Screen Record Shortcut (Win+Alt+R / ⇧⌘5)
Record your screen: ⇧⌘5 on Mac (then click Record), Win+Alt+R on Windows (Game Bar).
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open screen-record tools | ⇧⌘5 | Win+G (Game Bar) | |
| Start / stop recording | ⇧⌘5 → Record | Win+Alt+R | |
| Screenshot a selection | ⇧⌘4 | Win+Shift+S | |
| Screenshot whole screen | ⇧⌘3 | PrtScn |
Record what's on screen
On the Mac, ⇧⌘5 opens the screenshot and screen-recording toolbar — choose Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion, then click Record. On Windows, Win+Alt+R starts and stops a recording via the Xbox Game Bar (press Win+G first if it hasn't been enabled).
Where recordings go
Mac recordings land on the Desktop by default; Windows Game Bar clips save to Videos ▸ Captures. For a still image instead of video, use ⇧⌘4 (Mac) or Win+Shift+S (Windows).
FAQ
What is the screen record shortcut?
On Mac press ⇧⌘5 and click Record; on Windows press Win+Alt+R to start and stop recording with the Xbox Game Bar.
Does Windows screen recording need Game Bar?
Yes — Win+Alt+R uses the built-in Xbox Game Bar. If nothing happens, press Win+G once and enable it in Settings ▸ Gaming.
Where are my screen recordings saved?
Mac saves to the Desktop by default; Windows Game Bar saves clips to Videos ▸ Captures.