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QuickRecorder

Lightweight Screen Recorder for your Mac

Efficient and effortless screen recording can be invaluable, particularly for educators, content creators, software developers, and countless other professional scenarios. While there’s certainly no shortage of screen recording tools available today, QuickRecorder sets itself apart through its exceptionally user-friendly interface, minimal system resource usage, open-source transparency, and numerous practical features. In this article, I’ll briefly introduce you to QuickRecorder’s core capabilities and show you how it operates.

Core Features at a Glance

QuickRecorder leverages Apple’s modern ScreenCapture Kit API, with the following key features:

  • Record your full screen, specific application windows, screen areas or the screen of Apple mobile Devices
  • Integrated simple video trimmer
  • exclude Desktop files while recording
  • Highlighting the mouse cursor
  • Aufnahme in verschiedenen Audio Formaten, Qualitätsstufen, integriertes Acoustic Echo Cancellation
  • Export Video as H.265 or H.264
  • Keyboard Hotkeys
  • Exclude Apps from Recording Screen

QuickRecorder Startup screen
QuickRecorder Startup screen

This flexibility makes it perfect for tutorials, app demos, webinars, and coding sessions.

Native System Audio Recording (macOS 13+)

Recording system audio on macOS is usually a headache involving third-party drivers. QuickRecorder solves this natively, letting you capture internal audio without extra installations — a true game-changer.

Presenter Overlay (macOS 14+)

With macOS 14, QuickRecorder supports Presenter Overlay, letting you appear on top of your recording like a pro presenter. For older versions (macOS 12 & 13), you can still use a classic floating camera window.

Dual-Device Recording

Need to show your Mac and iOS device at the same time? QuickRecorder lets you record both simultaneously — ideal for developers, app reviewers, or multi-device workflows.

Why You Should Try QuickRecorder

If you want a fast, lightweight, and free screen recording app for Mac without bloated features, ads, or hidden costs, QuickRecorder is your friend. It’s perfect for:

  • Content creators
  • Developers
  • Educators
  • Productivity enthusiasts

With native audio support, Presenter Overlay, and dual-device recording, it covers everything most people need — without the fluff.

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