4 Easy Ways to Screen Record on Windows 8

Looking for how to screen record on Windows 8? Whether you're creating a tutorial, recording gameplay, or saving a video call, this guide covers it all. We'll walk you through 4 easy methods, from using Windows 8's hidden built-in tool to powerful free screen recorders. Let's find the best solution for you.

• Method 1: Use a Powerful Screen Recorder & Editor (Filmora)
• Method 2: Use the Built-in Steps Recorder (for simple steps)
• Method 3: Use a Free Chrome Extension Screen Recorder
• Method 4: Use a Dedicated Free Screen Recording Software

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Method 1: Use a Powerful Screen Recorder & Editor (Filmora)

Filmora is an editing tool for professional video recorders and editors. Voted 4 out of 5 stars it can be used as a brilliant alternative editing software to Windows Movie Maker and iMovie for those on Macs. As a user of Filmora Wondershare there is no doubt that you will be impressed with the number of functions that are available with the software and also the general capability of it.

In terms of what videos you can import and edit etc. Filmora is a comprehensive video editor with a powerful, built-in screen recorder, perfect for creating professional-looking tutorials, gameplay videos, and more on Windows 8. It allows you to record your full screen or a specific region, capture audio from your microphone and computer system simultaneously, and even record from your webcam. The best part? Once you stop recording, your footage is instantly ready for editing in Filmora's intuitive timeline. 

Step 1: Download & Install the programme. Once opened on the upper left corner of the interface you will notice a record button, click this. Here you can either record from webcam or record computer screen.

Step 2: Select what recording mode you want, what audio output, drag the icon to choose what are you want to record. Choose more options bottom right if necessary. Including implementing hotkeys

Step 3: Click record icon. If you think it's OK. Stop recording. Video is automatically saved to the software timeline for you to edit and save.

Method 2: Use the Built-in Steps Recorder (for simple steps)

If you don't want to download any software, the build-in Step Recorder is a tool that you can use. However, the recorded outcome is the exact steps, not video, so if you want to have video, just skip this part, and go to next part on Windows 8.

Step 1: Press Start button on keyboard, and then click Accessories > Problem Steps Recorder > Start Record on Windows 8.

Step 2: Now, start doing what you want to be recorded. During recording, you can choose Add Comment to input texts. Then click OK.

Step 3: If you want finished, select Stop Record. The recorder file is a zip folder on Windows 8.

Method 3: Use a Free Chrome Extension Screen Recorder

Awesome Screenshot is a service that works via Google Chrome and is very much one of the top rated screen capture & image annotation tools available to the public.

They have done something for their user base in the form of removing all in-app purchases and making all features including those that were previously premium features. Free for all to use on Windows 8.

Due to the fact that it is a Google Chrome extension it is for capturing web pages - any part of a web page at that. From comments and annotations, to blurring sensitive information it can all be done with extension.

Steps to download and use it to record computer screen:

Step 1: Download and Install Awesome Screen Shot from the Chrome store

Step 2: Capture your video - You can decide what section of the screen if not the whole screen. Supports both PNG and horizontal scrolling, can capture desktop screen.

Step 3: Annotate & Edit - You can add comments, shapes and annotate how you like, you can then edit the video and share a screenshot to social media.

Step 4: Save & Share - Save to your local disk, once uploaded to the Awesome Screenshot website they will provide a shareable link.

Method 4: Use a Dedicated Free Screen Recording Software

Ezvid Free Screen Recorders (https://www.ezvid.com/) is one of the best free screen recording software on Windows 8. Ezvid records computer screens but not just websites but games and everything else you may want to record. It has very many features that include a facecam, voice synthesis and screen drawing.

Below is the tutorial video on how to record computer screen:

Here's the stpes:

Step 1: Download and Install Ezvid Free Screen Recorders latest version on Windows 8. Open the software.

Step 2: Click capture screen button (Make sure you have applied the settings you need). Stop recording when ready - Automatically saves to timeline

Step 3: Edit the video. You can add marks, lines and color to highlight the area that you think it is important.

Step 4: Save & Upload - The software has an upload to YouTube button. Clik upload diectly to share your recorded video to YouTube.

Conclusion

These are just a few extensions and software that can be used to record computer screens for your Windows 8 device. They are also the highest voted recording softwares in their fields. Those being chrome extension, free downloadable software, advanced software and build-in tool. Recording your screen on a Windows 8 device need not be complicated and depending on your personal needs one of these three could really help you.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Does Windows 8 have a built-in screen recorder?

Windows 8 has a "Problem Steps Recorder," but it does not record video. It captures screenshots of your steps and saves them as an HTML file. For actual video recording, you need to use third-party software like Filmora or a free screen recorder.

Q2: How can I record my screen on Windows 8 with audio?

To record your screen with audio, you'll need an application that supports audio capture. Filmora allows you to record both system sound (what you hear from your speakers) and your microphone at the same time. Many free screen recorders also offer audio recording options.

Q3: What is the shortcut key to screen record on Windows 8?

Windows 8 does not have a native shortcut key for video recording because it lacks a built-in video recorder. However, software like Filmora allows you to use shortcut keys, with **F9** being the default to start and stop recording.