what are some *free* screen recording software for windows?

I want to record videos and turn them into GIFs later. Any suggestions?

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Avi Aryan · Accepted Answer

LICEcap is quite good. I have used it when I was on Windows and I remember I liked it. https://www.cockos.com/licecap/

Edwin Klesman · Answer

For windows 10 you can use The Game Bar functionality. Originally used to capture screen vids for showing off video games you can use it to capture all sorts of screen videos: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17188/windows-10-record-clips-of-pc-games

Vidyadhar Sharma · Answer

Works like charm! thanks!

Edwin Klesman · Answer

updated the link to another one of MS.. cheers

Vidyadhar Sharma · Answer

The link no longer exists? I will checkout Game Bar though! Thanks 🙌

Tammo Pape · Answer

OBS is mainly used for streaming, but can write directly to files (for youtube uploads, etc.).
https://obsproject.com/

Vidyadhar Sharma · Answer

Thanks a lot! 😄

Edwin Klesman · Answer

To GIF the hell out of you screen, you can use this free Windows tool: http://www.screentogif.com enjoy

Samuel Wood · Answer

You can record your screen and save as gifs with https://www.getcloudapp.com/

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