Create polished screen recordings in seconds

Recordly is a free open-source screen recorder that adds automatic zoom effects, cursor animations, beautiful backgrounds and more. Contributions welcomed. Expect bugs.

Auto-zoom, silky cursor & beautiful backgrounds

Recordly adds beautiful cursor animations and auto-zooming plus a background to your recordings so you can spend less time editing and more time shipping.

Dynamic webcam bubble overlay

Recordly uses smart webcam bubbles that expand and shrink to make sure you get the spotlight when you need to.

Dynamic webcam bubble overlay

Recordly uses smart webcam bubbles that expand and shrink to make sure you get the spotlight when you need to.

Intuitive timeline editing interface

Use drag-and-drop pieces to control video speed, zooms, annotations, audio tracks and video length, and save your projects as .recordly files so you can save your progress or edit other projects.

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Benefits

Make your recordings look cinematic.

Record microphone & system audio

Dual‑source audio capture with sample‑accurate sync. Speak, demo, and showcase with flawless sound.

Save and load projects

Recordly remembers your workspace. Save projects with all your audio, video, and layout choices, then reopen them instantly to continue creating.

Change export format and quality

Turn your recording into a smooth MP4 or a looping GIF. Perfect for demos, tutorials, and quick social posts.

Loop cursor path

Loop your cursor path so GIFs and autoplay clips stay engaging. No jumps, no stutters; just clean, continuous motion.

Import audio tracks & webcam footage

Import audio files and webcam video with full timeline control. Layer, sync, and refine external media right inside your project.

Free & open-source

Recordly is fully free and open‑source, with no paywalls or hidden limits. Transparent, community‑driven, and built for creators who value control.

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FAQ

Questions? We've got answers.

For support, please open an issue on GitHub.


Is Recordly really free?

Does Recordly have auto-zoom?

Can I use Recordly for commercial purposes?

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What platforms does Recordly support?

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