Free Screen Recorder for Mac
Download ShipClip and record, edit, and preview your video for free. No credit card, no watermarks, no feature gates in the editor. A one-time License unlocks export and share.
Free Without a License
Every feature below works without paying. The only gate is exporting or sharing the final video.
- Unlimited recordings. No time limits. Record as many videos as you want.
- Zoom-to-click. Automatic zoom effects on every mouse click. See how your recording looks polished from the start.
- Multi-track audio. Screen, mic, and system audio on separate tracks. Adjust the mix after recording.
- Timeline editing. Cut, trim, mute sections, adjust zoom ranges, add annotations.
- Camera PiP. Webcam overlay with real-time background removal.
- Full-quality preview. Watch your finished video inside the app before deciding to buy.
Free Alternatives on Mac
If you need a permanently free screen recorder, here are your options on macOS:
- macOS built-in (Cmd+Shift+5). Records screen and mic. No system audio, no editing, no zoom effects. Free forever.
- OBS Studio. Free and open-source. Designed for streaming. Powerful but complex. No zoom-to-click or timeline editing. ShipClip vs OBS.
- Loom free tier. Browser-based. 5-minute recording limit on free plan. Basic trimming only. ShipClip vs Loom.
ShipClip exports and shares aren't free, but the preview mode lets you see if the editing features, zoom effects, and multi-track audio are worth a one-time $79 $44. See pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can download ShipClip and use it to record and edit without paying. Export and share require a one-time License ($44 Founders, first 100 buyers, or $79 Lifetime). The app is then yours forever — no subscription. 14-day refund if it's not for you.
macOS has a built-in screen recorder (Cmd+Shift+5) that captures your screen and microphone for free. OBS Studio is free and open-source but focused on streaming. QuickTime Player can also record your screen. None of these include zoom effects, separate audio tracks, or timeline editing, and that's where ShipClip fits in.
Everything except exporting and uploading. Record your screen, system audio, mic, and camera, load it into the timeline editor, add zoom effects, annotations, and volume automation, tweak the audio mix. You can see your polished result in the preview. A License is only required when you want to save an exported file or share it via a link.
No. Download and start recording immediately. You're only asked for payment when you choose to buy a License.
Your recordings stay on your Mac in ~/Movies/ShipClip. They're never deleted. Without a License, you can't export with effects or upload to share, but the raw recordings are always yours.
Try ShipClip free. No credit card required to record and edit.
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