Screen recording programs that live on your desktop.

Why choose this over built-in tools and bloated alternatives.

Windows Game Bar records game footage but skips File Explorer, folder views, and region selection. Heavy recorders bog down your system and fill your disk.

• Lightweight and instantWeighs kilobytes, not megabytes. Launches in a blink, no background services, no startup lag. Extract and use it from your desktop or a USB stick — it goes where you need it.
• Everything stays localNo internet required, no account to maintain, no cloud uploads. Your recordings live in your Videos folder under your full control. Record sensitive or private content without worry.
• Flexible capture modesRecord any window, a custom region, a full monitor, or your whole display. Add a webcam bubble for tutorials or reactions. Include click and keystroke indicators for how-to videos.
• Open-source and safeBuilt on the trusted Captura engine and published for anyone to audit. No hidden telemetry, no bundled bloat, no surprise updates changing how it works.

Get started in four steps.

You'll have your first clean recording in under a minute.

• 1
  Extract the archiveRight-click the downloaded file, select Extract All, and open the folder — the app launches directly from there.
• 2
  Choose what to recordClick Full Screen, Window, Region, or a specific monitor on the toolbar depending on your target.
• 3
  Toggle audio and hit recordSwitch the mic and speaker icons on or off, then press the red button or use your hotkey to start capturing.
• 4
  Stop and find your filePress the stop button, and the finished MP4 or GIF appears in your Videos folder — ready to share or edit.

Questions answered.

• Q1
  Is there a cost or trial limit?

  No. It's free, open-source, and has no watermark on output. You can use it as much as you want.

• Q2
  Do I need to create an account?

  No account, login, or internet connection required. Just extract and run.

• Q3
  Will it slow down my computer?

  It's designed to stay out of your way — no background services, minimal memory footprint, and you control when it records.

• Q4
  Can I record both microphone and system audio?

  Yes. Toggle each track independently on the toolbar, and both are mixed into your final file.

• Q5
  What if Windows SmartScreen warns me?

  Click More info, then Run anyway — the app is open-source and safe, but SmartScreen flags new or unsigned builds.

• Q6
  What formats does it output?

  MP4 with H.264 video codec (ready for YouTube or an editor) or animated GIF (good for bug reports and chat).

• Q7
  Does it work on Windows 10?

  Yes, on Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit), as long as .NET Framework 4.7.2 is installed — it comes preloaded on both.