Choose your recording mode - Screen, Camera, or Both!

📱 Mobile Browser Limitation Screen recording is not supported in mobile browsers due to security restrictions. You can still record from your camera, or install our native app for full screen recording.

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Screen
Record your screen
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Webcam
Record from camera
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Combined
Screen + webcam
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Screenshot
Capture screen image

Select a mode and click "Start Recording"

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Settings

Audio Options

Quality Settings

Format

Recording Engine

About Our Free Screen Recorder

Welcome to HowToScreenRecord.com — your complete destination for screen recording and video recording needs. Our free online screen recorder allows you to capture your screen, webcam, and audio directly from your browser without any downloads or installations required.

Whether you need to learn how to screen record for tutorials, presentations, gaming, or online meetings, our tool provides everything you need. We support all major platforms and browsers, making it easy to record a video of your screen on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome OS.

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100% Free

No watermarks, no time limits, no registration required

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Privacy First

All recordings stay on your device - nothing uploaded to servers

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Instant Recording

Start recording in seconds - no software to download

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Works Everywhere

Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari browsers

Screen Recording Tools & Features

Our screen recorder comes packed with powerful features to help you create professional video recordings. Explore our complete suite of screen recording and online camera tools below.

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Screen Recording

Capture your entire screen, a specific window, or a browser tab. Perfect for tutorials, demonstrations, and screen recording gameplay. Learn how to screen record with just a few clicks.

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Webcam Recording

Use your online camera to record a video of yourself. Great for vlogs, video messages, and personal recordings. Switch between front and rear cameras on mobile devices.

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Combined Mode

Record your screen and webcam simultaneously with picture-in-picture overlay. Ideal for creating engaging tutorials where viewers can see you while following your screen recording.

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Screenshot Capture

Take instant screenshots of your entire screen or select a specific region. Save and download images directly to your device for quick sharing and documentation.

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Audio Recording

Capture microphone audio for narration and system audio for complete video recording. Record meetings, music, or any sound playing on your computer.

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Quality Settings

Choose from multiple quality options including 1080p Full HD, 720p HD, and optimized settings for smaller file sizes. Customize your screen recording experience.

How To Screen Record - Complete Guide

Learn how to screen record on different devices and platforms. Follow our step-by-step guides for screen recording on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android.

How to Screen Record on Windows

Learn how to screen record on Windows using our free online tool. No software installation needed — works directly in your browser on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Open HowToScreenRecord.com

Navigate to our website using Chrome, Edge, or Firefox browser on your Windows PC. All modern browsers support our screen recorder.

Select Your Recording Mode

Choose "Screen Only" to record just your screen, "Webcam" for camera recording, or "Combined" for picture-in-picture video recording.

Configure Audio Settings

Enable "Record Microphone" for voice narration and "System Audio" to capture sounds from your Windows computer during screen recording.

Start Recording

Click "Start Recording" and select which screen, window, or Chrome tab you want to record. Windows will ask for permission to share your screen.

Stop and Download

When finished, click "Stop Recording". Preview your screen recording and download it in WebM or MP4 format to your Windows PC.

How to Screen Record on Mac

Our guide on how to screen record on Mac or how to record screen on Mac will get you started in minutes. Works perfectly on macOS Monterey, Ventura, and Sonoma.

Open Safari or Chrome

Visit HowToScreenRecord.com in Safari, Chrome, or Firefox on your Mac. Safari works great for basic screen recording.

Grant Screen Recording Permission

macOS requires you to grant screen recording permission in System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Screen Recording. Add your browser to the allowed apps.

Choose Recording Mode

Select your preferred mode: Screen, Webcam, or Combined. For Mac tutorials, the Combined mode shows your face alongside your screen recording.

Select What to Record

Click Start Recording and choose to share your entire screen, a specific app window, or a browser tab. macOS shows a preview of each option.

Save Your Recording

Stop recording when done and download your video. Mac users can easily share recordings via AirDrop or import directly into iMovie for editing.

How to Screen Record on iPhone

Learn how to screen record on iPhone using the built-in iOS screen recording feature. This works on iPhone 8 and newer running iOS 14 or later.

Add Screen Recording to Control Center

Go to Settings > Control Center. Find "Screen Recording" in the list and tap the green + button to add it. This enables the screen record feature on your iPhone.

Open Control Center

On iPhone X or later, swipe down from the top-right corner. On older iPhones, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access Control Center.

Enable Microphone (Optional)

Long-press the Screen Recording button to open options. Tap the Microphone icon to enable audio recording for your iPhone screen recording.

Start iPhone Screen Recording

Tap the Screen Recording button (circle icon). A 3-second countdown begins, then everything on your iPhone screen is recorded.

Stop and Access Recording

Tap the red status bar at the top of your screen and confirm to stop. Your video recording is saved to the Photos app automatically.

