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ScreenOtter — Cinematic Screen Recordings, Without the Editing Features How it works Pricing FAQ<br>Download

Cinematic screen recordings — without the editing.

ScreenOtter automatically zooms into every click, so your recordings look<br>beautiful — not like raw footage.

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Built for

Founders

Designers

Developers

Tutorial creators

Features

Everything you need.<br>Nothing you don't.

ScreenOtter handles the cinematography so you can focus on what you're<br>actually building.

Auto-zoom

Add a Webcam

Cursor Highlights

Easy Share

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Auto-zoom on click

Every click triggers a smooth cinematic zoom. Your viewer always<br>knows exactly where to look — no manual keyframes needed.

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Add a webcam

Show your face while you record.

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Cursor Highlights

Emphasize your clicks and scrolls with subtle but noticeable visual<br>highlights.

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Easy share

Export your recording the moment you're done. Shareable, polished,<br>and ready to send — whether to clients, teammates, or your audience.

Word-by-word subtitles, generated automatically

ScreenOtter turns your recording into a transcript and displays each<br>word as it’s spoken, creating smooth, perfectly timed subtitles<br>without any manual captioning work. Make tutorials, demos, and<br>walkthroughs easier to follow — even when your viewers are watching on<br>mute.

Speed through the boring typing parts

ScreenOtter automatically detects when you’re typing and lets you<br>speed those moments up in one click. Keep your demos moving, skip the<br>awkward pauses, and still show viewers exactly what changed on screen.

Show every shortcut as you press it

ScreenOtter automatically displays keyboard shortcuts right on your<br>video, so viewers never have to guess what you pressed. Perfect for<br>tutorials, coding walkthroughs, design demos, and any workflow where<br>the keyboard does half the talking.

Use your webcam or iPhone as a facecam

Add a personal touch to your screen recordings with your built-in<br>webcam, external camera, or iPhone. Whether you’re making a product<br>demo, tutorial, or walkthrough, ScreenOtter lets viewers see both your<br>screen and your face in one polished recording.

Record every sound, then add some music

Capture your microphone, system audio, and screen in one smooth<br>recording. Then add background music to give your demos, tutorials,<br>and walkthroughs a more polished, professional feel without opening a<br>separate editor.

Add beautiful backgrounds in one click

Give your screen recordings a more polished look with custom<br>gradients, wallpapers, and canvas backgrounds. ScreenOtter lets you<br>instantly upgrade a plain screen capture into something that feels<br>more intentional, more branded, and much more enjoyable to watch.

How it works

Three steps to a cinematic recording.

No learning curve. No complex settings. Just record.

01

Hit record

Open ScreenOtter from the menu bar and start recording with one click.<br>Choose your screen, window, or a custom area.

02

Just use your Mac

Click, type, scroll — work normally. ScreenOtter tracks every<br>interaction and applies cinematic zoom effects automatically in real<br>time.

03

Export and share

Stop recording and export. Your polished, professional video is ready<br>to share — no editing, no post-production required.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing.

One price. No tiers. No tricks.

🎉 Early bird offer

$19

Regular price $59

One-time payment · No subscription

Automatic cinematic zoom on every click

One-click screen recording from menu bar

Easy export — no editing required

All future v1.x updates at no extra cost

Works on macOS 13 Ventura and later

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30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked

FAQ

Common questions.

What macOS version do I need?

ScreenOtter requires macOS 13 Ventura or later. It's optimized for<br>Apple Silicon (M1 and above) but works on Intel Macs too.

Is this really a one-time payment?

Yes, completely. Pay once and use ScreenOtter forever. There are no<br>subscriptions, no renewals, and no hidden fees. You also get all<br>updates within the v1.x series for free.

What's your refund policy?

I offer a full refund within 30 days of purchase, no questions<br>asked. Just email mohit@screenotter.com with your order details and<br>I'll process it within 2–3 business days.

Can I use this for commercial projects?

Absolutely. Your license covers personal and commercial use. Use<br>ScreenOtter for client demos, product walkthroughs, YouTube<br>tutorials, or anything else you're building.

Start recording like a pro — today.

Get ScreenOtter today for a one-time payment of $19.

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