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How to Record Your Screen on Chromebook

Start a native screen recording without installing third-party software.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

Chromebook supports screen recording natively through the screen capture toolbar opened with Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows. Selecting the video camera icon rather than the camera icon switches the tool into recording mode, and you can choose to record with or without microphone audio from the toolbar before starting. Recordings save as WebM files to the Downloads folder and are viewable directly in the Chrome browser without converting.

Quick Steps

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  1. 1Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows to open the screen capture toolbar and select Record.
  2. 2Choose microphone audio on or off before starting. Avoid recording sensitive content.
  3. 3Stop recording from the floating toolbar, notification bar, or menu bar icon. The file saves to Videos or Downloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chromebook have a built-in screen recorder?
Yes. Press Ctrl + Shift + Show Windows to open the screen capture toolbar and select the video recording mode.
Where do screen recordings save on Chromebook?
Recordings save to the Downloads folder.
Why does my Chromebook screen recording have no audio?
Make sure you enable microphone access before starting the recording — most recorders default to no audio. For internal system audio on Windows, use Xbox Game Bar; on macOS, system audio capture requires a virtual audio driver (like BlackHole) since Apple restricts it natively.
Can I record streaming video on Chromebook?
Streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video use DRM (Digital Rights Management) that actively blocks screen recording at the OS level. Any recording attempt will produce a black screen. This is by design and cannot be bypassed.

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