1. Choose
Pick a region, display or visible window area.
YOUR SCREEN. YOUR STORY.
Free Screen
Recorder
Record a Windows screen in MP4 or GIF. Pause when you need to, then save it right on your PC.
- Record a region or display
- Save MP4 or animated GIF
- Pause, resume, stop and save
- Dark and light themes
- No watermark. No account.
- All recording features free
Version 8.1.0 · Windows 11 22H2+ · 64-bit
See how it worksScreen Recording, Easy As 1, 2, 3
A little less setup. A lot more showing.
2. Record
Press Start recording. Pause whenever you need.
3. Save
Stop & save. Your file stays on your PC.
Everything You Need. Easy To Find.
A simple recording window, with ShareX power underneath.
Show Just What Matters
A Video Or A Moving Picture
Make Your Next Explanation Clearer
For the moments when showing is easier than typing.
Explain A Workflow
Walk through a process at your own pace.
Learn MoreShow A Software Issue
Give support a clearer view of the problem.
Learn MoreCapture A Presentation
Turn a visible presentation into a local video.
Learn MoreCheck Your Audio
Choose a source before you start talking.
Learn MoreMake A Quick GIF
Explain a short sequence without a video player.
Learn MoreKeep Files Within Reach
Find your recordings and manage disk space.
Learn MoreMP4video you can keep
GIFa short visual explanation
2comfortable themes
Freeno account or subscription
Download Free Screencast
Your next clear recording starts here.
Windows
Download Free Screencast- No watermark
- No account needed
- All recording features free
Setup offers optional RelevantKnowledge research. You can decline and still install Free Screencast. Learn more.
System requirements & download details
- Windows 11 22H2 (build 22621) or newer, x64.
- The .NET runtime and recording encoder are included.
- Audio uses one available DirectShow source; the default is No audio.
- Window mode records a fixed screen area. Keep the window visible and in place.
- Recordings need enough free disk space. Keep the app running until you save.
What's new in 8.1.0 · Download information · Signing and checksums
Portable app & open source
Portable ZIP · Source code ZIP · License notices
Based on ShareX 21.0.0. This modified release is free software under the GNU GPL.
A Few Helpful Answers
The things to know before you press record.
Is Free Screencast really free?
Yes. Screen recording, MP4 and GIF output, screenshots, pause and resume, both themes and the local library are free. You do not need a Free Screencast account or a subscription.
How do I start a screen recording?
Choose Region, Full screen or Window. Select MP4 video or Animated GIF, check your audio source, then click Start recording. Region lets you drag an area. Stop & save finishes the file.
Does it add a watermark or a recording limit?
The app adds no watermark and has no fixed recording-time limit. Recording length still depends on available disk space, your PC and keeping the app running.
Can I record microphone or system sound?
Choose one available DirectShow device under Audio source; the default is No audio. System sound needs a suitable Stereo Mix or loopback capture device already installed on your PC. The simple interface does not mix microphone and system sound at the same time. GIF has no sound.
Can I pause, resume and save?
Yes. Pause freezes capture and its elapsed time. Resume continues the same recording. Stop & save also works while paused and combines your recorded segments into one file.
What does Window mode capture?
Window mode records the selected window’s initial screen area. Keep that window visible, uncovered and in the same position. It does not follow a moving window or capture a minimized window in the background.
Where are recordings saved?
Files are saved locally. Open Recordings to see them or choose Open folder. Settings lets you choose a save folder. The simple recording workflow does not upload your recordings; advanced ShareX upload tools are separate, user-selected actions.
Which Windows versions work?
Version 8.1.0 requires Windows 11 22H2 or newer on x64 PCs. The required .NET runtime and recording encoder are included. This release is not offered for Windows 10, ARM64, macOS or Linux.
Does setup include an optional offer?
Setup offers optional RelevantKnowledge research from TMRG, a Comscore company. It can collect browsing and app activity in the background if you agree to join, and the publisher may be paid. You can decline and still install Free Screencast. It is not run during silent installation.
Is this based on ShareX?
Yes. Free Screencast 8.1.0 is a separately branded, modified version of ShareX 21.0.0. It retains the upstream recording engine and advanced tools. Optional advanced encoders and network media inputs may need a compatible FFmpeg supplied by you. Modified source code, build information and license notices are available with the release.
Press Record. Make It Clear.
A free screen recorder for your Windows PC.
Download Free ScreencastNo watermark. No account. All recording features free.