CleanShot X – Screen Recording

CleanShot X

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The Mac-native way to record better videos

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Record a quick video in seconds...

Capture your screen, camera, microphone, and system audio without slowing down your workflow.

...or create a polished demo in Studio Mode

Trim mistakes, add smooth zooms, fine-tune cursor effects, and make every recording look intentional.

Everything your recording needs

Add your camera

Add a camera bubble to your recording so people see you, not just your screen. Perfect for walkthroughs, updates, and async feedback.

Highlight clicks

Make every interaction easy to follow with automatic click highlights that show exactly where you clicked.

Show keystrokes

Display shortcuts and key presses while you record, so viewers can follow every action without extra explanation.

Microphone and system audio

Record your microphone and system audio together, perfectly synced with your screen.

MP4 or GIF

Export a polished video when quality matters, or a lightweight GIF when you need something quick to share.

Video Editor

Turn raw screen recordings into polished videos with a fast, Mac-native editor built into CleanShot. Add zooms, refine cursor movement, adjust backgrounds, and export in seconds. Perfect for product demos and tutorials.

Smart zooms

Add smooth zooms that follow your cursor and guide attention to the most important parts of your recording.

Smooth cursor movement

Clean up shaky cursor movement so your recording feels easier to follow.

Adjust cursor size

Change cursor size, style, and click effects to make every action clear.

Add background

Place your recording on a polished background with spacing, shadows, and custom styling.

Export for any platform

Export videos in landscape, square, or vertical formats, ready for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and more.

Motion blur

Add natural motion blur and adjust intensity to your liking for smoother, more cinematic-looking movement.

Faster rendering

Render videos up to 2x faster with a native engine optimized for Mac, so you can spend less time waiting and more time creating.

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Turn every recording into a clean shareable link, ready for feedback, collaboration, and easy replay later.

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Get a shareable link in one click

Upload your video to CleanShot Cloud and copy a clean link you can send anywhere.

Get feedback in context

Collaborate with time-stamped comments on your videos and keep feedback tied to the work.