720p to 4K
Presets for 4K Studio (3840×2160, 60 fps), 1440p Balanced and 1080p Smooth, plus your own settings.
Video mode
Record a smooth MP4 video of your screen with sound. Pick 720p to 4K, 30, 60 or 120 fps, set a countdown and stop on your own timer.
How it works
01
Choose what to record
Pick full screen, a window or a custom area as the capture mode.
02
Pick a quality preset
4K Studio, 1440p Balanced, 1080p Smooth or 720p Small. Or set resolution, frame rate and bitrate yourself.
03
Set your sound
Turn system audio and your microphone on or off before you start.
04
Record, pause and finish
Press Ctrl+Shift+R to start and stop, and Ctrl+Shift+P to pause. Your MP4 is saved to the Library.
30, 60 or 120 fps
Choose a balanced frame rate for long tutorials or a high one for games and animation.
MP4 by default
Videos play everywhere. Export to WebM, GIF or MP3 from the Library when you need them.
Countdown and auto-stop
Start after a countdown and let the recording stop itself after the time you set.
Pause and resume
Pause with Ctrl+Shift+P and carry on in the same file.
Snapshots while you record
Press Ctrl+Shift+S to save a still image without stopping the video.
- No watermark and no account
- No recording time limit: record as long as your disk allows
- Recording, encoding and saving all happen on your PC
- 4K and 120 fps need a display and a PC that can deliver them
Questions
What is the best format for screen recordings?
MP4 is the default in ScreenCraft because it plays almost everywhere. You can also export WebM, GIF or MP3 from the Library.
How do I record my screen with sound on Windows?
Turn on system audio, your microphone or both, then press Record or Ctrl+Shift+R. Both are captured in the same video.
Which quality should I pick?
Choose 4K Studio for sharp tutorials and design work, 1080p Smooth at 120 fps for fast motion, and 720p Small when you want small files.
Is there a time limit on video recordings?
No. You can record as long as your disk has space, or set an auto-stop timer.
Will files get very large?
Higher resolution, frame rate and bitrate make bigger files. The 720p Small preset uses 4 Mbps, while 4K Studio uses 40 Mbps.
Free screen recorder for Windows 10 and 11. No watermark, no account.