Changelog
All notable changes to ScreenKite are documented here.
1.2
LatestNew Features
- AI speech enhancement automatically reduces background noise from your microphone recordings
- Visual layout inspector for designing advanced camera compositions with a live interactive editor
- Manual zoom hold lets you press and hold to zoom in during recording, then release to zoom back out
- Selectable screen corner styles so you can choose between rounded and square corners for your recording
- Auto-zoom context actions let you adjust or remove zoom effects directly from the timeline
- Auto-zoom ratio is now shown on timeline clip labels so you can see the zoom level at a glance
- Redesigned Settings with a cleaner, more native layout
Improvements
- Significantly faster preview playback with smarter frame caching and reduced per-frame rendering cost
- Smoother audio during preview playback with fewer interruptions and lower latency
- Recording hub is 20% more compact for a less intrusive recording setup experience
- Stop confirmation option on the recording pill to prevent accidental stops
Bug Fixes
- Fixed preview playback stalling or going blank after many cuts in a project
- Fixed advanced camera layout exports not applying correctly
- Fixed a crash when starting a recording in certain configurations
- Fixed timeline resize handles flickering when hovering
- Fixed the undo button sometimes causing a loop in the toolbar
- Fixed camera not starting in some recording sessions
- Fixed canvas size not adjusting correctly after disconnecting a display
1.1
New Features
- AI agent editing lets you edit videos using Claude Code, Codex, or Gemini CLI by describing what you want
- Post-recording voiceover workflow so you can narrate or re-record audio after you finish capturing
- AI B-roll slot insertion to automatically place supporting visuals in your timeline
- Compact menubar recording controls for starting and stopping recordings without opening the main window
- CLI install flow built into the editor with installed path shown in the CLI tab
- Show Keyboard Shortcuts toggle in the inspector with collapsible appearance controls
- Click track headers to toggle timeline track visibility
- Quick Look preview for project bundles in Finder
- Redesigned magic move shared-element transitions
Improvements
- Motion blur is now enabled by default for new projects
- Default cursor size is larger for better on-screen visibility
- Timeline trim handles now have a more visible and responsive hover affordance
- Removed trim edge arrows for a cleaner timeline look
- Recording pill hides automatically once recording stops
- Camera layout gap hover affordance is now consistent across the editor
- Faster and more efficient exports and preview rendering
- Update dialog is now shown more clearly when a new version is available
- Window recording no longer shows the dashed selection border after starting
- Camera quick-add now defaults to advanced layout mode
Bug Fixes
- Fixed remote desktop recording falling back incorrectly
- Fixed export canvas overrides not applying correctly in advanced camera layouts
- Fixed timeline playback freezing in certain editing sessions
- Fixed keystroke clip labels blurring when shortcuts were disabled
- Fixed auto-zoom cursor handling in the timeline
- Fixed export resolution preset not applying correctly
- Fixed recording editor-open processing indicator getting stuck
- Fixed speed-up clip rendering at clip boundaries
- Fixed timeline playhead alignment and clip seeking accuracy
1.0
New Features
- AI filler word cleanup automatically removes ums, uhs, and pauses from your recordings
- Click to lock the window selector to the current window while recording
- Advanced camera layouts with 3D perspective transforms and new screen composition styles
- Drag-to-snap positioning for camera overlays with preset target indicators
- Social canvas presets for common destinations like Shorts, Reels, TikTok, and LinkedIn
- Inspector settings can be saved and loaded as reusable presets
- Cursor motion blur in the inspector for a smoother on-screen feel
- Per-clip volume controls for imported video clips with separate audio tracks
- Screen Studio highlight masks are now imported with adjustable opacity
- Typing speed suggestions for imported and native recordings
Improvements
- Redesigned recording hub with a modernized device controls layout
- Camera shadow now scales with your canvas size for a consistent look at any resolution
- Camera overlays now use continuous rounded corners for a more refined look
- Split and blade tools are now more visible and easier to discover in the toolbar
- Faster editor with optimized Metal shadow rendering and timeline host updates
Bug Fixes
- Fixed text watermark not appearing in exported videos
- Fixed camera preview not restoring correctly on app launch
- Fixed window selection card not responding to clicks in certain positions
- Fixed selected window overlay not recovering correctly after screen changes
0.14
New Features
- Redesigned screenshot editor with a modernized interface and paste from clipboard support
- Camera quality presets for quick switching between capture resolutions
- Grouped speed controls in the inspector for adjusting playback across multiple clips at once
- Export summary sheet showing a clear overview of your export settings before processing
- Reset all trims and cuts on the timeline to quickly restore your recording to its original state
Improvements
- Camera border stays animated smoothly during auto zoom transitions
- Refined camera shadow and decoration rendering for a more polished look
- Improved sharing setup flow with clearer permission prompts
- Updated settings layout for a cleaner, more intuitive experience
- Playback speed now stays consistent between the preview and exported video
Bug Fixes
- Fixed a crash when removing a clip from the middle of the timeline
- Fixed GIF exports failing on certain color profiles
- Fixed exports using the wrong canvas size for some projects
- Fixed Screen Studio import picker not recognizing certain project bundles
- Fixed cursor position sampling in fullscreen recordings
- Fixed recording stop button not responding in some situations
