Why we started Cap

Screen recording should be one of the simplest things you do on a computer. Hit record, capture your screen, share it. That is the whole workflow.

But the tools most people use are closed source, loaded with tracking, and designed to lock your content into proprietary systems. Your recordings live on someone else's servers, under someone else's terms. You cannot self-host, you cannot inspect the code, and you cannot export your data without jumping through hoops.

Most recording tools are built by large companies optimising for revenue, not for users. They are slow to improve, ignore community feedback, and add complexity where there should be clarity. The result is software that feels heavy, invasive, and out of your control.

We did not set out to build another screen recorder. We wanted to build the one that should have always existed. One that respects your privacy, works beautifully, and gives you full ownership of everything you create.

Cap is built around a simple principle: your recordings are yours. You should be able to record, edit, and share without sacrificing privacy or flexibility. Whether you are explaining a bug, walking through a design, or recording a demo, the tool should get out of your way.

So we built Cap as a native desktop app with a powerful web companion. Record in Instant Mode for quick shares, or use Studio Mode for high fidelity captures with separate screen and camera tracks. Add captions, zooms, and backgrounds, then share with a single link or export however you want.