Every feature you need, nothing you don't
Professional screen recording with multi-source capture, ProRes encoding, local transcription, and complete privacy. No subscriptions, no cloud dependencies.
Multi-Source Capture
Record everything at once, each to its own file
Screen Recording
Full display, single window, or specific applications. Multi-display support included.
Camera Capture
Built-in or external cameras with horizontal/vertical flip options and real-time preview.
Microphone Recording
Multi-channel support up to 32 channels. Select specific channels, mix to mono, or stereo.
System Audio
Capture application audio and system sounds separately from your microphone.
Per-Source Files
Each source saves to its own file. Edit screen, camera, and audio separately in post.
Professional Codecs
From web delivery to broadcast masters
H.264
High profile encoding for general purpose use and streaming. Maximum compatibility.
HEVC (H.265)
40% better compression than H.264. Ideal for 4K content with smaller file sizes.
ProRes 422
Professional editing codec. Variants from Proxy to HQ for any workflow.
ProRes 4444
VFX-ready with alpha channel support. XQ variant for master file quality.
Professional Audio
AAC up to 320kbps or uncompressed PCM at 24-bit/192kHz for broadcast.
Production Tools
Built for professional workflows
Slate System
Scene, shot, and take tracking with auto-increment. Metadata embedded in every session.
Markers
Drop markers during recording with custom notes. Mark good takes, bad takes, or review points.
Projects
Save and recall complete recording setups. Source configs, encoding presets, slate defaults.
Composition Guides
Safe area overlays, rule of thirds, center crosshair, and aspect ratio guides.
Audio Metering
Per-source level monitoring with peak indicators and clipping detection.
Composite Recording & Scenes
Picture-in-picture with instant scene switching
Picture-in-Picture
Screen and camera combined in one file with mixed audio. Optional isolated files too.
Scene Presets
Save camera layouts as scenes. Switch instantly with number keys, hotkeys, or Stream Deck.
Overlay Customization
Circle, rounded, or sharp corners. Adjustable size, position, margins, and borders.
Flexible Positioning
Drag to position or snap to corners. Full screen, picture-in-picture, or camera off.
Live Switching
Change scenes during recording. Perfect for tutorials, presentations, and live demos.
Transcription
On-device speech recognition
On-Device Processing
Speech recognition runs locally on your Mac. No cloud, no uploads, no waiting.
50+ Languages
Optional network recognition for additional language support when needed.
Auto-Transcribe
Automatically transcribe when recording ends. Or process manually, one or batch.
Searchable Transcripts
Find any word across all your recordings. Jump to the exact moment.
Caption Export
Export to SRT or VTT format with accurate timing synced to your audio.
Reliability
Built to never lose a recording
Crash Recovery
Fragmented MP4 format protects your recordings. Auto-detect and repair interrupted sessions.
Session Checkpoints
Periodic state snapshots every 30 seconds. Optional continuous marker backup.
Preflight Checks
Permissions, devices, storage, and codec compatibility verified before you hit record.
Storage Monitoring
Real-time space tracking with low-space warnings. File size estimates per codec.
Error Handling
Per-source error tracking with partial failure support. Nothing silently fails.
Automation
Control Lumary from anywhere
Global Hotkeys
Record, pause, resume, and add markers from any app. Customizable key bindings.
URL Scheme
Control Lumary via URLs. Start, stop, pause, markers, scene/shot navigation, and more.
Stream Deck
Physical buttons for recording controls, markers, scene navigation, and source toggles.
Shortcuts App
Build custom workflows with macOS Shortcuts using URL scheme actions.
AppleScript
Script complex recording workflows or integrate with other automation tools.
Privacy First
Your recordings stay yours
No Cloud
Everything happens on your Mac. No accounts, no uploads, no third-party services.
No Analytics
We don't track what you record, how often, or anything else. Zero telemetry.
Local Storage
Recordings save to your chosen folder. You control where your files live.
On-Device AI
Transcription uses Apple's on-device speech recognition. Your audio never leaves.
App Sandbox
Hardened runtime with minimal permissions. Only what's needed, nothing more.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later
- Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
- 8GB RAM minimum
- 16GB RAM recommended
Video Formats
- H.264 (AVC)
- HEVC (H.265)
- ProRes 422 (all variants)
- ProRes 4444 / 4444 XQ
Audio Formats
- AAC (96-320 kbps)
- PCM (16/24/32-bit)
- Up to 192kHz sample rate
- Up to 32 channels
Performance
- Recording start: <200ms
- Recording stop: <100ms
- 60fps composite rendering
- Hardware acceleration