How to Record Last 1 Minute on PC & Laptop in Every Possible Way

You may want to know how to record last 1 minute on PC and edit them with the increasing popularity of videos of shorter lengths. But how to record the last 1 minute on a PC is the question. The article explains the detailed steps to capture the last 1 minute on your PC/Laptop using EaseUS RecExperts, Xbox Game Bar, OBS, and Screencastify.

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Jerry

Updated on Jun 30, 2026

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The short form of content is taking over social media and many other platforms. People have preferred to watch 1-minute or shorter videos since the inception of Instagram. Social media giants like Youtube, TikTok, Instagram, and many more are introducing shorts to cater to the paradigm shift in how people consume content online. This made content creators wonder how to record last 1 minute on PC?

In this article, we will vastly learn how to record the last 1 minute on PC in multiple ways, including the built-in tools and screen recording software with detailed steps.

How to Record and Trim the Last 1 Minute with EaseUS RecExperts

If your PC does not support Instant Replay or "save last 1 minute" features, the most reliable alternative is to continuously record your screen and then trim out the last minute afterward. EaseUS RecExperts is a professional screen recorder designed for this type of workflow, allowing users to capture everything first and decide later what to keep. 

Instead of automatically saving only the last minute with a replay buffer, EaseUS RecExperts records your entire screen activity in real time. After recording, you can quickly use the built-in editor to trim and export the exact last 1 minute or any short highlight you need.

This makes it especially useful for situations where Instant Replay tools are unavailable or too complex to configure, while still giving you full control over your recordings. 

Key Features of EaseUS RecExperts:

  • Record full screen, selected region, or specific windows
  • Capture gameplay, tutorials, meetings, and online videos in high quality
  • Record system audio and microphone simultaneously
  • Support scheduled recording and auto-stop recording
  • Built-in video trimmer and player for quick editing
  • Export recordings in multiple formats (MP4, AVI, FLV, etc.)
  • Up to 4K resolution and high frame rate recording (depending on system capability)

Limitations:

  • Does not support Instant Replay or automatic "save last 1 minute" functionality
  • Requires continuous recording before extracting highlights

Here is how to record and trim the last 1 minute on your computer using EaseUS RecExperts:

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts. You'll see six recording modes available. Choose Full Screen to capture everything on your display, Custom to record a selected area, Window to record a specific app window, Game for optimized gameplay recording, Audio to capture system or microphone sound only, and Webcam to record your webcam feed.

easeus recexperts main interface

Step 2. Select your input sources. You can freely enable or disable the Webcam, Speaker, or Microphone depending on your needs. If you only want to record a silent screen, simply turn all of them off.

set-up webcam and audio sources

Step 3. Click the red REC button to start recording. A floating control bar will appear on your screen. To pause the recording, click the Pause button (white); to stop it, click the Stop button (red).

stop or pause recording

Step 4. After recording, you'll be taken to the preview window, where you can watch, trim, or edit your recording with ease.

preview and edit recording

How to Record Last 1 Minute with Xbox Game Bar

The Windows Xbox Game Bar is another reliable clipping software for gaming. This built recording tool comes with Windows 10 and 11, allowing people to click and capture their screen. The Game bar was originally designed to record gameplay on Windows but allows recording other apps, but it comes with many restrictions.

Steps to record the last 1 minute with the Xbox game Bar:

Step 1: Set up the last 1-minute recording for Xbox Game Bar, Settings > Gaming > Captures. Expand "Record what happened" and Select 1-minute from the "Record the Last" dropdown menu.

customizing the game bar

Step 2: Open the tab/application/game you want to capture.

Step 3: Press the Windows + G buttons o the keyboard to invoke the Xbox Game Bar.

record last minute using the game bar

Step 4: Click on the Capture and use the shortcuts below the record last minute widget to record the last 1 minute on your screen.

How to Record Last 1 Minute via OBS

The OBS Studio is an Open Source Software for screen recording and broadcasting. It is one of the most popular screen recording tools with advanced video and audio recording and editing with multiple customization settings. It is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac. The only downside is the software does not work well with all devices. For example, sometimes, you may encounter the OBS not recording screen error.

Steps to record the last 1 minute on OBS Studio are as follows: 

Step 1: Download and launch the application. The OBS will auto-add a Scene on the interface, or you can do it with the + symbol at the bottom.

adding a scene and settings on OBS Studio

Step 2: Customize your Video settings, and Capture method using the settings.

customizing the video and audio settings

Step 3: After configuring the settings, click on Start recording at the bottom of the screen to record your screen.

Step 4: Click on Stop Recording to finish the recording and trim the video file to get the final video file.

How to Record Last 1 Minute with Screencastify

Screencastify is another tool that is a chrome extension. It is one of the few software tools that allow editing recorded videos. The extension has excellent features, but the users cannot record a video for over 5 minutes.

You can perform the steps below to record the last 1-minute using Screencastify: 

Step 1: Open the Extension, Sign-in using your Google account, and give the required permissions to start.

grant the webcam and microphone access

Step 2: After setting up the account, open the extension and use the shortcuts to control your recordings.

  • Start/Stop - Alt + Shift + R
  • Pause/Resume _ Alt + Shift + P

Step 3: Select the type of recording- Browser, Desktop, or Webcam. Start the recording, trim the last 1 minute, and save it.

start the recording

Step 4: The extension uploads the video directly onto your Google Drive.

FAQs

1. Is there a way to record the last 10 minutes on PC?

You can use the Xbox Game Bar and other third-party apps to record the last 10 minutes on a PC. The easiest way is to use Xbox Game Bar. Go to Settings > Gaming > Captures. Customize the recording settings to record the last 10 minutes on Xbox Game Bar.

2. Does Windows 10 have screen recorder?

The Windows 10 inbuilt Screen Recorder is called Xbox Game Bar. It is infused into the Windows ecosystem with the Xbox games to enhance the gaming experience for gamers. The tool helps you to record gameplay, connect with friends online, monitor CPU and GPU activity, and many more.

3. How do I record my gameplay?

There are a plethora of tools available on the internet to record gameplay. You can use the inbuilt tool Xbox Game Bar for that, but it does not have a lot of features. To record, edit and broadcast your gameplay, check out the OBS Studio, one of the most popular screen recording tools with power-packed features.

4. How do you record last gameplay on PC?

If you wish to record the last gameplay, you can use screen recording software to record and trim it. Another option is to customize the Xbox Game Bar based on your recording preferences. Use the "Record the Last" feature of the Xbox Game Bar to set it up.

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