# Recap Studio

> Recap Studio is a native screen recorder for macOS that automatically zooms in on your clicks, smooths your cursor and frames the recording on a backdrop, so demos and tutorials look professionally edited without manual editing. Recording and editing are free; a one-time $50 Pro license unlocks MP4 and GIF export.

## Key facts

- Platform: macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later, native on Apple Silicon and Intel
- Latest version: 1.2.0, released 2026-11-08
- Price: free to record and edit; Pro is $50 once (lifetime, up to 3 Macs, updates included); no subscription
- Account: none needed
- Export: MP4 up to 4K at up to 60 fps, GIF; aspect ratios 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, 3:4 and 4:5, or the recording's own shape
- Capture: full display, a single window or a selected area, plus webcam, microphone and system audio
- Privacy: recordings are saved as files on your Mac; only license details go to the payment provider (Lemon Squeezy)
- Download: https://recap.studio/download

## Features

### Auto zoom

Recap Studio watches where you click and zooms in on the moments that matter, then eases back out.

- **Automatic**: Each click becomes a zoom on the timeline, with a depth you can set per zoom.
- **Easy to change**: Drag a zoom to retime it, stretch it, or delete the ones you don't need.
- **Stays in place**: Cut or speed up a clip and every zoom stays on the right moment.

### Cursor

The cursor is recorded separately, so you can smooth it, resize it and restyle it after you record.

- **Smooth movement**: Shaky hand movement becomes a steady glide, with click circles or ripples.
- **7 styles**: Including sharp I-beams and hands that switch as you move over text and links.
- **Hides when idle**: A resting cursor fades away, and the last stray movement before you stop is held still.

### Framing

Put your recording on a wallpaper, gradient or your own image, add your camera, and show the shortcuts you press.

- **17 wallpapers**: Or a gradient, a solid colour or your own image, with padding, corners and shadow.
- **Camera bubble**: Your webcam in any corner, round or rounded, and it can keep your face centered as you move.
- **Keys on screen**: Shortcuts appear as you press them. Plain typing is never shown unless you turn it on.

### Export

One recording becomes the wide demo, the square post and the vertical clip.

- **MP4 up to 4K**: At up to 60 fps, or at your recording's own size.
- **GIFs that loop**: Small enough for docs, READMEs and changelogs.
- **Six aspect ratios**: 16:9, 1:1, 4:3, 9:16, 3:4 and 4:5, including vertical for Reels and TikTok.

### Also included

- Countdown before recording and a clear REC indicator that doesn't appear in the video
- Pause and resume within one recording
- Cut and speed up clips (up to 24x), with per-clip mute
- Keyboard shortcuts shown on screen; plain typing stays private unless turned on
- Undo for every edit

## What's new in 1.2

- **Keep Face Centered** the camera follows you as you move
- **Auto zoom** from your clicks, fully editable on the timeline
- **I-beam and hand cursors** that switch over text and links
- **Per-clip mute** right on the timeline
- **Countdown and REC indicator** while you record

## Frequently asked questions

### How is this different from the built-in screen recorder?

macOS records the cursor into the video. Recap Studio records the cursor movement separately, so it can smooth it, resize it, add click effects and zoom on your clicks after you record.

### Is it a subscription?

No. $50 once, for up to 3 Macs, with updates included.

### What can I do for free?

Record and use the whole editor. Pro unlocks MP4 and GIF export.

### Which Macs are supported?

macOS 14 Sonoma or later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.

### Do I need an account?

No. Download it and start recording.

## Guide

Step-by-step help for using Recap Studio:

- [Install and allow permissions](https://recap.studio/guide/install): Download Recap Studio, move it to Applications and allow screen recording.
- [Activate your Pro license](https://recap.studio/guide/activate-license): Enter your license key, use it on up to 3 Macs and move it to a new Mac.
- [Record your screen](https://recap.studio/guide/recording): Record a display, a window or an area, with camera, microphone and system audio.
- [Recording settings](https://recap.studio/guide/recording-settings): Frame rate, quality, countdown, auto zoom, keyboard capture and where projects are saved.
- [Auto zoom and editing zooms](https://recap.studio/guide/zooms): How auto zoom works, and how to add, move, resize and delete zooms.
- [Trim, cut and speed up](https://recap.studio/guide/timeline): Trim the ends, split clips, change speed, mute a clip and undo anything.
- [Cursor and click effects](https://recap.studio/guide/cursor): Make the cursor bigger, change its style, add click effects and hide it when idle.
- [Backgrounds, camera and shortcuts](https://recap.studio/guide/look-and-feel): Wallpapers and padding, the camera bubble, on-screen shortcuts and aspect ratios.
- [Export MP4 and GIF](https://recap.studio/guide/export): Pick a format, size, frame rate and quality, and find your exported file.
- [Troubleshooting](https://recap.studio/guide/troubleshooting): Fixes for permissions, missing audio or camera, and export problems.

## Pages

- [Home](https://recap.studio/): overview, features, pricing and FAQ
- [Download](https://recap.studio/download): latest version for Mac, setup steps, customer portal
- [Guide](https://recap.studio/guide): how to install, record, edit and export
- [Changelog](https://recap.studio/changelog): what changed in every version
- [Privacy Policy](https://recap.studio/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://recap.studio/terms)
- [Refund Policy](https://recap.studio/refund-policy): 14-day money-back guarantee on Pro

## Contact

- Support: idnan.se@gmail.com