# Screenize (open-source video and screen recording app)

> Screenize is a free, open-source video and screen recording app for macOS. (Development of Screenize is currently paused) Open-source macOS screen recording app with auto-zoom, cursor effects, and timeline editing — Screen Studio alternative. It has 614 GitHub stars and is released under the Apache-2.0 license.

Free, open-source Screen Studio alternative for macOS Record your screen. Let auto-zoom do the rest. You record a demo, a tutorial, or a quick walkthrough. Screenize watches your cursor and clicks, then zooms, pans, and adds effects on its own. No manual keyframing needed.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/syi0808/screenize |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | desktop GUI |
| GitHub stars | 614 |
| License | Apache-2.0 (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Swift |
| Website | https://syi0808.github.io/screenize/ |
| Official | no |
| Category | Video editing & screen recording |
| Latest release | v0.4.3 (Mar 28, 2026) |
| Last commit | May 22, 2026 |

## Install

Download a build for your system from the project's releases (https://github.com/syi0808/screenize/releases) or website, or build it from source by following the README.

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