How to Screen Record on Laptop (2025)

Did you know that you already have a built-in tool for screen recording on your Windows laptop? Today, I’ll show you how to screen record effortlessly using the Snipping Tool that's already installed. No extra software required!

In this video, you'll learn how to:
- Use the Windows shortcut (Windows + Shift + R) to open the Snipping Tool.
- Select specific areas or the entire screen for recording.
- Turn your microphone on/off and record system audio.
- Start, pause, and stop your recording.
- Save your screen recordings as an MP4.
- Edit your recordings using Clipchamp, a free video editor from Microsoft.

The Snipping Tool is surprisingly powerful for screen recording, and I'll walk you through all the key features you need to get started. Give it a try and let me know in the comments if you found this helpful!

Host: Kevin Stratvert

⌚ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:10 - Open Snipping Tool to Start Recording (Windows + Shift + R)
1:03 - Edit and Save Recording
1:43 - Snipping Tool Settings for Screen Recording
1:57 - Wrap up

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[sciencelearnremember]

I didn't know. There are so many popups about useless sharts, but nothing about the recorder tool! I wish I could dual record with my laptop camera. Thanks, Kevin!

[mwilamwila]

I didn't know. I'll use it for my teams meeting this afternoon. Thanks Kevin

[UlfatSahil]

Yes, using since long, one of the best and simplest app but still learn, sound settings, thank you.

[MrArray]

No I wasn't aware of that app. But now I am. Thank You!

[Quantumuniqueme]

I was just looking for this I have ESP!!! Thank YOU!!

[NIGHTBEASTPETS]

🔵What button do we use if we don't have the windows button.. I'm planning on switching to a Chromebook.. and not sure if it has the windows button?

[RotaryTeamVincent]

Windows + Shift + R does not work on my HP laptop, Windows 10.

[ronharbin]

Thanks Kevin! I've been using the app a lot but had no idea until now that there was a video recording feature. It works great. It is interesting that the videos don't auto save to the Picture\Screenshots folder like the stills do. Thanks again.

[PaulInnocentojochenemi-twcg]

wow this is great so i have this on my pc and i never new

[sallopez]

Thank you! your training shows are the best, I tried that for over an hour and ended up losing the recordings! Anyway! I'll try this way now! I've watched many of your videos for a few years now! great content!

[suescookery]

Oh my word! You have no idea how much I needed this Thank you so very much!

[NeganTiger]

I am trying to understand if you were screen recording while screen recording?

[GeshuLin_WuWa]

Honestly, I had no idea lol. Thank you!

[feelgoodaboutit]

Never realized it would record. Thanks!

[CFFFU]

Good job... brief and to the point with no fluff... WELL DONE!!

[carterbarlow]

I had absolutely no idea about this. Thank you!

[ivaerz]

I was just looking for this too thanks

[asdfasdfasdf]

Is this something that needs to be installed on Windows 10? I do have an app entitled "Snipping Tool" but it doesn't appear to have this function. Thanks Kevin 🙂

[thearbabs]

My laptop does not record video. it just takes screenshots. is it due to processor or graphic card or something like that?

[LorenzPauwels]

Thank you i've been looking for this for a long while!