Screen Recorder for Mac
ShipClip is a native macOS screen recorder that captures your screen, system audio, microphone, and camera as separate tracks. Record a demo, polish it in the timeline editor, and share it with a link or export a file.
Record, Edit, and Share in One App
Most screen recorders on Mac give you a raw video file and call it done. If you want zoom effects, separate audio tracks, or a camera overlay, you end up in a video editor. ShipClip handles the full workflow: capture, edit, and export or share.
- Multi-track audio. Screen, microphone, system audio, and camera are captured as separate tracks. Adjust the mix after recording. Mute, solo, or add volume automation to any track independently.
- Zoom-to-click. ShipClip records your mouse movements and clicks during capture. On playback and export, it smoothly zooms the viewport to wherever you clicked. Small UI details stay visible even in a 1080p export from a 5K display.
- Timeline editing. Cut and trim your recording, mute sections of any audio track, and adjust zoom ranges, camera position, and volume automation in a real timeline. Not just a start/end trimmer.
- Camera picture-in-picture. Your webcam composited into the corner of your recording with real-time background removal. Position it with keyframes in the timeline.
- Screen styling. Add backgrounds, padding, and rounded corners to your screen capture. The result looks like a product video instead of a bare desktop recording.
- Click indicators. Visual highlights and optional click sounds make every interaction visible to viewers.
- Annotations. Draw arrows, rectangles, and text on your recording after the fact. Each annotation lives on the timeline and zooms with the screen content.
- Share or export. Click Share to get a link viewable at shipclip.app, or export a local file with all effects baked in. Your choice.
System Audio Without Workarounds
One of the most common frustrations with screen recording on Mac is capturing system audio. The built-in recorder (QuickTime and the screenshot toolbar) does not capture system audio at all. You need either a virtual audio driver or a third-party app.
ShipClip uses ScreenCaptureKit to capture system audio natively on macOS 14+. No virtual audio drivers. No kernel extensions. No routing your audio through a Multi-Output Device. System audio lands on its own track, separate from your microphone, so you can adjust the mix after recording.
How ShipClip Compares to Other Mac Screen Recorders
| Feature | ShipClip | macOS Built-in | Loom | OBS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Native (Swift) | Native | Electron | Native (C/C++) |
| System audio | Built-in, separate track | Not supported | Mixed with mic | Requires virtual driver |
| Separate audio tracks | Yes (mic + system + camera) | No | No | Yes (with setup) |
| Zoom-to-click | Auto-generated, editable | No | No | No |
| Timeline editing | Cut, trim, mute regions | No | Basic trim | No |
| Camera PiP | With background removal | No | Fixed overlay | With setup |
| Screen styling | Backgrounds, padding, corners | No | No | No |
| Annotations | Arrows, rectangles, text (with blur fill) | No | Drawing (live only) | No |
| Animation easing | Custom bezier curves per zoom range | No | No | No |
| Sharing | Web link or local export | Local .mov only | Cloud link | Local file only |
| Price | Free | Free tier / $18/mo | Free |
Built for People Who Ship
ShipClip is designed for one workflow: record a screen demo, polish it, and send it. If you record product demos, client walkthroughs, code reviews, or internal presentations, ShipClip gets you from recording to finished video without opening a separate editor.
- Freelancers sending polished walkthroughs to clients without spending time in Premiere or Final Cut.
- Developers recording code demos and PR reviews where zoom-to-click makes small text readable.
- Product teams creating feature demos and release videos with professional-looking output.
- Designers walking stakeholders through prototypes with narration and zoom effects.
A Native Mac App, Not a Browser Tab
ShipClip is built with Swift and Apple's native frameworks. ScreenCaptureKit for screen and audio capture, AVFoundation for editing and export, Vision for camera background removal. No Electron, no Chrome runtime, no uploading to someone else's server.
Your recordings stay on your Mac in ~/Movies/ShipClip. Share via link when you want to, export a local file when you don't. Everything works offline except sharing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best screen recorder for Mac?
It depends on what you need. For raw capture, macOS has a built-in recorder (Cmd+Shift+5). For polished demos with zoom effects, multi-track audio, and timeline editing, ShipClip is purpose-built for that workflow. For streaming, OBS is the standard. ShipClip is the best option if you record demos, walkthroughs, or presentations and want professional output without a full video editor.
Does Mac have a built-in screen recorder?
Yes. Press Cmd+Shift+5 to open the screenshot toolbar and choose Record Entire Screen or Record Selected Portion. The built-in recorder captures your microphone but not system audio. It saves a raw .mov file with no editing, no zoom effects, and no camera overlay.
Can I record my Mac screen with system audio?
The built-in macOS screen recorder does not capture system audio. You need either a virtual audio driver like BlackHole or a third-party app. ShipClip captures system audio natively on macOS 14+ with no extra setup, and keeps it on a separate track from your microphone.
How much does ShipClip cost?
ShipClip is $9.99/month and includes 500 GB video hosting and a 14-day refund guarantee. Recording, editing, and exporting work with no limits or watermarks.
Is ShipClip free?
ShipClip is not free. It costs $9.99/month. There are no recording limits, no watermarks, and no feature gates. Local export always works. 500 GB of video hosting is included for sharing recordings via link.
Does ShipClip work on Windows or Linux?
No. ShipClip is macOS only (macOS 14+). It uses Apple's native ScreenCaptureKit and AVFoundation frameworks, which are not available on other platforms.
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