Screen Recording Software for Mac
ShipClip is native macOS screen recording software that captures, edits, and delivers polished recordings without a separate video editor. Built with Swift and Apple's ScreenCaptureKit.
Why Use Dedicated Screen Recording Software?
macOS has a built-in screen recorder, and it's fine for quick captures. But if you're recording demos, walkthroughs, or presentations that other people will watch, you need more: zoom effects to highlight what you're clicking, separate audio tracks to fix the mix, and a way to trim without opening iMovie.
That's what screen recording software like ShipClip is for. It handles the gap between raw capture and a full video editor, purpose-built for the "record a demo and share it" workflow.
What ShipClip Includes
- Multi-track recording. Screen, system audio, microphone, and camera captured as separate stems. Edit each independently.
- Automatic zoom-to-click. Mouse clicks trigger smooth zoom effects. Your recordings look professional with zero manual keyframing.
- Timeline editor. Cut, trim, adjust per-track volume with automation keyframes, add annotations (arrows, rectangles, text), and control zoom easing curves.
- Camera PiP. Webcam overlay with real-time background removal via Apple Vision. Position with keyframes.
- Screen styling. Backgrounds, padding, rounded corners. The output looks like a product video.
- Share or export. One-click shareable links with view analytics, or export a local file with all effects baked in.
Native Mac Performance
ShipClip is built in Swift using ScreenCaptureKit, AVFoundation, and Metal. It's under 5 MB, launches instantly, and uses less CPU than browser-based or Electron recorders. System audio capture works natively on macOS 14+ with no virtual audio drivers.
Your recordings stay local in ~/Movies/ShipClip. Nothing is uploaded unless you explicitly share. The app works fully offline except for sharing and account management.
Pricing
$9.99/mo $4.99/mo during the founder launch. 500 GB video hosting included. 7-day free trial, no credit card. 14-day money-back guarantee. Full pricing details.
Frequently Asked Questions
What screen recording software is best for Mac?
For polished output with zoom effects and editing, ShipClip or Screen Studio. For async team messaging, Loom. For streaming, OBS. For zero-cost basic capture, the built-in macOS screen recorder (Cmd+Shift+5).
Do I need screen recording software or is the built-in recorder enough?
The built-in macOS recorder captures your screen and microphone, but not system audio. It has no editing, no zoom effects, no camera overlay, and saves a raw .mov file. If you need anything beyond basic capture, you need third-party software.
Is screen recording software safe?
Reputable screen recording software is safe. ShipClip is a native macOS app: it uses Apple's ScreenCaptureKit (which requires explicit permission) and stores recordings locally in ~/Movies/ShipClip. Videos are only uploaded when you choose to share.
Can screen recording software capture system audio on Mac?
Some can. ShipClip captures system audio natively on macOS 14+ via ScreenCaptureKit, no virtual audio drivers needed. OBS requires a virtual audio driver like BlackHole. The built-in macOS recorder cannot capture system audio at all.
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