Movavi Screen Recorder

A free screen recorder that will boost your efficiency

  • Full-screen or custom area recording
  • Webcam capture and drawing on recordings in real time
  • Highlighting mouse cursor and keystrokes
4.421,066 reviews

By clicking the download button, you're downloading a trial version of the program.*

70M+

users

190+

countries

15+

updates per year

6,000+

effects to choose from

What’s new in Movavi Screen Recorder

Scrolling screenshots

Scrolling screenshots

No need to take endless screenshots anymore. Take scrolling screenshots to capture content that doesn't fit on one screen.

Drawing shapes on video

Drawing shapes on video

Add helpful pointers and other shapes during your recordings. Guide viewers’ attention to the elements you want to highlight and get your message across in the most impactful way.

Recording scheduler

Recording scheduler

Prepare for a blast from the past: your long-time favorite scheduled recordings are back on the menu! Touch a few buttons and grab everything you need – right on time.

Noise reduction

Noise reduction

No need to worry about loud neighbors or colleagues any longer! Our new noise reduction feature will help you get rid of intrusive sounds.

Enjoy simple and effective

screen-recording tools

How to record your screen for free

1. Click the Screen recording icon on the sidebar of this screen recorder with a free download option.

2. Select the area you want to record.

3. Click Rec to record the screen with this display recorder on your Mac. When you’re done, click Stop.

Here's how our free screen recorder

can help you

Movavi Screen Recorder is ready to meet any of your recording needs, from business presentations to personal branding. Boost your productivity and creativity by capturing and sharing your digital experiences effectively.

Record must-attend webinars and more

Try this easy-to-use free screen recorder for self-education. Grab the webinars, online courses, or TED Talks you want to attend. Schedule your recordings at the touch of a button. Capture audio and video simultaneously or separately.

Educate others

Go with this free screen recorder to make engaging content for instructional sessions. Draw figures and sketch explanatory notes on your videos in real time. Show keyboard strokes and mouse clicks to make your points easier to follow. Record both screen and audio. Easily edit your webcam or screen recording and share it with your students. 

Make a killer presentation

Use our screen-recording app to prepare for your next big meeting. Make the best impression, whether you’re pitching ideas to executives, preparing a quarterly report, or managing a major account. Compile visual materials and figures, highlight key elements with drawings, present your vision with confidence – and snag that promotion!

Stay in touch with your team

Get this computer screen recorder to stay in touch with your distributed squad. Arrange and record a group call and join forces for that ambitious project. Create tutorials for a new colleague or share company news and key messages in a screenshot. Make videos for any occasion and build stronger connections with your teammates.

Build your personal brand

Choose this screen recorder and video editor to get instant recognition on YouTube. Create high-quality screencasts in 4K. Showcase your talents by capturing just your screen or narrating over stock videos. Wow your subscribers with a few simple edits. Download this screen recorder or get the full version and make it to the top!

See what our users have to say

Pascal A.
Freelancer

My overall experience using Movavi Screen Recorder has been pretty amazing. Especially because both the video and audio quality comes out really clear and vivid. I love it and would recommend it to course creators especially.

Brock S.
Web Development Specialist

Movavi Screen Recorder is a simple program I was able to use without a ton of training. I like software that is generally simple enough to use without reading instructions. All of the tools and functional items in Movavi Screen Recorder are as simple as possible to me.

German Liber L.
Artist, freelancer, graphic designer

Overall experience is perfect. The screen recording looks clear and the formats to export are the ones I need. I recommend this software a lot!

Frances W.
Learning Experience Designer

I like the ease of use of this software. It provides lots of options from screen capture images to screen capture videos. You can highlight material, draw on the images, even put arrows on it. The program is always open as a tab on the side of your computer screen so it is quick to get to.

Movavi Screen Recorder software awards

MUO

Movavi sits in the sweet spot between price and functionality. It combines a broad set of tools with an easy-to-use interface and has the benefit of being both a quick capture tool and a fully-featured editor.

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Macworld

Movavi have always sought to make the ability to access, edit and distribute media as easy as possible. Their powerful software with a friendly, easy-to-use interface gives anyone the chance to interact with audio and video on a professional level.

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Windows Report

If you're looking for a powerful but simple video editor, you should definitely consider Movavi Video Editor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I record my screen?

  1. Install Movavi Screen Recorder and run a trial version of the program to start your free screen recording.
  2. Click the camera icon on the control panel. Select the area of the screen you want to record.
  3. Enable your webcam and microphone recording if necessary.
  4. When everything is set to record your screen, hit the Start recording button.
  5. To finish recording, click Stop on the recording panel.

Can I record system sounds?

Yes, you can record system sounds. Screen Recorder also captures sound from your microphone.

Does Movavi’s screen video capture work offline?

Yes, Screen Recorder works offline. You don’t need an internet connection to record your screen and save the video.

What are the limitations of the free version of Movavi’s video recorder?

Output video will have a watermark. You cannot add a description or tags to your video before sharing it on YouTube. This version of Screen Recorder is free for download.

Is it safe to install Screen Recorder on my computer or laptop?

Yes, Screen Recorder is completely safe to use. You won’t have malware or hacking problems.

Movavi develops software to make your life easier and to expand creative opportunities for users all over the world. That’s why it’s so important for us that the use of Screen Recorder is safe and beneficial for you.

Can I record two streams simultaneously?

Yes, you can.

How can I record videos without the watermark?

To record videos without the watermark and other trial limitations, you need to buy Movavi Screen Recorder. After activating your purchased license, you’ll have a fully functional recorder.

How do I buy Screen Recorder?

Go to the Buy Now page and purchase the program. We’ll ask you to give us your email address. When the purchase is completed, we’ll email you an activation key. Open the program and enter or paste your activation key in the corresponding field in the Activation dialog box.

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Do you have customer support?

Yes, of course. If you have any questions, you can contact our Support team any time. You can also explore our detailed instructions on how to use Screen Recorder.

Can I record computer games with Movavi Screen Recorder?

Unfortunately, Screen Recorder is not suitable for game recording. If you need to record games, we recommend you to try Gecata by Movavi.

Gecata is a lightweight and free streaming and game recording software for Windows that lets you capture and stream gameplay with one click.

You can stream and record simultaneously, embed your webcam image into the recording, capture in-game sounds, and add voice comments with your microphone. It has many more cool functions for advanced game recording!

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System requirements

Movavi Screen Recorder

Languages

Size

128.7 MB

Version

24.5.0

Update

$19.95
(incl. VAT)
Operating system

Mac OS X® 11.0 or higher

Processor

64-bit Intel® processor

Display

1280 × 800 screen resolution, 32-bit color

RAM

2 GB

Hard drive space

200 MB available hard disk space for installation, 2 GB for ongoing operations

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System permissions

Administrator permissions are required for installation

* The trial version of Movavi Screen Recorder has the following restrictions: a 7-day trial period, a watermark on output videos, and an inability to add a description or tags to a video before sharing it on YouTube. Learn more

Disclaimer: Please be aware that Movavi Screen Recorder does not allow capture of copy-protected video and audio streams.

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