Screen Recorder by Omi is a feature-rich macOS screen recording tool that captures screen activity with audio, camera overlay, and editing capabilities, suitable for tutorials and presentations.
What is Screen Recorder by Omi?
Screen Recorder by Omi is a screen recording application for macOS developed by Omi. It captures screen content, optionally along with camera feed and audio, and outputs video files. Users can record full screen, selected area, window, or a specific app.
Key Features
- Multiple Recording Modes — Record full screen, a selected area, a specific window, or an app.
- Camera Picture-in-Picture — Overlay your face from the built-in or external camera, with support for virtual backgrounds.
- System Audio Recording — Capture internal system sound via a plugin (requires separate installation).
- Built-in Video Editor — Trim, combine clips, and add drawings or annotations during or after recording.
- Customizable Settings — Adjust resolution, frame rate, and recording duration.
- Input Capture — Record mouse clicks and key presses, ideal for tutorials.
Who is it for?
- Content creators making software tutorials or how-to videos with step-by-step annotations.
- Professionals recording presentations for remote audiences, with optional camera overlay.
- Gamers capturing gameplay with real-time on-screen keyboard and mouse inputs.
- Remote workers creating training materials or bug reports with visual instructions.
What can you do with Screen Recorder by Omi?
- Create software tutorials — Record a specific app window while explaining steps, with camera picture-in-picture and click highlights.
- Produce video demos — Record full screen or area with system audio for software walkthroughs, then edit out mistakes in the built-in editor.
- Capture gameplay — Record high-frame-rate game footage with key press overlays for analysis or sharing.
Pricing
Screen Recorder by Omi is freemium. The free version offers basic recording with limited duration or watermarks; premium features (unlimited recording, advanced editing, virtual backgrounds) are unlocked via in-app purchases.
FAQ
Is Screen Recorder by Omi free?
Yes, a basic free version is available, but it may have limitations such as recording time caps or watermarks. Full features require a one-time in-app purchase.
Does it support system audio recording?
Yes, but requires installing a separate system audio plugin provided by the app. Without the plugin, only microphone audio is captured.
What platforms does it run on?
Screen Recorder by Omi runs exclusively on macOS.
Can I record my face while recording the screen?
Yes, the app supports camera picture-in-picture, with options for virtual backgrounds and resizable camera window.
Is there a built-in editor?
Yes, the app includes a basic video editor that allows trimming, combining clips, and adding drawings during recording.
