Kap is an open-source screen recorder for macOS that captures screen output and exports it as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG with optional audio, click highlighting, and trimming.
What is Kap?
Kap is a free, open-source screen recording application built with web technologies (Electron) for macOS 12 or later. It takes video or screen capture input and produces output in multiple formats including GIF, MP4, WebM, and APNG, with support for optional audio recording. The app is developed by Wulkano and is hosted on GitHub under the MIT license.
Key Features
- Multiple export formats — Export recordings as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG directly from the app.
- Optional audio — Record system audio or microphone input alongside the screen capture.
- Click highlighting — Visualize mouse clicks with circular highlights in the output.
- Trimming — Cut the start or end of a recording before export.
- Plugin ecosystem — Extend functionality with community plugins such as Giphy, Vercel, and Streamable.
- Native macOS integration — Designed specifically for macOS 12 or later, with downloads for Apple M1 and Intel processors.
- Open-source — Code is freely available on GitHub for contributions and customization.
Who is it for?
- Designers — Create lightweight GIF demos of UI interactions without heavy video editors.
- Developers — Record quick code demos or bug reports in multiple formats for documentation or sharing.
- Project managers — Capture and annotate product walkthroughs with click highlighting for team feedback.
What can you do with Kap?
- Export polished animations — Save screen recordings as GIFs for social media or MP4s for documentation, with audio from system or microphone.
- Share via plugins — Upload directly to Giphy, Vercel, or Streamable using community plugins.
- Trim and highlight — Remove unnecessary sections and emphasize clicks for clearer communication.
