Screen Recording — Capture, Share & Collaborate Instantly with Cap
Cap makes screen recording effortless. Record your screen in HD with audio and webcam overlay, then share instantly with a link. Free, open-source, and available on Mac and Windows.
Everything You Need for Professional Screen Recording
Cap delivers a complete screen recording experience from capture to sharing — no extra tools required
HD Recording Up to 4K at 60fps
Capture sharp, fluid screen recordings at resolutions up to 4K. Every click, scroll, and animation is reproduced with perfect clarity for tutorials, demos, and presentations.
Instant Shareable Links
Get a shareable link the moment you stop recording. No uploading, no waiting — paste the link anywhere and your recording is immediately accessible to viewers.
Webcam and Screen Together
Record your screen and webcam simultaneously with a picture-in-picture overlay. Add a personal touch to tutorials, walkthroughs, and video messages.
System Audio and Microphone
Capture both system audio and microphone input in your screen recordings. Narrate as you go or let the original audio play through — Cap records both tracks cleanly.
AI-Powered Captions
Automatically generate accurate captions from your screen recording audio. Make your content accessible and searchable without any manual effort.
Open Source and Privacy-First
Cap is fully open-source and lets you connect your own S3-compatible storage for complete data ownership. Your screen recordings stay under your control — always.
Free with No Watermarks
Cap's free screen recorder produces clean, professional recordings with no watermarks, no time limits in Studio Mode, and no hidden fees.
Thread Comments on Recordings
Viewers can leave timestamped comments directly on your screen recordings. Collect structured feedback without long email threads or meetings.
See Cap in Action
Watch how Cap makes screen recording simple, powerful, and accessible.
Screen Recording Tools Compared
How Cap stacks up against the most popular screen recording options
Cap vs Loom
Cap is significantly more affordable than Loom, starting at $8.16/month compared to Loom's $18/month. Cap is also open-source, supports custom S3 storage, and offers Studio Mode on the free plan. See the full Cap vs Loom comparison.
Cap vs OBS Studio
OBS is a powerful open-source recorder built for streamers, but it requires significant configuration. Cap is designed for simplicity — start recording in seconds with instant sharing, cloud storage, and a clean interface that anyone can use.
Cap vs macOS Built-in Recorder
macOS Cmd+Shift+5 lacks system audio capture, webcam overlay, and instant sharing. Cap adds all of these natively with no extensions required. Learn more about screen recording on Mac.
Cap vs Windows Game Bar
Xbox Game Bar only records the active window and cannot capture your full desktop. Cap records your entire screen, any window, or a custom region, with full audio support. Learn more about screen recording on Windows.
Two Recording Modes Built for Every Workflow
Cap adapts to how you work — whether you need a quick share or a polished production
Instant Mode
Record and share your screen in seconds with a shareable link. Perfect for async updates, bug reports, and quick demos. Free plan includes up to 5-minute recordings with built-in thread commenting.
Studio Mode
Completely free for personal use. Records at top quality up to 4K with separate screen and webcam tracks for full editing control. Ideal for polished tutorials, product demos, and training content.
How Teams and Creators Use Screen Recording
From quick async updates to polished training content — Cap fits every screen recording use case
Async Team Updates
Replace recurring status meetings with short screen recordings. Record a walkthrough, share the link in Slack or email, and let your team watch on their own schedule.
Software Tutorials and Documentation
Create step-by-step screen recording tutorials that walk users through your product. Capture every click with HD quality and narrate as you go for clear, reusable documentation.
Bug Reports and QA
Record exactly what went wrong and share the link with your engineering team. A screen recording communicates a bug faster and more clearly than any written description.
Client Presentations and Demos
Record product demos and polished walkthroughs for clients or prospects. Share instantly without scheduling a live call and collect feedback through Cap's thread commenting.
Training and Onboarding
Build a library of screen recording training videos that new hires can watch at their own pace. AI-powered captions make every video searchable and accessible.
Educational Content
Educators and course creators use Cap to produce high-quality lecture recordings and screen tutorials. Learn how Cap supports online teaching.
Frequently Asked Questions About Screen Recording
Start Screen Recording for Free with Cap
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