Simple, Powerful, Private
Professional screen recording for macOS that respects your time and your privacy
Feels Like Home
BetterCapture is built with native macOS technologies, giving you a familiar, polished experience that integrates seamlessly into your workflow without getting in the way.
- Built with SwiftUI and ScreenCaptureKit for native performance
- Uses macOS native Content Picker for intuitive selection
- Lives in your menu bar for instant access
- Follows Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
Professional Recording
Capture high-quality audio and video with advanced encoding options and professional features that go beyond basic screen recording.
- Multiple codec support: ProRes 4444, HEVC, H.264
- Alpha channel support for transparency
- Record system audio and microphone simultaneously
- Content filtering to exclude specific windows
Privacy-First
Your recordings are yours alone. BetterCapture has no tracking, no analytics, no cloud uploads. Everything stays on your Mac, exactly where it should be.
- No data collection or tracking whatsoever
- All recordings stored locally on your Mac
- No account required to use the app
- Open source so you can verify our claims
Open Source & Free
BetterCapture is MIT licensed and completely free. No subscriptions, no trials, no premium tiers. Contribute to the project or simply enjoy a screen recorder that respects you.
- 100% free with no hidden costs
- MIT licensed for maximum freedom
- Community-driven development
- Contribute features or report bugs on GitHub
