Free Screen Recorder for Mac

The Simplest Cinematic Screen Recorder for Mac

The cinematic screen recorder for Mac with auto zoom. Gradient backgrounds, webcam overlay, and 4K recording — Screen Studio quality, completely free to start.

macOS (Intel & Apple Silicon) • No account required • Free to start

Auto Zoom on Click

Automatically zooms into mouse clicks during recording. No timeline editing needed.

Gradient Backgrounds

Stunning backgrounds applied instantly. Your recordings look professional without design work.

Webcam Overlay

Record your screen and face together with a clean floating bubble.

System + Mic Audio

Crystal clear microphone and system audio, captured together.

Smooth Cursors

Silky smooth cursor rendering, no more jerky mouse movements.

4K 60fps Recording

Buttery smooth, native resolution. Every pixel, every frame.

Native Apple Silicon Performance

Optimized for M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs for maximum performance and battery efficiency. Intel build also available for older Mac models.

The Screen Studio Alternative That's Free

Screen Studio costs $89 with no free plan. Cubix Capture offers the same cinematic auto-zoom, gradient backgrounds, and smooth cursors — with a completely free Starter tier. No credit card, no account required.

Why Mac Creators Choose Cubix Capture Over Kite

Kite requires post-production editing after recording. Cubix Capture applies cinematic zooms, gradient backgrounds, and smooth cursors the moment you stop recording. No timeline, no exports, no extra steps. The polished version is the original version.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Cubix Capture different from Screen Studio?+
Both offer auto-zoom on click and beautiful output. Screen Studio costs $89 with no free tier. Cubix Capture has a free Starter plan (720p, 2 min) and Pro starts at $14.99/month. Both run natively on Apple Silicon.
Does Cubix Capture support Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?+
Yes. Cubix Capture is natively built for Apple Silicon to ensure maximum performance and battery efficiency. We also provide a dedicated Intel build for older Macs.
Can I record system audio on Mac?+
Yes. Cubix Capture captures both microphone and system audio together, giving you studio-quality sound without needing third-party audio drivers.
Is Cubix Capture a free Kite alternative?+
Yes. Kite requires post-production editing and has no free plan. Cubix Capture produces cinematic output instantly — no timeline editing required — and the Starter plan is completely free.