Capto

A Mac screen recorder, screenshot tool and video editor for tutorials, classes and demos.

PaidProprietaryWindowsmacOS

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About Capto

Capto records the screen at 60 FPS with audio, takes screenshots, and includes editing tools for both videos and images before you share them. It is aimed at tutorials, classes and demo videos, and has a page for educators.

The current version, 2.1.4 from January 2026, requires macOS 10.14 or later and is optimised for macOS 26; older builds remain available for macOS 10.10 to 10.13. A 15-day trial is sent by email, and a Windows version is listed in the Microsoft Store.

Strengths

  • Screen recording, screenshots and editing in one app
  • Smooth 60 FPS recording with audio
  • Builds kept for older macOS versions

Limitations

  • Trial download requires giving an email address
  • Continued use requires a purchase

Details

Pricing
PaidPaid after a 15-day free trial.
License
Proprietary
Developer
Global Delight
Platforms
Windows, macOS
How it runs
Downloadable app
Best suited for
Mac users recording and editing tutorial or lesson videos
Last verified
Added
Provenance
Facts checked against the developer's own pages and store listings, 1 sources on file.

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  • OBS Studio

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Capto as an alternative

Listings that name Capto as an alternative.

  • ActivePresenter

    A desktop authoring tool for screen recordings, software simulations, interactive slides and eLearning courses.

    Capto is a paid recorder, screenshot tool and editor for lessons and tutorials, simpler than ActivePresenter and without SCORM or xAPI export.

  • CleanShot X

    Premium Mac screenshot and screen recording app with built-in annotation.

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    Capto is a paid Mac recorder, screenshot tool and video editor, putting more weight on video editing for tutorials than on screenshot annotation.

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