# SmoothCapture

> SmoothCapture is a native macOS app for recording Mac screens, app windows, iPhone and iPad devices over USB, and iOS Simulator sessions, then editing them into polished product videos. Recording and editing are free; you pay a one-time price to export.

SmoothCapture helps developers, founders, and product teams create app demo videos, tutorials, onboarding clips, launch promos, and App Store preview videos. It combines capture, timeline editing, smart auto-zooms, smooth cursor effects, captions and text animations, audio mixing, 2D and 3D device frames, background styling, and export presets (MP4, GIF, transparent) in one Mac app.

## Product pages

- [Home](https://www.smoothcapture.app/): Overview, hero demos, and download.
- [Features](https://www.smoothcapture.app/features): 50+ recording and editing tools — zooms, cursor smoothing, device frames, captions, backgrounds, export.
- [Compare](https://www.smoothcapture.app/compare): SmoothCapture vs Loom, Screen Studio, Camtasia, and other screen recorders.
- [Pricing](https://www.smoothcapture.app/pricing): One-time purchase; record and edit for free, pay once to export.
- [FAQ](https://www.smoothcapture.app/faq): Common questions about recording, devices, export, and licensing.
- [Roadmap](https://www.smoothcapture.app/roadmap): Planned features and what's being worked on next.
- [Changelog](https://www.smoothcapture.app/changelog): Release notes for every version.
- [Press Kit](https://www.smoothcapture.app/press-kit): Logos, screenshots, and brand assets.

## Free tools

- [Video Compressor](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/video-compressor): Compress video in the browser without uploading.
- [Video to GIF Converter](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/video-to-gif): Turn MP4/MOV clips into optimized GIFs.
- [MOV to MP4 Converter](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/mov-to-mp4): Convert QuickTime MOV files to MP4.
- [Video Bitrate Checker](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/video-bitrate-checker): Inspect any video's bitrate, resolution, and codec.
- [Video Bitrate Calculator](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/bitrate-calculator): Calculate target bitrate for a given size or quality.
- [Aspect Ratio Calculator](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/aspect-ratio-calculator): Work out dimensions for 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, and custom ratios.
- [Device Mockup Generator](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools/device-mockup): Drop a screenshot into a 3D iPhone frame with backgrounds.
- [All tools](https://www.smoothcapture.app/tools): Index of free video utilities.

## Agent control

SmoothCapture has a JSON-output CLI so coding agents can record, screenshot, edit, and export headlessly.

- [CLI & agent automation](https://www.smoothcapture.app/features/cli-agent-automation): Overview of the CLI control channel and the agent workflow, with a one-command skill install.
- [Agent skill](https://www.smoothcapture.app/skills/smoothcapture-cli/SKILL.md): The smoothcapture-cli skill (SKILL.md) — install into ~/.claude/skills to teach Claude Code or any agent the full workflow.
- [Skill discovery index](https://www.smoothcapture.app/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json): Machine-readable index of installable skills with content digests.

## Contact

- Support: support@smoothcapture.app
- X/Twitter: https://x.com/smoothcapapp

## Optional

Guides and tutorials from the blog:

