Professional Screen Recording for macOS
Capture screen, camera, and audio simultaneously. Each source saves to its own file for complete post-production control.
Features
Everything you need to record
Professional capture, on-device processing, and a native macOS workflow. No cloud, no subscriptions for core features.
Multi-Source Recording
Record screen, camera, microphone, and system audio simultaneously. Each source saves to its own file. Capture displays, windows, or specific apps.
Professional Codecs
H.264, HEVC, and ProRes up to 4444 XQ with alpha. Hardware-accelerated encoding.
On-Device Transcription
Whisper-powered transcription running entirely on-device. 26 languages, multiple export formats. Your audio never leaves your Mac.
Reliable by Design
Session packages with segmented capture, crash recovery checkpoints, and fragmented MP4 output. Automatic stream recovery with backpressure protection.
Production Tools
Slate system, markers, projects, token-based file naming, and real-time audio metering.
Screen Annotation
Draw on your screen while recording. Shapes, arrows, freehand pen, highlighter, text, and laser pointer. Includes whiteboard mode.
Cursor Highlight & Spotlight
Highlight your cursor with customizable shapes and click animations. Spotlight dims the screen around your cursor.
Keystroke Display
Show keyboard input on screen as floating pills. Fully configurable position, size, and style.
Course Mode
Structured recording for educational content. Organize into courses, modules, and lessons with automatic take tracking.
Composite Mode & Scenes
Picture-in-picture composition with Metal-accelerated scene switching. Built-in and custom scenes at up to 60 fps.
Device Diagnostics
Detailed info sheets for every camera and microphone. USB speed detection, cable bottleneck warnings, format catalogs, and latency analysis.
Export Pipeline
Queue-based session export with composite rendering, batch processing, and codec controls. Export progress tracking with optional raw file cleanup.
Full Stream Deck Support
19 hardware actions for recording, markers, takes, annotation, teleprompter, presentation tools, and scene switching — with a live recording timer. Available on the Elgato Marketplace.
Screen & Camera in One Frame
Record screen and camera into a single picture-in-picture composition with Metal-accelerated scene switching. OBS-style scenes and sources panels, source presets, overlay style presets, and drop-free recording at 30–60 fps.
Draw on Your Screen
17 shape types, arrows with smart connections, freehand pen, highlighter, text, eraser, and laser pointer. Group, resize, rotate, and edit any element after drawing. Import custom shapes from Excalidraw libraries. Whiteboard mode for blank canvas work.
Read Your Script While Recording
A floating overlay auto-scrolls your script on top of your screen. Multi-script editor, adjustable speed, global hotkeys — and the overlay never appears in recordings.
Structured Recording for Educators
Organize your recordings into courses, modules, and lessons. Track takes per lesson, select hero takes, and monitor progress — all within a purpose-built workflow for educational content.
A workspace that adapts to your process
Detach key panels into independent windows and arrange your workspace for recording, review, and production.
Detachable Panels
Move essential tools into dedicated windows
Live Preview
Monitor exactly what your audience will see
Session Library
Quickly locate and review previous recordings
Use cases
Built for modern production workflows
From solo creators to small teams, Lumary delivers dependable capture and files that are ready for post-production.
Content Creators
Record tutorials and walkthroughs with screen annotation, cursor spotlight, and teleprompter. Multi-source recording for maximum editing flexibility.
Educators
Course Mode organizes lessons into modules with automatic take tracking. On-device transcription in 26 languages. Whiteboard mode for teaching.
Developers
Document bugs, record demos, and annotate code on screen. Markers and slates keep takes organized across releases.
Podcasters & Streamers
Composite mode combines screen and camera with scene switching. ProRes output and system audio capture included.
Presenters
Cursor highlight, spotlight, and live annotation to guide attention. Teleprompter and Stream Deck support keep you in control.
Technical Specifications
Professional formats for every workflow
Capture in delivery-ready formats with hardware-accelerated encoding designed for stable, efficient performance.
Video Codecs
- H.264Universal compatibility, smaller files
- HEVC (H.265)Better quality at lower bitrates
- ProRes 422 ProxyOffline editing, fast turnaround
- ProRes 422 LTLighter professional editing
- ProRes 422Professional editing, balanced
- ProRes 422 HQHigh-quality masters, color grading
- ProRes 4444VFX work, alpha channel preservation
- ProRes 4444 XQMaximum quality with alpha
Audio Codecs
- AAC64–320 kbps, efficient compression
- PCM Lossless16/24/32-bit in WAV or CAF
Caption Formats
- SRTUniversal subtitle format
- VTTWeb-optimized captions
Capabilities
- Max ResolutionUp to 8K
- Frame Rates15, 24, 25, 30, 60 fps
- Color Depth8-bit, 10-bit (ProRes)
- Audio Sample Rate44.1kHz, 48kHz
- Audio Bit Depth16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit
- Simultaneous SourcesUnlimited*
* Hardware dependent
One session, all your files
Each recording generates a structured session folder with organized outputs for every source.
Privacy First
Privacy by design
Recordings and transcripts stay on your Mac, with no cloud dependency and no background tracking.
No Cloud Services
All processing runs locally on your Mac with no upload pipeline or third-party hosting.
No Analytics
Lumary does not collect telemetry, usage analytics, or recording data.
No Accounts
No registration is required. Install the app and begin recording immediately.
Local Storage
Your files are saved to locations you choose, and remain fully under your control.
Pricing
Straightforward one-time pricing
Purchase once on the Mac App Store with no recurring subscription fees.
Lumary
Professional Screen Recording
- Multi-source recording (screen, camera, mic, system audio)
- Three recording modes (Separate Files, Composite, Course)
- Screen annotation with 17 shapes, smart arrows, grouping, Excalidraw import, and whiteboard mode
- Keystroke display with configurable position, font size, display width, fade duration, standalone modifier keys, and modifiers-only mode
- Cursor highlight and spotlight
- Virtual teleprompter with multi-script editor
- Professional codecs (H.264, HEVC, ProRes, PCM lossless)
- On-device Whisper transcription with SRT/VTT/JSON export
- Production tools (slate, markers, projects, preflight)
- Menu bar status item
- 25+ configurable global hotkeys
- Stream Deck plugin (19 actions) with live recording timer
- URL scheme with 50+ commands
- Crash recovery and session checkpointing
- Composition guides and audio metering
- Camera LUT support and overlay presets
- All future updates for the current major version
Requires macOS 15.0 (Sequoia) or later.
Optimized for Apple Silicon and supported on Intel Macs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Key information about Lumary, compatibility, workflows, and privacy.