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ScreenCam - Native macOS screen recording with directed zoom

Capture<br>Sharp.<br>Direct<br>The Frame.

High-resolution recording with a camera you can shape after the take.<br>View on App Store<br>Built with100% Native<br>SystemmacOS 15+

Focus on what matters.<br>Zoom with motion blur.

01Dynamic Zoom<br>Camera movement follows the same spring timing used by ScreenCam exports.

02Timeline Preview<br>Hover the Recording or Zoom track to scrub the exact preview frame.

03Motion Blur<br>Zoom, pan, and click states are sampled with shutter-style blur.

Export Options<br>Beautiful on every screen.<br>Export with stunning device frames. iPhone, Mac, Studio Display - your content, perfectly presented.

Original ResolutionLive PhotoMP4 / MOV

Advanced Controls<br>Total control over<br>every zoom point.<br>Manual mode gives you complete creative freedom. Add multiple anchors to a single zoom clip, each with its own scale and center point.

Drag anchors to reposition on timeline

Adjust scale from 1x to 5x per anchor

Set custom focus center for each zoom

Smooth transitions between anchors

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1.0x<br>Center: 50%, 50%

Native means fast.<br>No Electron. No web views. Pure native performance.

CPU Usage<br>ScreenCam

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Memory<br>ScreenCam

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App Sizeabout 20MB vs 600MB<br>ScreenCam

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Export Timeshorter is faster<br>ScreenCam

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More Features<br>Small details, ready for real workflows.<br>Native touches that make recording feel fast, polished, and Mac-first.

Clearregular

Liquid Glass<br>Native glass materials keep controls crisp while matching modern macOS surfaces.

⇧Shift

Shortcut Recording<br>Start, pause, and finish captures from the keyboard without breaking flow.

Beauty Off

Beauty On

Light Beauty<br>Includes basic beauty effects such as skin smoothing, brightening, face slimming, and eye enlargement.

AI-generated portrait, used only to demonstrate the real beauty effect.

Screen Studio Alternative<br>Need a lighter Mac screen recorder with deeper manual control?<br>Compare ScreenCam with Screen Studio across app size, CPU and memory use, export speed, manual zoom anchors, layers, device mockups, and export formats.

Screen Studio alternative for Mac

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010:00PreviewUse the preview area to watch the current final export result in real time.020:05SidebarThe main configuration panels live in the sidebar.030:06Screen settingsConfigure the screen content, including wallpaper, margins, size, and related layout options.040:10Device settingsWrap the screen in a device frame, choose the device, and tune frame styling such as the background.050:17Keyboard settingsSet how recorded shortcuts appear, including their default size and position.060:21Beauty settingsAfter camera recording is enabled, apply subtle portrait enhancements to the camera image.070:26Mouse settingsAdjust the basic visual style for the mouse pointer.080:29Animation settingsCustomize camera motion, including motion blur strength and custom curves.090:35TracksRecording, camera, system audio, microphone, zoom, and keyboard events appear here as timeline clips.<br>01Preview

Use the preview area to watch the current final export result in real time.

FAQ<br>Questions & Answers

Is ScreenCam a Screen Studio alternative?<br>Yes. ScreenCam is a native macOS Screen Studio alternative for creators who want a smaller app footprint, lower resource use, faster exports, manual zoom anchors, device mockups, richer layers, GIF export, Live Photo export, and a Mac-first editing experience.

How is ScreenCam different from browser-based recorders?<br>ScreenCam is built for macOS as a native recording and editing app. The goal is a compact Mac-first workflow with local capture, smooth editing controls, and preview-accurate export.

What's the minimum macOS version required?<br>ScreenCam requires macOS 15 or later.

Is there a Windows version?<br>Not right now. ScreenCam is focused on macOS, and we do not plan to develop a Windows version in the short term.

Can I export to different formats?<br>ScreenCam is designed for high-quality video export from the editor, with framing and motion controls reflected in the final output.

How does the zoom feature work?<br>You can add zoom points anywhere on your timeline. In manual mode, you have complete control: set multiple anchors with different zoom levels and focus centers. Transitions include smooth motion blur effects.

Does it support multiple monitors?<br>ScreenCam is built for Mac screen recording workflows, including connected displays, windows, and capture regions.

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