:
How to Record Your Screen With PowerPoint
Another option is to use the screen recorder in Microsoft PowerPoint. You’ll need a Microsoft Office subscription to use the feature. When you’re done, close the Settings window and press Esc on the keyboard to close the Xbox Game Bar.
Other Ways to Screen Record With Audio
There are many third-party screen recorder apps that include tools for editing videos such as Snagit, Screenshot Captor, and ShareX. With Snagit, for instance, you can extract specific frames and create GIFs.
