macOS · Windows · Linux

Create polished,
pro-grade recordings

CalcFocus is an open-source screen recorder and editor that transforms your recordings into polished demos, tutorials, and product videos with automatic zoom and cursor animations.

Watch Demo

See CalcFocus transform a raw recording into a polished video

AGPL-3.0
Open Source License
macOS
Windows · Linux
Rust
Tauri Powered
Features

Everything you need for professional recordings

From raw capture to polished export — CalcFocus handles the entire workflow

Smart Screen Recording

Record entire screens, specific windows, or custom areas with a single click. Supports system audio and microphone recording.

Automatic Zoom

Apple-style zoom animations that follow cursor movement. Manual zoom regions also supported for precise control.

Cursor Polish

Adjustable cursor size, smoothing, motion blur, and click bounce animations for professional-looking recordings.

Timeline Editing

Trim, speed up or slow down regions, add annotations and zoom spans — all on an intuitive timeline.

Screenshot Capture

Capture screenshots with built-in editing. Style with wallpapers, gradients, padding, rounded corners, and shadows.

Frame Styling

Add backgrounds, gradients, solid fills, and shadows to your recordings. Export to MP4 or GIF.

How it Works

Three steps to professional recordings

From capture to export, CalcFocus streamlines your workflow

01

Record

Choose to record an entire screen, a specific window, or a custom area. Add microphone or system audio.

02

Polish

Automatic zoom follows your cursor. Add zoom regions, trim timeline, adjust speed, and style frames.

03

Export

Export to MP4 or GIF with quality settings. Share directly or save your project as a .calcfocus file.

Use Cases

Built for creators and teams

Whether you are making tutorials, demos, or bug reports — CalcFocus has you covered

Product Demos

Create polished walkthroughs and demos that look professional by default

Tutorials

Record tutorials with automatic zoom and smooth cursor animations

Bug Reports

Capture bug reproduction steps with annotations and visual clarity

Presentations

Record presentations with zoom effects on key moments

Technical Docs

Create video documentation with styled frames and exports

Marketing

Produce GIFs and videos for social media and landing pages

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Ask on GitHub Issues.