[Update 2024] How to Screen Record on Microsoft Surface with Sound?

Launch it and click Recorder. Then the recording window will pop up, where you can select whether you want to record the entire screen or just a portion of the screen, or capture audio only.

There are eight output formats available. They are MP4, AVI, MOV, and MKV for video; MP3, AAC, AC3, and WAV for audio.

You can also select an output quality and frame rate, turn GPU acceleration on/off, and tick off Desktop and Microphone simultaneously or separately.

Then click REC to start recording after a five-second countdown. Click on the stop button or use keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + F1 to end it.

The recording will be automatically saved in the default folder. You can set a new folder by clicking on the downward-pointing triangle next to the Output folder.

Xbox Game Bar is a built-in recording option for Windows 10/11 PCs. You can press the keyboard shortcuts combination Windows key + G to open it up and start recording. The process is also very simple.

Next, let’s take a closer look at the steps of how to screen record on Surface Pro using the Xbox Game Bar.

Step 1. To use Xbox Game Bar on your Surface Pro or Surface Laptop, open the Windows Settings menu and enter the Gaming module. Then tap on the slider to turn on the Xbox Game Bar feature in the Xbox Game Bar section.

Here you can also customize keyboard shortcuts according to your preference.

Step 2. Press Windows key + G to open the Game Bar overlay. Here you can see a menu bar.

Step 3. Click on the Capture icon on the menu navigation bar to toggle your Capture widget.

Step 4. Then hit the record icon or use the default shortcuts Windows key + Alt + R to start the recording. A Capture Status overlay will appear. You can hit the stop icon to end the recording.

Tips: Enabling the second icon allows you to record the last 30 seconds of your gameplay. However, it is likely to reduce your overall computer performance and affect your gaming experience.

Snipping Tool is a tool that comes with Windows 11/10 to take screenshots and then edit to save as PNG, JPEG, GIF, and MHT file. While with the release of version 11.2211.35.0, it is now can be used to screen record video on Windows 11. Here are the steps:

Step 1. Type Snipping Tool in the search bar to open it.

Step 2. Then hit the video camera icon to enable the recorder.

Step 3. Click + New and you will see a recorder window.

Step 4. Use your mouse to specify the portion of your screen that you want to capture and click Start to start the recording.

Step 5. To end it, hit the red stop icon. After that, you can preview the recording and then save, copy, or share it as well.

Screencastify is a popular chrome recorder extension that lets you capture Chrome tabs, desktop, and webcam. With it, you can easily capture videos on Microsoft Surface laptops and tablets. Additionally, this recorder offers tools for highlighting and editing. A simple how-to guide is given below:

Step 1. Visit Chrome Web Store to install this extension.

Step 2. Once installed, click the extension icon on the toolbar and select Screencastify to launch it.

Step 3. Create an account or sign in with your Google. Authorize the recording permission to your mic and webcam.

Step 4. Then on the tool’s home interface, decide whether to record the Browser Tab, Desktop, or Webcam Only. Continue with other recording settings incl. audio source, countdown timer, drawing tools, etc.

Step 5. Now, hit the Record button to start. When you finish, simply click the stop icon to end the recording.

OBS offers a free solution to screen record across different platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux, and is versatile enough for Microsoft Surface devices too. With it, you can record in high quality and adjust various settings, like audio input and output, screen region selection, and streaming configurations. See how to record a video on Surface with OBS below:

Step 1. Download and install OBS here: https://obsproject.com/ .

Step 2. Launch OBS. Click the + sign on the ‘Sources’ panel. Choose a recording mode depending on your purposes. For example, choose ‘Game Capture’ to record gameplay videos.

Step 3. Rename the source or leave it as the default ‘Game Capture 1’ and hit ‘OK’ to save.

Step 4. Then select a recording mode to decide the capturing area and press ‘OK’ to confirm the settings.

Step 5. When you are ready, click on the ‘Start Recording’ button in the ‘Controls’ box.

To finish the recording, you can either use a shortcut or hit the ‘Stop Recording’ button.