Last updated 08-12-2026
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Screen Studio
Screen Studio records your Mac screen and turns raw captures into polished demo videos. It follows your cursor with automatic zooms, smooths pointer movement, and applies motion blur so tutorials and product walkthroughs look edited without hours in a timeline.
Where generic screen recorders export flat footage you still need to fix in Final Cut or Premiere, Screen Studio bakes in zoom animations, vertical reframing for social posts, and branding controls for background, padding, and shadows. Transcript generation and subtitle export run locally on your machine with no upload to Screen Studio servers.
It fits indie makers, product marketers, and educators who publish demos on Product Hunt, Twitter, or course platforms. The app requires macOS Ventura 13.1 or later and can also record connected iPhones and iPads over USB with automatic device frame detection.
Automatic cursor zoom and smooth pointer movement applied without manual timeline editing
Export up to 4K at 60fps or optimized GIFs with presets for web and social media
Record iPhone and iPad screens over USB with automatic device model and frame detection
Generate transcripts and subtitles locally on your Mac with no server upload
Monthly plan at $29 per month or $9 per month billed yearly through Lemon Squeezy
Product Hunt #1 Product of the Year for Screen Studio 3.0 launch
Automatic cursor zoom and smoothing produce edited-looking videos without manual timeline work
One-click vertical reframing adjusts zooms for social media exports
Transcript and subtitle generation runs locally with no server upload
Records iPhone and iPad screens over USB with device frame detection
Used by teams at Stripe, Vercel, Google, Adobe, and Raycast
macOS only with no Windows version available yet
Requires macOS Ventura 13.1 or later
Subscription pricing with no permanently free tier beyond trial download
Advanced video editing beyond Screen Studio presets still requires a separate editor
What platforms does Screen Studio support?
Screen Studio is a native macOS app requiring macOS Ventura 13.1 or later. A Windows version is not yet available. You can record connected iPhone and iPad screens from your Mac using a USB cable.
How much does Screen Studio cost?
Screen Studio costs $29 per month on a monthly subscription or $9 per month when billed yearly. Both plans include all features and shareable video links. An educational discount is also available on request.
How is Screen Studio different from Loom?
Screen Studio focuses on polished, edited-looking screen recordings with automatic zoom, cursor smoothing, and branding controls built in. Loom prioritizes quick async video messaging with less automatic post-production styling.
Does Screen Studio support webcam recording?
Yes. Screen Studio records webcam, microphone, and system audio alongside screen capture. The webcam overlay sits on the recording and slightly zooms out to avoid covering the cursor, with automatic voice normalization and noise removal.
Is Screen Studio privacy-focused?
Screen Studio generates video transcripts on your local machine and does not send that data to its servers. The app is designed for macOS with privacy as a stated priority on the official FAQ.
What export formats does Screen Studio support?
Screen Studio exports MP4 video up to 4K 60fps, optimized GIFs, and shareable web links. You can also copy recordings to the clipboard for quick pasting into chat apps or social platforms.