- Fixed auto zoom effects not rebuilding correctly after re-exporting
0.13
New Features
- HDR video export for richer, more vibrant colors on supported displays
- Open any image in the screenshot editor to annotate, blur, or frame it
- In-app launch notices keep you informed about important updates and news
Improvements
- Redesigned inspector with smoother animations, refined sliders, and a cleaner layout
- Wallpapers load progressively for faster background switching
- Significantly faster editor with optimized timeline caching and fewer unnecessary redraws
- Export resolution is now handled more accurately across different project sizes
- Update checks no longer show warning alerts for routine network timeouts
Bug Fixes
- Fixed inspector sidebar tooltips getting clipped at the edge of the window
- Fixed camera preview not refreshing immediately after making edits
- Fixed undo sometimes not reverting the preview to the correct state
- Fixed wallpaper thumbnails loading in the wrong order when scrolling quickly
0.12
New Features
- Teleprompter floating panel so you can read a script while recording
- Export recordings as animated GIFs
- Screenshot editor with blur and mask tools for quick annotations
- HDR recording option in quick settings for richer colors on supported displays
- Export quality tiers let you choose between smaller files and maximum quality
- Canvas aspect ratio dropdown with compact presets for faster resizing
- Window capture presets to resize and position any window before recording
- Share recordings via link so anyone can view them in a browser with author details and descriptions
- Feedback button on the export overlay for faster bug reports
Improvements
- Area selector positions correctly for full-screen areas and supports pressing Enter to confirm
- Smarter auto-zoom with improved focus detection and smoother rendering
- Inspector panel fills the available height on smaller windows
Bug Fixes
- Fixed microphone recording failing when the selected device was unavailable at startup
- Fixed FaceTime camera not appearing as a selectable option
- Fixed timeline playhead drifting while skimming
- Fixed camera recording going out of sync on longer sessions
- Fixed system audio dropping out at the start of a recording
- Fixed deleting multiple recording tracks at once leaving gaps
- Fixed a crash when the preview renderer ran out of drawable surfaces
- Fixed a crash when inserting a large number of tracks
- Fixed manual auto-zoom focus not applying to the selected region
0.11
New Features
- Import Screen Studio projects directly into ScreenKite with zooms, cursor motion, and timing preserved
- Share your recordings via link so anyone can view them in a browser
- Capture screenshots of your screen, window, or selected area
- Built-in area presets and custom size options in the area selector
- Hover over timeline tracks to skim through your recording
- Live system audio level meter in the recording hub
- More device frames to choose from, including new color options
Improvements
- Imported Screen Studio projects support 3D perspective zoom styles for richer edits
- Auto zoom effects update more efficiently when editing your timeline
- Editor layout adapts automatically on smaller screens
- Exports can now run in the background without keeping the editor window open
- Recording performance is smoother with reduced frame drops on high-resolution displays
- Speed reset now restores original playback duration
Bug Fixes
- Fixed microphone recording failing on Intel Macs running macOS 15
- Fixed exports failing when the source clip was trimmed past its original length
- Fixed imported videos appearing rotated or flipped incorrectly
- Fixed camera preview not reconnecting after a session reset
- Fixed recording failing to start on slower displays
- Fixed disk space check using the wrong path for the recording output
0.10
New Features
- New Record menu in the menu bar with quick options for display, window, and area recordings
- Canvas presets including Auto/Original, 1:1, and 4:3 aspect ratios with a grouped selector
- Send Feedback button in the editor toolbar for quicker bug reports
- Automatic sleep prevention during recording sessions
- Cursor now renders with a natural drop shadow for better visibility
Improvements
- Completely rebuilt timeline using a native rendering engine for smoother scrolling and interactions
- Better audio quality when changing playback speed
- More reliable export progress and error reporting
- Improved recording stability with better interruption handling
- Full-height waveforms in the timeline for easier editing
Bug Fixes
- Fixed Bluetooth microphone recording failure on macOS 15
- Fixed export getting stuck at 10% in certain projects
- Fixed audio dropout at cut boundaries during export
- Fixed timeline clips not responding to clicks in some situations
- Fixed cursor overlay position after cropping content
- Fixed export toast buttons not responding to clicks
- Removed Bluetooth microphone from appearing as active selection after disconnecting
0.9
New Features
- Device mockups to wrap your recordings in beautiful device frames
- Crop and resize your recording canvas after capturing
- Upscale recordings that are smaller than the project canvas
- In-app feedback submission to send bug reports directly from the app
- Auto-zoom now detects circling mouse motion for smarter zoom effects
- Beta update channel for early access to new features
- App is now fully localized in French and Spanish
Improvements
- Redesigned inspector panel with improved layout and specialized modes
- Refined timeline with new track icons and smoother zoom controls
- Massive performance boost in the video editor for smoother playback and faster rendering
- Better guidance when camera or microphone permissions are missing
- Unified rendering engine with improved color grading
- More stable background processing and memory management
- In-app notification when a recording is interrupted unexpectedly
- Duplicate wallpaper options are now consolidated in the background picker
Bug Fixes
- Fixed audio sync issues in certain exported videos
- Fixed cursor overlay drift during auto-zoom
- