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QuickTime PlayerQuickRecorder
Free

Included with macOS at no extra cost.

 Free

Free and open source.

macOS macOS
  • Already installed on every Mac
  • Records the screen, camera or microphone
  • Records screens, windows, and apps
  • Captures app audio without extra drivers on macOS 13 and later
  • Mac only
  • Editing tools are very basic
  • Requires macOS 12.3 or later
  • The app is not notarized by Apple
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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