How to Screen Record on Android

Learn how to screen record on Android using the built-in screen recording feature. This works on Android 11 and later, including Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, and other Android devices.

Open Quick Settings

Swipe down from the top of your Android screen to open the notification panel, then swipe down again to expand the full Quick Settings panel. Look for the "Screen Record" or "Screen Recorder" tile.

Add Screen Recorder Tile (If Missing)

If you don't see the Screen Record tile, tap the pencil or edit icon in Quick Settings. Find "Screen Record" in the available tiles and drag it to your active tiles. This enables quick access to Android screen recording.

Configure Audio Settings

Tap the Screen Record tile to start. Before recording begins, choose your audio preferences: "No audio", "Media sounds" (device audio only), "Media sounds and mic" (both), or "Microphone" only for voiceovers.

Start Recording

Tap "Start" or "Start Recording" after selecting your audio options. A countdown timer (usually 3 seconds) will appear, then your screen recording begins. A red indicator appears in your status bar while recording.

Stop and Save Recording

To stop recording, swipe down from the top and tap "Stop" in the Screen Recorder notification. Your video recording is automatically saved to your Gallery or Photos app in the "Screen recordings" folder.

💡 Android Screen Recording Tips

  • Samsung Devices: Samsung Galaxy phones have their own Game Launcher with built-in recording for games.
  • Show Touches: Enable "Show touches" in Screen Recorder settings to display tap indicators - great for tutorials.
  • Third-Party Apps: If your Android version doesn't have built-in recording, try apps like AZ Screen Recorder or XRecorder from the Play Store.
  • Internal Audio: Recording internal audio requires Android 10 or later on most devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about screen recording, video recording, and using our free screen recorder tool.

What is screen recording?

Screen recording is the process of capturing everything that happens on your computer or mobile device screen as a video file. It's useful for creating tutorials, recording gameplay, capturing online meetings, demonstrating software, and more. Our screen recorder makes this process simple and free.

How to screen record with audio?

To screen record with audio, click on "Settings" before starting your recording. Enable "Record Microphone" for voice narration and "System Audio" to capture sounds from your computer. Both options can be combined for complete audio capture in your video recording.

Is this screen recorder completely free?

Yes! Our online screen recorder is 100% free to use. There are no watermarks on your recordings, no time limits, and no registration required. Simply open the website and start screen recording immediately. We believe everyone should have access to quality video recording tools.

How to screen record on Windows?

To learn how to screen record on Windows: 1) Open HowToScreenRecord.com in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox. 2) Select "Screen Only" or "Combined" mode. 3) Configure your audio settings. 4) Click "Start Recording" and choose which screen or window to share. 5) Click "Stop" when finished and download your recording.

How to screen record on Mac?

For how to screen record on Mac or how to record screen on Mac: 1) Open our website in Safari or Chrome. 2) Grant screen recording permission in System Preferences when prompted. 3) Select your recording mode. 4) Click Start Recording and choose your screen or window. 5) Stop and download when done.

How to screen record on iPhone?

To learn how to screen record on iPhone: 1) Go to Settings > Control Center and add "Screen Recording". 2) Open Control Center by swiping down from top-right. 3) Long-press the record button to enable microphone if needed. 4) Tap to start recording (3-second countdown). 5) Tap the red status bar to stop. Recording saves to Photos.

How to screen record on Android?

To learn how to screen record on Android: 1) Swipe down twice from the top of your screen to open Quick Settings. 2) Tap the "Screen Record" tile (add it via the edit button if missing). 3) Choose your audio settings - device audio, microphone, or both. 4) Tap "Start" and wait for the countdown. 5) Swipe down and tap "Stop" when finished. Your recording saves to your Gallery app automatically.

What video formats are supported?

Our screen recorder saves videos in WebM format by default, which offers excellent quality and smaller file sizes. You can also download your screen recording as MP4 for maximum compatibility with video players, social media platforms, and video editing software.

Can I record my webcam while screen recording?

Yes! Select the "Combined" mode to record a video of both your screen and webcam simultaneously. Your online camera feed appears as a picture-in-picture overlay on your screen recording. You can drag to reposition and resize the webcam window. Perfect for tutorials and presentations.

Is my privacy protected?

Absolutely! All screen recording and video recording happens locally in your browser. Your recordings are never uploaded to our servers. Everything stays on your device until you choose to download or share it. We take your privacy seriously.

Which browsers are supported?

Our screen recorder works with all modern browsers including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. For the best screen recording experience with all features including system audio, we recommend using Chrome or Edge on desktop computers.

Choose Format

Select the format you want to download your recording in:

WEBM

WebM Format

Original quality • Smaller file size
MP4

MP4 Format

Better compatibility • Universal playback