- [10 Best Zooming Video Software Tools (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/10-best-zooming-video-software-tools-2026.md)
- [Adding Subtitles to Videos: Best Methods Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/adding-subtitles-to-videos.md)
- [Android Wireless Display: Cast to TV, PC, and Mac (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/android-wireless-display.md)
- [10 Best Free Screen Recorders for Mac (2026, Tested)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/best-free-screen-recorder-for-mac.md)
- [Can You Record on Paramount Plus? 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/can-you-record-on-paramount-plus.md)
- [Capture Sound From Computer Mac: 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/capture-sound-from-computer-mac-2026-guide.md)
- [How to Change Cursor for Mac: A Complete Guide 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/change-cursor-for-mac.md)
- [Collaborative Video Editing: A Team Workflow Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/collaborative-video-editing.md)
- [Compressing Video on Mac: A Practical Guide (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/compressing-video-on-mac.md)
- [Computer Screen Zoomed in How to Fix: A Quick Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/computer-screen-zoomed-in-how-to-fix.md)
- [How to Convert to WebM on macOS: A Complete Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/convert-to-webm.md)
- [Cropping Video Mac: 5 Easy Methods (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/cropping-video-mac.md)
- [Does Screen Recording Record Audio: Screen Recording Audio:](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/does-screen-recording-record-audio.md)
- [Does Screen Recording Record Calls? What Works in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/does-screen-recording-record-calls-what-works-in-2026.md)
- [Fix Screen Record No Audio on Mac: Easy Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/fix-screen-record-no-audio-on-mac-easy-guide.md)
- [How to Add Music to Videos: Complete Guide 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-add-music-to-videos.md)
- [How to Create Tutorial Videos: A Pro-Level Guide for 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-create-tutorial-videos.md)
- [How to Edit Video in QuickTime Player: A Practical Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-edit-video-in-quicktime-player-a-practical-guide.md)
- [A Guide on How to Improve AVI Quality](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-improve-avi-quality.md)
- [How to Make a Video on iPhone: Pro Tips 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-make-a-video-on-iphone.md)
- [How to Make Social Media Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-make-social-media-videos.md)
- [How to Record a FaceTime Video on Mac & iPhone (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-a-facetime-video-on-mac-and-iphone-2026.md)
- [How to Record Audio From FaceTime: A Mac Guide for 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-audio-from-facetime-a-mac-guide-for-2026.md)
- [How to Record Discord Audio (Mac, PC & Mobile Guide 2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-discord-audio-mac-pc-and-mobile-guide-2026.md)
- [How to Record Mac Screen: A Guide to Polished Video](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-mac-screen-a-guide-to-polished-video.md)
- [How to Record on IG Without Holding: 5 Easy Methods (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-on-ig-without-holding.md)
- [How to Record Video on Macbook Air: Record Video on MacBook](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-record-video-on-macbook-air.md)
- [How to Remove Background Noise](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-remove-background-noise.md)
- [How to Screen Record TikTok With Audio & No Watermark](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-screen-record-tiktok-with-audio-and-no-watermark.md)
- [How to Speed Up Videos Online Free (2026 Guide)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-speed-up-videos-online-free-2026-guide.md)
- [How to Sync Audio with Video: A Practical Guide for 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-sync-audio-with-video.md)
- [How to Transfer Files from Android to Mac: 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-transfer-files-from-android-to-mac.md)
- [How to Zoom In on Videos: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-zoom-in-on-videos-a-step-by-step-guide-2026.md)
- [How to Zoom in on Videos: Pro Techniques](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/how-to-zoom-in-on-videos-pro-techniques.md)
- [iMobie HEIC Converter: A Pro's Guide to Batch Conversion](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/imobie-heic-converter-a-pro-s-guide-to-batch-conversion.md)
- [iTunes Error 0xE80000A Solved: A 2026 Mac Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/itunes-error-0xe80000a-solved-a-2026-mac-guide.md)
- [Mac Internal Audio Recorder: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-internal-audio-recorder-the-complete-2026-guide.md)
- [Mac Screen Cast: A Pro Guide to Polished Videos (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-screen-cast-a-pro-guide-to-polished-videos-2026.md)
- [Mac Screen Recording App: Top Choices for 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-screen-recording-app.md)
- [Mac Screen Zoomed In? Fix It in 5 Seconds (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-screen-zoomed.md)
- [Mac Video Editing Software: The 2026 Guide for Teams](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-video-editing-software-the-2026-guide-for-teams.md)
- [Best Mac Video Recording Software for 2026 Tutorials](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mac-video-recording-software.md)
- [Master How to Record YouTube Music on Mac in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/master-how-to-record-youtube-music-on-mac-in-2026.md)
- [Mastering the Product Demonstration Video in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mastering-the-product-demonstration-video-in-2026.md)
- [MirrorLink for iPhone: Your Guide to Car Connectivity](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mirrorlink-for-iphone-your-guide-to-car-connectivity.md)
- [Best MKV File to MP4 Converters 2026: Mac & Windows](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/mkv-file-to-mp-4-converter.md)
- [Product Demo Video Maker: Guide to Polished Videos](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/product-demo-video-maker.md)
- [Product Launch Videos: The Complete Guide for 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/product-launch-videos.md)
- [Record and Pause: Master Seamless Screen Captures](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/record-and-pause.md)
- [Master record computer sounds mac in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/record-computer-sounds-mac.md)
- [How to Record from Live Stream on Mac in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/record-from-live-stream.md)
- [Screen Casting on Mac: The Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/screen-casting-on-mac-the-complete-2026-guide.md)
- [How to Screen Record FaceTime on Mac & iPhone (2026)](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/screen-record-facetime.md)
- [Screen Record for iPhone: Master Pro Videos](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/screen-record-for-iphone.md)
- [Screen Recorder with Audio: A 2026 macOS & iOS Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/screen-recorder-with-audio.md)
- [Best Screencast Software Mac: Create Pro Demos in 2026](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/screencast-software-mac.md)
- [Share iPhone Screen on PC Instantly](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/share-iphone-screen-on-pc.md)
- [Stream from Iphone to Computer](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/stream-from-iphone-to-computer.md)
- [Streaming Video Bitrate Calculator: A Practical Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/streaming-video-bitrate-calculator.md)
- [Text Animation Effects in SmoothCapture: A 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/text-animation-effects.md)
- [How to Use iPhone as Microphone for Computer: 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/use-iphone-as-microphone-for-computer.md)
- [Use Tablet as Display](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/use-tablet-as-display.md)
- [Using a Loom: A Practical Guide to Screen Recording](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/using-a-loom-a-practical-guide-to-screen-recording.md)
- [Video Delivery Networks: A Guide for Flawless Playback](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/video-delivery-networks.md)
- [What Is a Screen Share: A Complete 2026 Guide](https://www.smoothcapture.app/blog/what-is-a-screen-share.md)