Recording audio on Windows 11 is a breeze. Whether it’s a voiceover, recording interviews and podcasts, or your next guitar solo, all you need is an audio recording program, preferably one that you already have on your computer or can get for free. Don’t worry if you’re offline. Windows has a native sound recorder too. Here’s everything you need to know about recording audio on Windows with free tools.
How to Record Audio on Windows 11
The apps mentioned in the 4 methods below are all free to download and use. But let’s start with the one that is already available on your PC.
The Sound Recorder app is a pretty handy tool for audio recording. With conveniences like switching microphones and changing playback speed right from the main screen, it should be able to handle most audio recording tasks. There’s a video tutorial available below, but first, let’s take a look at the instructions in the text below. Here’s how to use it.
Here is a visual guide for reference. Expand to full screen for a better view.