Cursorful is a browser extension and desktop screen recorder that automatically zooms and pans to follow your cursor, turning raw screen captures into polished, viewer-focused videos. With a free tier that requires no sign-up and a one-time payment Pro tier, it runs on Chrome, Edge, and Brave across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
What is Cursorful?
Cursorful is a screen recording tool that records your browser (or entire desktop, then crops to the browser) and applies smooth, automatic zooms based on your clicks — or lets you manually add and adjust zooms in its editor. It outputs videos in multiple aspect ratios, all rendered locally on your machine for privacy. Install now to get started or Open Editor to edit existing recordings.
Key Features
- Automatic zooms and pans — Triggered by two or more clicks within 3 seconds, the camera smoothly follows your cursor to emphasize actions; no manual keyframing needed.
- Manual zoom editing — In the editor timeline, you can add, remove, or adjust zoom position, depth, and timing; zooms can follow the cursor or be fixed in place.
- Customizable backgrounds — Choose from preset backgrounds or upload your own image or video to match your brand.
- Hide browser frame — One click removes tabs, bookmarks bar, and developer tools for a distraction-free recording.
- Multi-aspect ratio export — Export the same recording in vertical (e.g., for TikTok/Reels) and horizontal (e.g., YouTube) formats, all in one go.
- Local offline rendering — All processing happens in your browser; videos never leave your machine unless you opt into future cloud features.
- Cross-platform support — Works on Chrome, Edge, and Brave on all major desktop OSes; a dedicated desktop app (for macOS and Windows) unlocks 4K exports and microphone/camera support.
Who is it for?
- Casual users — Record unlimited browser videos for non-commercial use with no sign-up, using the free tier.
- Professional content creators — Upgrade to Pro for commercial use, 4K exports, and access to future cloud features like link sharing.
- Educators and trainers — Create clear, step-by-step tutorials where automatic zooms guide viewers through each click and action.
- Product demos — Record clean, branded demos with custom backgrounds and hidden browser clutter, then export in the right format for each platform.
What can you do with Cursorful?
- Create tutorial videos — Record a walkthrough; Cursorful automatically zooms into each click, so viewers always see exactly what you're doing.
- Produce social media clips — Export one recording in both vertical and horizontal aspect ratios, perfect for TikTok and YouTube without re-recording.
- Record professional demos — Hide your messy bookmarks and tabs, add a solid background, and deliver a polished presentation that focuses on your product.
Pricing
Cursorful is freemium. The Free tier allows unlimited non-commercial browser recordings with all core features (auto zoom, editing, backgrounds, multi-aspect export). The Pro tier is a one-time payment of $79 (early bird discount from $119) and adds commercial use, 4K exports, microphone and camera support, lifetime access to offline features, 1-year access to cloud features, and two desktop app activations. Check pricing for details.
FAQ
Will my videos be uploaded to Cursorful's servers?
No — unless you explicitly opt into cloud features (coming soon), all videos stay on your machine. Rendering happens locally inside your browser.
Does Cursorful support Firefox?
No, Firefox is not supported due to missing extension architecture features.
What triggers the automatic zoom?
Auto zoom activates when two or more clicks occur within a 3-second window. This avoids overwhelming zooms. You can later adjust zooms in the editor.
Does Cursorful record the entire desktop?
It records the desktop but automatically crops to the browser window. If you alt-tab to another app, the recording continues but follow-cursor zooms stop (you can add fixed zooms later in the editor). A desktop app for recording any application is planned for Q4 2025.
Is there a student discount?
No student discount is available; the Pro lifetime deal already includes a $40 discount.
