First on the list is HitPaw — an amazing, no-hassle screen recorder. This online screen recorder does not require any download; you can access it right from the website. Unlike many other online screen recorders, it also lets you record any application window on your computer screen. It works with dual monitor setups and recognized both monitors in testing. Once you are done recording, you can trim the clip right inside the browser or turn it into a GIF. Since it runs in a browser, it works on any platform including Chrome OS.

Do you need to record an upcoming webinar, capture an important video call, or show viewers how to use a program? Movavi does it all. Capture the full screen, any region or application window, add a webcam and microphone, or record audio-only. You can enhance videos with on-screen drawing, mouse highlighter, cursor effects, and more. Trim recordings afterward and save in any popular format, or upload directly to YouTube or Google Drive. It also lets you schedule a recording task in advance so you never miss an essential event.

TinyTake is a free screen recording and screenshot capturing tool available for both Mac and Windows. The free version lets you record up to 2 hours of video in length. You can also edit the videos and add basic text annotations using its built-in annotation tool.

Joyshare VidKit is a lightweight, multifunctional screen recorder. You can select the capture area, and record both internal system audio and external microphone losslessly. Supported formats include HD MP4, AVI, FLV, SWF, WMV, MKV, MOV, and more. It supports 4K resolution and 60 FPS. Beyond screen recording, VidKit is a full video toolkit with cutting, merging, and format conversion without quality loss. It’s free but adds a watermark.

SRecorder is a free software for Windows that records your screen along with audio. Its simplicity makes it a perfect tool for creating short videos quickly on your computer — no steep learning curve required.

EZVid is a neat app for creating screencasts with a solid built-in video editor. Record your screen, make edits, and upload directly to YouTube — all from one place. You can also import videos from your computer and mix them to create polished content. Best of all, it’s completely free.

As the name suggests, this is a free screen video recorder and screenshot capture tool for Windows. Images can be saved in many formats including JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TGA. For video, it supports MP4. Simple, reliable, and no cost attached.

Jing makes creating short tutorials for friends and family incredibly easy. Use it to show someone how to upload photos to Google or Facebook, attach files to an email, or use a particular website. It’s great for quick how-to videos and can be downloaded from the official TechSmith website.

IceCream’s screen recorder is clean, lightweight, and feature-rich. The free version offers almost everything needed for short videos, with premium features unlockable at a fixed price. IceCream’s apps are consistently well-built — great starting price (zero), and the paid tier is worth it for heavy users.

Bandicam is a solid free alternative for recording videos on Windows. The UI is basic, which actually makes it extremely lightweight. It offers all the features you need to create screencasts, and is especially popular among gamers for its low performance overhead.