Recordly for Mac is a free, open-source screen recorder built for demos, walkthroughs, and product videos. It runs natively on macOS using ScreenCaptureKit, and it turns a plain screen recording into a polished video with auto-zoom, smooth cursor animation, and a styled background, all without extra editing software.

Key Features

• Auto-Zoom and Smooth Cursor: Recordly adds auto-zoom and cursor animations to your recording automatically, so it looks polished with no manual editing.
• Custom Backgrounds: Add a background, gradient, rounded corners, or shadow around your recording to make it look like a finished video.
• Dynamic Webcam Bubble: A webcam bubble expands and shrinks on screen, so you get the spotlight only when you need it.
• Drag-and-Drop Timeline Editor: Control video speed, zooms, annotations, audio tracks, and length using a simple drag-and-drop timeline.
• Dual Audio Capture: Record your microphone and system audio at the same time, synced so your voice and sound effects line up.
• Save and Load Projects: Save your work as a .recordly project file, then reopen it later to keep editing.
• Flexible Export: Export your recording as an MP4 video or a looping GIF, depending on where you plan to share it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Recordly free?

Yes. Recordly is completely free and open source, with no paywalls or hidden limits.

Does Recordly work on Mac?

Yes. Recordly runs natively on macOS using Apple's ScreenCaptureKit. It is also available for Windows and Linux.

How do I install Recordly on Mac?

You can install Recordly with Homebrew, or download it directly from the Recordly website or GitHub page.

Is Recordly open source?

Yes. Recordly is open source under the MIT license, and its code is public on GitHub.

Can I export Recordly recordings as a GIF?

Yes. You can export your recording as an MP4 video or a looping GIF, and you can loop the cursor path so GIFs play smoothly.

Where do I get help with Recordly?

Support is handled through GitHub. You can open an issue there if you run into a problem.