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How to screen record on an ASUS laptop (Windows 11 and 10)

ASUS laptops ship with hotkeys as the default on the F-row, and one of those keys, usually F11, opens the Windows screen capture tool. That is as close as ASUS gets to a recorder; Armoury Crate and MyASUS do not record video. The recording itself is done by Windows 11’s Snipping Tool or Xbox Game Bar on Windows 10 and 11.

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Step by step

1

Use ASUS's screen capture key, or Fn + Esc

On Vivobook and Zenbook, F11 is labeled “screen capture” and opens the Windows capture tool; ROG models have the same function on one of the F-row keys. Hotkeys are the default, so a plain F11 triggers it. Fn + Esc switches between hotkeys and plain function keys on models with an LED on the Fn key; on others, use MyASUS > Device Settings > Input Device Settings > Fn Function key. The Windows recording shortcuts below use the Windows key and work either way.
2

Record any region with the Snipping Tool (Windows 11)

Press Win + Shift + R, drag a rectangle, click Start, then Stop. The MP4 saves under Videos > Screen Recordings by default and can be trimmed in Clipchamp. This records the desktop and File Explorer. Windows 10 has no video mode.
3

Record the active app with Xbox Game Bar (Windows 11 and 10)

Click into the app and press Win + Alt + R; press it again to stop. The clip saves to Videos > Captures as an MP4. Game Bar records one app on one monitor and refuses the desktop; press Win + G and enable gaming features for an app it does not recognize.
4

Set the audio and the length, and mind the overlays

Press Win + G, open the capture widget and set Audio to record. The maximum clip length is a dropdown under Settings > Gaming > Captures. On ROG and TUF with AMD graphics, ASUS notes that overlays such as Game Bar and Armoury Crate’s Resource Monitor can disrupt AMD Fluid Motion Frames; turn one off if frame generation stutters while recording.
5

Record a tutorial or demo that looks edited

For a video you will publish, record with Rapidemo. Choose Screen, a window or an area, add your camera and microphone, and press Record. Zooms land on your clicks, the cursor is smoothed, subtitles are generated on your computer and the camera sits in a styled overlay. Export MP4 up to 4K or a GIF.

What is specific to ASUS laptops

Hotkeys first. ASUS ships the F-row with the printed functions as the default: F11 triggers the screen capture tool and F12 launches MyASUS. Plain function keys need Fn. The switch is Fn + Esc, but only on models whose Fn key has an LED; the others switch in MyASUS or the ASUS Keyboard Hotkeys app, and both stay in sync. It needs the ASUS System Control Interface driver, which a fresh Windows install may lack.

The capture key is a launcher, not a recorder. F11 opens the same Windows tool as Win + Shift + S. From there, Record > New starts a video on Windows 11.

Armoury Crate. On ROG and TUF it manages operating modes, GPU power saving, lighting, macros and a customizable hotkey. It has no capture or recording feature; its Resource Monitor records hardware statistics only. The one documented interaction with recording is the AMD Fluid Motion Frames note above.

No ASUS article. ASUS publishes no support page on screen recording in Windows, so the steps above are the ones to follow.

Where the files go

Game Bar writes MP4 clips to Videos > Captures; move the folder in File Explorer and Windows keeps using it. The Snipping Tool saves under Videos > Screen Recordings by default and shows the folder in its settings.

From a raw clip to a video you can publish

The built-in tools produce raw footage with no camera and no zoom. For a tutorial, a demo or a lesson, Rapidemo records the same screen on your ASUS and adds zoom on clicks, cursor smoothing, subtitles and a camera overlay while you record. The full Windows guide compares every method; system audio and camera and microphone cover the setup.

How to screen record on an ASUS laptop (Windows 11 and 10): FAQ

Common questions, answered briefly.

Does ASUS have a built-in screen recorder?

No. Armoury Crate monitors hardware and manages lighting, profiles and macros; MyASUS manages hotkeys. The F11 screen capture key opens Windows’s own capture tool. Record with the Snipping Tool (Win + Shift + R) on Windows 11 or Xbox Game Bar (Win + Alt + R).

Why does F11 open a capture tool on my ASUS?

ASUS assigns the screen capture function to F11 on Vivobook and Zenbook and ships hotkeys as the default. Hold Fn for the plain F11, or switch the default with Fn + Esc (on models with an Fn LED) or in MyASUS.

Where do screen recordings save on an ASUS laptop?

Game Bar clips go to Videos > Captures. Snipping Tool recordings go to Videos > Screen Recordings by default; the folder is shown in the app’s settings.

Does Armoury Crate interfere with Game Bar?

ASUS documents one interaction: overlays, including Game Bar and Armoury Crate’s Resource Monitor, can disrupt AMD Fluid Motion Frames. Armoury Crate’s Customizable Hotkey can also rebind keys, so check it if a Windows shortcut stopped working.

Can I try Rapidemo for free?

Yes. Download Rapidemo and use every feature for free. You only need a license to export your finished video or GIF.

How much does Rapidemo cost?

Rapidemo starts at $9/month billed annually, with a monthly plan and a one-time lifetime license also available. See the pricing page for full details.

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