Kap

Kap is a desktop screen recording application exclusively for Mac computers. It allows you to capture your screen activity and save it in different formats like GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG. The application lives in your menu bar and activates quickly with a keyboard shortcut.

Unlike heavy commercial screen recorders, Kap focuses on being fast and lightweight. It uses minimal system resources while still producing high-quality recordings. The tool includes basic editing features like trimming and the ability to highlight mouse clicks during recordings.

One standout feature is its plugin system, which lets you extend functionality. You can add plugins to upload directly to services like Giphy or share your recordings instantly. Being completely free and open-source, anyone can use it without limitations.

• Free and open-source screen recorder for macOS

• Export as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG formats

• Record full screen, windows, or custom areas

• Include audio from system or microphone

• Highlight mouse clicks in recordings

• Built-in trimming and basic editing tools

• Plugin support for quick sharing services

• Keyboard shortcuts for fast workflow

• Lightweight with minimal resource usage

• Apple Silicon optimized