Tag: record screen on Windows

Screen recording is essential for tutorials, software demos, presentation recordings, and meeting saves. Most people use a separate screen recorder app, then open another tool to convert, compress, or edit the recording afterward. Switching between programs slows you down and creates extra file management work.

Wondershare UniConverter 17 has a fully built-in screen recorder that lets you capture footage and then convert, compress, or edit it directly in the same interface. In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to use it and share tips for getting the best results.

If you are new to UniConverter, start with our full review to learn about all its features and pricing plans.

What You Can Record

The built-in recorder covers all common screen capture use cases:

• Full screen recording
• Custom selected area recording
• Single application window recording
• Simultaneous system audio + microphone audio
• Webcam picture-in-picture overlay
• Mouse cursor highlighting and click effects

It works for software tutorials, online lesson recordings, meeting captures, and demo videos.

Step-by-Step: Record Your Screen in UniConverter 17

1. Open the screen recorder Launch UniConverter 17. On the left sidebar, select the Screen Recorder tool.
2. Choose your recording area Select from three modes:
   • Full Screen: Captures your entire display
   • Custom: Drag to select a specific region of your screen
   • Target Window: Records only one open application window
   For most tutorials and demos, custom area or target window works best to keep viewers focused.
3. Configure audio settings Toggle on the audio sources you need:
   • System Sound: Records audio from your computer
   • Microphone: Records your voiceover and commentary Adjust the input levels to make sure sound is clear and not peaking.
4. Enable webcam (optional) If you want a talking head overlay, toggle on the webcam option. You can resize and reposition the webcam window anywhere on your recording area.
5. Adjust recording preferences Open the settings menu to customize:
   • Output format and quality
   • Mouse cursor visibility and click effects
   • Countdown timer before recording starts
   • Hotkeys for start / stop / pause
6. Start and stop recording Click the red REC button. After a short countdown, recording will begin. When you are finished, press the stop hotkey or click stop on the floating control bar.
7. Edit and convert your recording As soon as you stop recording, the file appears in your UniConverter library. You can immediately convert it to another format, compress it for email or social media, trim unwanted sections, or upload it directly — no importing or file conversion needed.

Pro Tips for Better Recordings

1. Clean up your screen first: Close extra tabs, turn off desktop notifications, and hide messy icons before you start.
2. Use click highlights for tutorials: Viewers follow along much better when they can see exactly where you are clicking.
3. Record voiceover separately for professional results: For high-quality tutorials, record your narration after capturing the screen so you can focus on clear, even delivery.
4. Compress after recording: Most screen recordings produce very large files. Use the built-in compressor to shrink the file before sharing or uploading.
5. Save your settings: If you record at the same resolution every time, save your preferred settings as a preset for one-click setup.

Final Thoughts

The built-in screen recorder is one of UniConverter’s most underrated utility features. For anyone who makes tutorials, demos, or training content, it eliminates the need for separate recording software and creates a much smoother end-to-end workflow.

To unlock the full screen recorder plus all conversion, compression, and editing tools, check our UniConverter 17 review for current pricing and plan details.