A simple recording program with the ability to record screens and audio on your computer.
Publisher’s description
What is ScreenRecorder?
ScreenRecorder is an open-source screen recorder program for Windows from kimhwan. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.1.0, released on July 8, 2026. 5 versions are listed since June 25, 2022, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (akon47/ScreenRecorder) has 551 stars. Similar programs include OBS Studio, ShareX and ScreenToGif.
Project description on GitHub: “⏺️ A simple recording program with the ability to record screens and audio on your computer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: ScreenRecorder is an open-source screen recorder tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ScreenRecorder safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
AD0556C9CD30DC856F25F67AB89A60322F76DEA6B927C2D789992A47E497845F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›5 versions over 4 years · about 1.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1.0Latest | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.1 | July 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | June 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.5 | October 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 1.1.4 | June 25, 2022 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id kimhwan.ScreenRecorder -eScreenRecorder_Setup_v2.1.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- kimhwan
- Category
- Screen recorders
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/akon47/ScreenRecorder
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Released
- July 8, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 25, 2022
- Versions listed
- 5
- Updates / year
- 1.2
- GitHub stars
- 551
- GitHub forks
- 57
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- kimhwan.ScreenRecorder
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ScreenRecorder free?
Yes. ScreenRecorder is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is ScreenRecorder safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ScreenRecorder with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ScreenRecorder be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ScreenRecorder run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ScreenRecorder?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 25, 2022.
What are alternatives to ScreenRecorder?
OBS Studio, ShareX, ScreenToGif, Captura and Camtasia. The alternatives page compares them.
