Microsoft is planning to use a familiar interaction experience that looks like other Windows apps, such as Snip and Sketch, Xbox Game Bar, Photos, and more. Clicking on the pause button will take you directly to the app and from there you can edit the media content.Īs you can see in the above screenshots, the experience similar to Windows 10’s Snip and Sketch app. Once you’ve selected the area, Windows app will begin recording the screen for video or GIF. With the app, you can press Windows + Shift + R to darken your screen and pull up the video or GIF recording interface, which lets you draw a rectangular snip or a snip of the full screen. Microsoft says the goal is to offer “efficient recording” experience with basic editing options.

Microsoft’s native recording app will be an alternative to feature-heavy apps like ScreenToGIF and other apps. It’s also worth noting that Microsoft wants to create a simple and lightweight free recording tool, and there are no plans to introduce advanced features.

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