ScreenDemos is a browser-based screen recorder that automatically adds professional visual effects to product demos and tutorials without requiring editing skills.
What is ScreenDemos?
ScreenDemos is an online screen recorder that runs as a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox. It captures screen activity and produces MP4 video files with automatic enhancements such as zoom effects, smooth cursor animations, and keyboard shortcut hints. The tool is developed by ScreenDemos and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Key Features
- Automatic Zoom Effects — Tracks mouse clicks and pans to guide viewer attention, mimicking manual editing.
- Smooth Animated Cursor — Replaces the default cursor with a larger, smoothly moving indicator for easier following.
- Shortcut Hints — Displays keyboard shortcuts on screen as they are pressed, improving viewer understanding.
- Custom Backgrounds — Allows users to upload custom backgrounds to match branding or video style.
- Browser Extension — Works directly within Chrome and Firefox; no separate software installation required.
- Free Tier — Records in 720p with a watermark, no automatic effects included.
- Pro Tier — Unlocks 1080p recording, all automatic effects, custom backgrounds, and removes watermark for $15/month (or save 40% with yearly billing).
Who is it for?
- Entrepreneurs — Record product demos, onboarding tutorials, and sales videos to improve user acquisition and onboarding.
- Designers — Create design walkthroughs and prototype animations for client presentations or team collaboration.
- Marketers — Produce social media content, feature announcements, and engaging product ads.
- Developers — Showcase new features, report bugs with video, and create technical tutorials.
What can you do with ScreenDemos?
- Onboarding tutorials — Record step-by-step walkthroughs of your product to reduce support tickets.
- Feature announcements — Quickly capture new feature demos and share them with users via social media or email.
- Bug reporting — Record a bug reproduction video and attach it to issue trackers for clearer communication.
- Sales presentations — Create polished video demos for prospects without spending hours editing.
How does ScreenDemos work?
- Install the ScreenDemos extension from the Chrome Web Store or Firefox Add-ons.
- Click the extension icon to open the recording sidebar.
- Choose recording options: select screen/window/tab, toggle effects (zoom, cursor, shortcuts), pick background.
- Press "Start Recording" and share your screen.
- Stop recording using the keyboard shortcut Alt+Shift+R.
- Preview the recording, trim if needed, and download the MP4 file.
Pricing
ScreenDemos offers a freemium model:
- Starter (Free): 720p video, watermark, no automatic effects, unlimited downloads.
- Pro ($15/month or ~$9/month billed yearly): 1080p video, automatic zoom, smooth cursor, custom backgrounds, no watermark. Yearly plan saves 40%.
FAQ
Is ScreenDemos privacy-friendly?
Yes, ScreenDemos never collects or stores user data. All recording processing happens locally in the browser. Users can save videos to their device or on the ScreenDemos website. The company advises against recording sensitive information.
What devices are supported?
ScreenDemos works on any device that runs Chrome or Firefox (Windows, macOS, Linux). The extension is required for recording.
Why does the extension need permissions?
The extension uses the browser's screen capture API, which requires permission to access the active tab. This is a standard security requirement and does not grant access to other tabs or data.
Can I use ScreenDemos for commercial purposes?
Yes, videos recorded with ScreenDemos are owned by the user. Commercial use is permitted; review the terms of service for full details.
What features are planned for the future?
ScreenDemos maintains a public roadmap on their website, featuring upcoming additions such as more transition effects and export options.
