Kap
A lightweight, open-source screen recorder built with web technology, offering high-quality exports in GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG with optional audio and trimming. Perfect for designers and developers.
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Kap is an open-source screen recorder designed for macOS that leverages web technologies to deliver a fast, lightweight, and user-friendly experience. Whether you're capturing tutorials, demos, or quick clips, Kap provides high-quality exports in multiple formats including GIF, MP4, WebM, and APNG.
Key Features
- Multiple Export Formats: Save recordings as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG with optional audio.
- Click Highlighting: Emphasize user interactions by highlighting clicks during recordings.
- Trimming & Editing: Easily trim recordings to capture only the essential parts.
- Plugin Ecosystem: Extend functionality with plugins like Giphy, Vercel, and Streamable.
- Lightweight & Fast: Built with web technologies for minimal resource usage and quick performance.
- Open Source: Fully open-source under the MIT license, encouraging community contributions.
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports both Apple Silicon (M1) and Intel-based Macs.
Tech / Self-Hosting
Kap is a desktop application designed for macOS and does not require self-hosting. The source code is available on GitHub for inspection, modification, and contribution. Users can download the app directly from the official website or via package managers like Homebrew.