Your screen, with you in the corner
Put your webcam in any of the four corners so viewers can see you as you explain. Record your voice and computer audio together.
Takebud
Screen recorder for Windows
Show it.
Record it.
Show a product, explain a process, or record a tutorial. Capture your screen with optional webcam and audio, then save an MP4 on your PC.
Works offline. No account. Saves to your PC.
Windows 10/11 x64 · MP4
TakebudSaved to your PC
PREVIEW Custom area
01 / GETTING STARTEDMake room
for something
green.
for something
green.
Camera on
Screen + webcamMP4
Recording settingsWhat to record
Custom area ⌄
Include in your clip✓ Webcam
✓ Microphone
✓ Computer audio
● Recording00:01:24
Ⅱ■ Stop & save
LATEST RECORDING
garden-walkthrough.mp4Play ↗ Trim
A small walkthrough. All the context.
A little easier to show.
- Product demos
- Tutorials
- Quick walkthroughs
- Social clips
Your first recording
Choose your frame.
Press record.
More than one display? Choose the one you want from the display list.
- 01
Choose what to show
Choose a display, a window, or a custom area. Pick a landscape, vertical, or square preset to frame your clip.
- 02
Add your voice
Turn on your microphone to explain what’s happening. Add computer audio or a webcam view when they help tell the story.
- 03
Start recording
Get ready during the three-second countdown. Pause whenever you need a break, then resume where you left off.
- 04
Save your clip
Stop recording to save an MP4 on your PC. Trim the beginning or end and save a separate copy.
A frame for your next video
Landscape, portrait,
or square.
Choose a preset for your next video. Move the capture frame into place and resize it without changing its proportions.
16:9
Landscape
YouTube · 1920 × 1080
X · 1280 × 720
9:16
Vertical
YouTube Shorts
Instagram Reels / Stories · 1080 × 1920
1:1
Square
Instagram & X
1080 × 1080
4:5
Portrait
Instagram portrait post
1080 × 1350
Presets save at fixed dimensions. Enlarging a smaller capture area does not add detail.
These presets aren’t affiliated with YouTube, Instagram, or X. Check the platform’s upload requirements before posting.
While you record
Keep your explanation
moving.
Choose 30 or 60 fps for your recording. Keep more detail with high quality, or choose smaller files. Show or hide the mouse pointer.
A little room to breathe
00:01:24● Recording
00:01:24Ⅱ Paused
Pause when you need to
Pause to gather your thoughts, then carry on. The break stays out of your finished video.
GLOBAL SHORTCUTS
Ctrl + Shift + RStart / stop and save
Ctrl + Shift + PPause / resume
See what you’re capturing
A live preview helps you check your frame. A soft blue border marks the recording area and turns amber when paused. The glow stays out of your saved video.
Keep the useful part
Cut a slow start or an extra few seconds at the end. Save the trimmed clip as a new MP4 and keep your original.
On your computer
Your recordings.
Saved to your PC.
Your video stays on your computer. Takebud has no account system, cloud upload, or app usage tracking (telemetry).
- 01 / CAPTUREScreen + camera + audio
- 02 / RECORDTakebud
- 03 / SAVELocal MP4
- Works without an internet connection.
- Saves recordings on your computer.
- No separate runtime or video engine to install.
This describes the Takebud app. For this website, see the privacy policy.
Built to be explored
A useful little app.
An open-source release ahead.
I plan to release Takebud as open source. When it’s ready, you’ll find the code, licence, and links for reporting bugs or contributing here.
Purchase & support
A one-time purchase, when it launches.
A paid edition of Takebud is planned as a one-time purchase with no automatic renewal. Final pricing, included features, device limits, and update entitlements will be published here before paid orders open.
Paid software purchases have a 14-day refund window. Downloads and any required licence instructions are delivered electronically under the Digital Delivery Policy.
Developed by Sanjay Ahlawat, trading as AHLAWAT SOLUTIONS. Contact me if you have a question about compatibility or the planned release.
A few things to know
Before you
press record.
When can I download Takebud?
Takebud is coming soon. The Windows download will appear on this page when the public release is ready.
What is Takebud?
Takebud is a Windows screen recorder. Capture your screen and add your webcam, microphone, and computer audio as needed. Recordings save as MP4 files on your PC.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once installed, Takebud records without an internet connection or an account. Its runtime and video engine are included.
Which operating systems are supported?
Windows 10 and 11 on x64-compatible PCs.
Can I record my webcam and computer audio together?
Yes. Enable the webcam, microphone, and computer audio options you need before recording.
Can I make vertical videos?
Yes. Takebud includes portrait presets for Shorts and Reels, plus landscape, square, and 4:5 formats.
Can I pause or trim recordings?
Yes. Pause and resume without leaving the break in your video. Trim the beginning or end into a separate MP4 copy; your original stays intact.
Where are recordings saved?
In the Windows Videos\Still folder. Takebud was previously called Still and retains the folder name for compatibility. “Open recordings” opens the folder.
Will it record every window or game?
Some minimized windows, protected media, games, and hardware-accelerated surfaces may appear blank. Keep recorded windows visible; display capture in windowed mode may help.
Why might Windows show an installation warning?
The current build is unsigned and may trigger a Windows reputation warning. Review the download source and the information Windows provides before deciding whether to install.
Where can I report a bug or contribute?
The code and issue tracker aren’t public yet. Links for reporting bugs, suggesting improvements, and contributing will appear here when they’re ready.
Show. Record. Carry on.
Takebud for Windows.
Coming soon.
For Windows 10/11 x64. Turn a screen walkthrough into a video, with your voice and webcam when you need them.