Record a game window or the full screen
Choose an entire monitor or a specific window to record using Windows.Graphics.Capture.
For creators
Save directly to a YouTube-ready MP4
Recordings are saved as H.264 High Profile MP4 files designed for easy YouTube uploads and video editing. The default preset is 1080p60, with support for 1440p60, 4K60, space-saving 1080p30, and custom settings.
- Platform
- Windows 10 version 2004 or later
- Video
- Hardware-accelerated H.264 encoding
- Audio
- One AAC track with system and microphone audio mixed together
- Release status
- Now available on Microsoft Store
Core features
Everything you need to record, without the clutter
Webcam picture-in-picture
Add your selected webcam as a picture-in-picture overlay on top of the gameplay video.
Combined audio track
Save game and microphone audio together in one AAC track for straightforward uploads.
Hardware H.264 encoding
Encode high-quality video efficiently with NVIDIA NVENC, Intel Quick Sync, or AMD AMF.
Global hotkey
Start and stop recording with the default F9 hotkey, or choose a different key in Settings.
Consistent file structure
Output MP4 files stay stable and easy to open in video editors even when some audio inputs are disabled.
Recording flow
Record in four simple steps
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Choose what to capture
Select the monitor or game window you want to record.
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Set up camera and audio
Enable webcam PIP, system audio, and microphone input as needed for one combined audio track.
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Choose a preset and start
Select an output quality such as 1080p60, 1440p60, or 4K60, then start recording.
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Open the MP4 file
Your video is saved in the selected folder with the recording date and time in its filename.
Requirements
System requirements
Windows desktop app
Windows 10 version 2004, build 19041 or later is required. These versions provide stable screen capture through Windows.Graphics.Capture.
Hardware encoder required
The app uses an LGPL-compatible FFmpeg configuration, so a GPU hardware H.264 encoder is required instead of x264 software encoding. Most modern gaming PCs support at least one of NVENC, Quick Sync, or AMF.
Privacy
Recordings stay on your PC
The app does not provide accounts, cloud sync, or uploads to a developer server. Screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone input are processed only to create the local MP4 file you choose to record.