How to Change Screen Recording Canvas Size & Aspect Ratio on Mac
Need to record vertical videos (9:16) for social media or custom aspect ratios for slide decks? Learn how to configure your recording canvas on macOS.
ScreenKite vs Smooth Capture: Free Polished Demos vs Paid Marketing Production
Smooth Capture is a paid macOS recorder with 3D device frames and a timeline editor. ScreenKite delivers auto-zoom, editing, and exports for free. See which fits your demo workflow.
Fix Loom Upload Stuck or 'Failed to Process' Errors
Loom upload stuck or Failed to process? Check file limits, upload speed, and recovery — then record local MP4s with ScreenKite to skip the cloud pipeline.
Fix Screen Studio "Failed to execute encode on VideoEncoder" Error
Screen Studio export fails with a VideoEncoder encode error? Toggle hardware acceleration, free disk space, or import your .screenstudio project into ScreenKite.
5 Things QuickTime Screen Recording Can't Do (And What To Use Instead)
QuickTime is built into every Mac, but it lacks essential tools for professional video creation. Learn what QuickTime can't do and the best native alternative.
ScreenKite vs iScreenKit: Mac Demo Recorder or Basic Capture Tool?
iScreenKit and ScreenKite both touch screen capture. Compare platforms, editing depth, and when ScreenKite is the better Mac demo recorder.
The Best Free Loom Alternative in 2026 (No Cloud, No Limits, No Catch)
Loom's free plan is capped at 25 videos and 5 minutes. Here's the best free alternative for Mac: unlimited recording, local files, auto-zoom, and system audio — no subscription.
ScreenKite vs BetterCapture: Why a Stalled Open-Source Recorder Is Not Worth Your Time
BetterCapture looked promising on paper — free, native, ProRes support. But the project has stalled, bugs remain unfixed, and ScreenKite delivers a dependable record-edit-export workflow for free.
ScreenKite and ScreenCaptureKit: App vs Apple Framework
ScreenCaptureKit is Apple's capture API. ScreenKite is the native Mac app that uses it with Metal and VideoToolbox. Here is how to tell them apart.
Why is Loom Video Playback So Laggy? (Troubleshooting Buffer Speeds)
Are your shared Loom links buffering, stuttering, or slow to load for clients? Learn how to troubleshoot playback issues and play files smoothly.
ScreenKite vs ScreenKit: Which One Is the Mac Screen Recorder?
ScreenKite and ScreenKit sound alike but solve different jobs. Learn which is the native Mac screen recorder and which is for App Store screenshots or themes.
OBS Too Complicated? A Simpler Screen Recorder for Mac
OBS is great for streaming, but its interface is overwhelming for quick screencasts. Compare OBS to a simpler, native alternative built for creators.