You have probably seen many YouTube instruction or demonstration videos where uploaders show you video of the activities on their PC-s. The software in the following list will allow you do that and that too for free.

The software are available in Windows, Mac OSX and Linux platforms.

1. Jing – Capture On-Screen Images and Videos

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Check out Jing, a software that enables you to record and take pictures of your computer screen

  • Capture any portion of your screen just by selecting the area
  • Mic-recording option available for narration
  • Easy and intuitive interface with option of sharing captured images and videos
  • Cons: Limited duration of captured video

2. Apowersoft Online Screen Recorder – A Software For Both      Windows and Mac

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Download Apowersoft Online Screen Recorder, to record your videos with no time limits

  • Video editing option available
  • Video Converting option available with its integrate Online Convert key
  • Different modes available. For eg: Webcam Capture mode enables you to record Skype conversations.

3. CamStudio – An Open-Source Software For Capturing On-     Screen Activities

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Use CamStudio, a free software with good video recording capabilities

  • Hiding curser screen facility
  • Losless Codec available for crystal clear audio recordings
  • Creates AVI and FLV video files and control the quality of the videos
  • Records at various frame rate speeds
  • insert a webcam video of yours in an image/video

4. Webinaria – A Free Screen Recording Software

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Check out Webinaria to create a compact video for e-learning purposes

  • Record Flash – AVI and FLV- videos of your home screen
  • Edit audio recordings to add captions/subtitles etc
  • Convert AVI files to FLV and upload them to a Flash Player.
  • Open source software which means it’s completely free

5. Rylstim Screen Recorder: A Simple Software For Recording     Screens

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Download Rylstim Screen Recorder, to record on-screen activities without any hassle

  • Easy and intuitive interface for a smooth experience
  • Options available to hide/unhide left/right click buttons of a mouse
  • Configurable codec, frame rate
  • Compact video once you have stopped recording; no added editing options

6. Icecream Screen Recorder – An Intutitve and Easy Screen        Recording Software

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Check out Icecream Screen Recorder, a screen recorder with an added drawing panel.

  • Records any sort of activity on the internet. For eg: Webinars, Skype etc.
  • Drawing Panel which enables the user to add arrows or draw anything on the video for a better understanding
  • Choose video quality and the option to hide/unhide cursor/desktop icons

7. EZVID – An On-screen Recording Software With An Array    Of Options

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Use EZVID , an on-screen recorder for all ages!

  • Free background/soundtrack music which is legal for YouTube uploading
  • One-Click Speech Synthesis and 720p rendering of videos created
  • Audio sound levels automatically balanced and ducked
  • Accelerated playback options

8. ActivePresenter

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9. Camtasia

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10. Screenr

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Thus you can see how easy it is to record activities on your PC screen. Download these now to avail classy features!

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