Kap

Kap is an open-source screen recorder built entirely with web technology. It lets macOS users capture their screen and export recordings in multiple formats including GIF, MP4, WebM, and APNG — with optional audio recording, click highlighting, and trimming. Unlike heavyweight video tools, Kap focuses on producing high-quality output with minimal file size. It's designed for designers, developers, and project managers who need to share quick screen captures without leaving their workflow. The app is built on web technologies and integrates with platforms like Giphy, Vercel, and Streamable for easy sharing. Key Benefits Exports recordings as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG with optional audio Supports click highlighting and trimming before export Built with web technology and available as open source on GitHub Integrates directly with Giphy, Vercel, and Streamable for one-click sharing Requires macOS 12 or later and runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs How It Works You start a screen capture from the Kap menu bar app, selecting the area or window to record. After recording, you trim the clip, toggle audio and click highlighting, then choose an export format — GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG. You can save the file locally or share it directly to Giphy, Vercel, or Streamable with a single click. Use Cases Frontend developers recording UI bugs or interactions for issue trackers Designers sharing animated prototypes or design review feedback Project managers capturing quick walkthroughs for remote team communication Content creators producing lightweight GIFs and short video clips for social media Why Choose This Product Kap is best suited for macOS users who want a lightweight, open-source screen recorder with multiple export formats and built-in sharing integrations. It does not support Windows, Linux, or iOS — only macOS 12 and later. Advanced editing features like audio mixing or video overlays are not included.