How to Record Screen using Microsoft PowerPoint

In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how to record your PC screen on desktop or laptop using Microsoft PowerPoint. I show how to record your full screen or just an area of your screen. You'll also learn how to edit your video, including cropping and trimming and how to export your video, either on a slide or as an mp4 file.

As full-disclosure, I work at Microsoft as a full-time employee.

[helenthompson]

Thank you so much for this! Yesterday my boss asked me to make a video to demonstrate to patents how to use certain web apps, and I’ve lain awake all night worrying about how to it. You’ve made my life so much easier!

[bcsumaya]

Kevin, as always I never watch one of your tutorials without being absolutely impressed! Thanks

[thegoldenking]

I've been using PPT for years and this is the first time I know it has a screen recorder, thank you.

[rizwanaaslam]

Thanks a lot :) At last my search for screen recording apps ends here... after watching your video tutorial to record screen using MS POWERPOINT.. GOOD JOB.

[melindagibson]

Can I just say a huge THANK YOU! That was SO easy to follow and I just did my first recording of how I use a particular database to share with my colleagues. So practical! Thank you!

[goodjobbymath]

You solved my problem of figuring out how I was going to record my screen... Thank you sir, very much!!

[askrealtortony]

Thanks Kevin, this is a great work around, I had no idea I had the tools to record my screen. Awesome!

[SpotlightImpact]

I love this! I was just showing my coworkers how to do screen recordings right in PPT - no special screen recording software needed. So useful!

[sanjanadeb]

Had no idea I could record my screen with powerpoint! Thanks!

[craig]

Nice and simple. No additional confusing options. Just create, save, and publish. Great Job Microsoft!

[mariaanna]

you're an absolute blessing for a person like me who's struggling to look for a good screen recording <3 thank you so much for this! :D

[TCPAC]

I in Jamaica and I really like your lessons.

[arjunsena]

Classic!Most useful video! Microsoft package has so much of hidden treasure! I admire the development team 💪

[balrajthumma]

Just after started watching your videos on windows. I came across many hidden gems and features of windows. Thanks for educating

[modestheartproductions]

I just watched two of your videos and you've changed my life LOL! Thank you!!!

[HemanthDesai]

Hi Kevin, you can also right click on the video and save the video. I made a small handout for my colleagues how to use onscreen recording and this was on option 2.

[AndreKooijman]

Great video Kevin. Learned a number of things I will apply to my video's. By the way saving the file as a mp4 can also be done directly in the powerpoint by right click and save as. So I don't use the export to.

[wonderexpressofficial]

You are so creative and wonderful person. Your all videos are unique and amazing. I m 40 year old, today came to know PowerPoint can be used to record 😜. Thanks Sir...!!!

[ironbark]

Another nice clear and concise instructional video. There is also a screen recorder in the OneNote 2016 but not in the WIN10 version. But the WIN10 version has a dictation tool not in OneNote 2016. You might like to make a tutorial about these.

[randybaker]

Because of the stay in place order, the company where I work is doing education on line. This video showed me how to record my screen so I can make a tutorial video, post to YouTube & teach my co-workers how to learn our new learning management system (LMS) the company is implementing. Good Job Kevin. Thank You !!!! From central California.