Native screen recorder for macOS
Record polished screen videos on your Mac.
Capture your screen, make quick edits, add cursor effects or device frames, and export without leaving the app.
Made with Smooth Capture
Real videos from people using the app.
Built for Mac
Simple stack, native app
Smooth Capture is meant to stay out of the way. Record, edit, and export on macOS without a complicated setup.
Powered by
ScreenCaptureKit
Uses Apple's current capture stack for windows, displays, and device demos.
GPU accelerated
Fast preview and export with Metal and hardware encoders.
Fully native
A real Mac app with a local project workflow.
No cloud required
You can keep recording and export on your own machine.
Record the screen you need
Capture the full screen, one window, or a small area. Add your webcam if you want it.
- Full screen, window, or custom area
- Webcam overlay
- Keyboard shortcuts on screen
Make clicks easier to follow
Add click effects, smooth cursor movement, and auto-hide when the cursor is idle.
- Click highlights
- Smooth cursor movement
- Hide idle cursor
Trim and arrange clips
Cut the parts you do not need, move clips around, and export without jumping to another app.
- Trim and split clips
- Multiple audio tracks
- Simple keyframes when needed
Add device frames
Put your recording inside iPhone, iPad, and Mac frames when you want a cleaner product demo.
- 3D device frames
- Angle presets
- Works well for product videos
Record iPhone and iPad over USB
Plug in your device and record it directly on your Mac. Useful for app demos and App Store videos.
- Direct iPhone capture
- Direct iPad capture
- Good for app preview work
Add captions on device
Generate captions locally with Apple speech tools. No subscription and no cloud upload needed.
- On-device transcription
- Word-by-word highlight option
- No extra service needed
Download Smooth Capture
Try the app first. Record and edit locally, then buy a license when you are ready to export and share polished videos.
Free to record and edit. A license is required to export without the Smooth Capture watermark and publish share links.