5 Best Screen Recorders for PC (Windows&Mac)
This post reveals 5 free and paid screen recorders on Windows PC. Their features, pros, and cons are introduced. The embedded video tutorial will show you how to use it for screen recording.
What makes a good screen recorder? A good screen recorder should support turning on the webcam to achieve the picture-in-picture effect, as well as the ability to open the microphone to record the system’s audio and voice-over. Another crucial feature of a good screen recorder is the ability to export HD footage without a watermark.
Some screen recorders allow you to select parameters before recording, and others allow you to edit as you record. You’ve come to the right place if you’re seeking the best screen recorder for PC. This post will walk you through many common screen recorders on the market so you can get a better grasp of them.
Screen Recorder | Pros | Cons | Price |
RecForth | No watermark Free Unlimted recording time | No editing function | Free |
Bandicam | Extra HD Editing function Free trial | Charged for advanced setting Not support Mac | 39.95$/ one PC license |
WonderShare DemoCreator | Editing function Free trial | The free trial has a watermark | $9.99/Month $39.99/Year $59.99/forever |
Screencast-O-Matic | Free trial | Not HD | $1.65/Month |
Xbox Game Bar | No download | Single recording mode | Free |
# 1. RecForth – Best Screen Recorder Without Watermark
RecForth is a free HD screen recorder. The interface of the software is simple and the operation process is very friendly to novices. It can support one-button recording and exporting videos without a watermark. Users can choose full-screen, rectangle, or window recording to meet their different recording requirements with its various video recording modes.
Before recording, you can perform advanced Settings such as webcam overlay, timing recording, highlighting Pointers, and recording voiceover. It also doesn’t limit the user’s recording time. RecForth is ideal for recording lessons, game tutorials, demos, and live broadcasts. As a pure video software, with no video editing capabilities yet. If you’re not particularly keen on recording video, RecForth is for you.
RecForth Overview
Pro:
- Free without any hidden charge
- Unlimited recording features with zero cost
- High-quality videos without a watermark
- Advanced recording settings – Webcam overlay, auto stop, standout pointer
Cons:
- Not support editing while recording
- So far it only works on Windows 10 and 11
# 2. Bandicam – Lightweight Screen Recorder Software
Bandicam is a brand of HD video recording software that allows you to record your computer’s full screen and customize your area settings. The software has screen recording mode (support recording desktop screen and web video), device recording mode(support recording webcam and HDMI capture Device), and game recording mode(support recording games and video players using Directx). Users can edit while recording, such as adding lines, text, and other annotation effects to highlight the important content they want to show.
Bandicam does not support the Mac version, nor does it have the ability to record only sound. The unregistered version can only record 10 minutes of video with a watermark. As a professional video recorder, capable of recording 4K ultra HD video resolution up to 3840×2160. Bandicam is suitable for professionals with high requirements for recording video. It’s not free, but it’s the kind of professional that is worth trying.
Bandicam Overview
Pros:
- It has a free trial
- Advanced settings like draw, add text and zoom in while recording
Cons:
- You got to pay 39.95$/ one PC license for Bandicam. (Really expensive)
- Some users reported that the color difference between the exported video and the original painting is large under game recording mode
# 3. Wondershare DemoCreator – Full-featured Screen recorder
DemoCreator is an easy-to-use video recording software, that provides full-screen recording and custom area recording. It also allows opening the built-in camera, to achieve the effect of the picture-in-picture. Game mode helps the user capture excellent moments and instantly share your game experience. You can define the range of screens you want to record, a single window, or the entire computer screen.
It supports exporting the video up to the resolution of 4096*2160. After recording, Democreator allows you to do post-editing, such as cutting out unnecessary clips, adding text annotations, and adjusting shots and music.
Wondershare Democreator Overview
Pros:
- Simple interface, easy to operate
- The software is fully functional and can clip the exported video
Cons:
- After recording, the webcam is turned off. However, the microphone remains on. This can lead to privacy issues
- Most features are only available in the paid version
# 4. Screencast-O-Matic
Screencast-O-Matic is an easy-to-use online screen recorder with audio and webcam. You can capture screens, cameras, and picture-in-picture features on Mac, Windows, Chrome, and Android.
The extra features like scripted recordings, drawing, and annotation, editing videos only can be attached by upgrading to the Deluxe account. You can upload the video to the cloud, Google Drive, or even YouTube after stopping recording. It’s one of the best screen-recording apps on YouTube.
Screencast-O-Matic Overview
Pros:
- Supports Windows, Mac, Chromebook, iOS, and Android versions
- Free version
Cons:
- Charged for more advanced editing settings
- You need to install the recommended version of Java for your operating system before screen recording
# 5. Xbox Game Bar – Windows Built-in Screen Recording Tool
The Xbox Game Bar offers a free on-screen recorder for Windows 10 users. The recorder comes pre-installed on your Windows 10 PC and provides you with a basic but useful service. In a way, the free recorder is convenient because it can be started directly from the computer, without downloading other software separately. But some of its limitations, such as gaming features aren’t available for Windows desktop or File Explorer, made Xbox not a perfect choice.
Launch windows 10 Game Bar on your PC by pressing Win + G on your keyboard simultaneously. Then click the Record button to start recording, or press Win + Alt + R instead. Click [Show all captures] to playback the recorded video after you stop recording.
Xbox Game Bar Overview
Pros:
- One click to start recording without downloading
- No watermark
Cons:
- It can only record a separate application window, Windows desktop and file explorer can not record
- Limited video editing features
- Only support Windows 10
Frequently Asked Questions about Screen Recorders
How Can I Record My Screen for Free?
Since RecForth can export high-definition video without watermarking for free, I mainly use it for screen recording in daily life. Next, I will briefly introduce the operation process of this software.
Step 1. You can click the button to download RecForth from the Microsoft Store and wait for the computer to tell you that the installation is complete. Find RecForth on your computer and open it, and your screen recording journey begins.
Step 3. Click the red button to stop recording, and the My Video page will pop up automatically when you stop recording. Then you can playback, delete and rename the captured Video. Here is a detailed tutorial on how to use RecForth to record the screen without a watermark for free.
How to Record Screen with Bandicam(the Paid Alternative)
RecForh is generally good for your basic screen recording needs, but if you have more specialized screen recording needs, you can try Bandicam, a premium product. Follow the simple step to set up screen record. Download Bandicam for Microsoft Store and install it on your computer> then choose the recording mode you want and start to record>stop recording and review the captured video.
Conclusion
In this digital age, there are many screen recording software on the market. But only a handful are fully functional and free. After I use those 5 screen recording software, I recommend two suitable screen recording software.
RecForth is a good choice if you don’t need a high-end screen recorder and only need it for basic screen recording. If you have specific needs for screen recordings, such as online editing while recording, I recommend Bandicam. Everyone’s screen recording requirements are different, we can choose the best screen recorder according to our own needs.
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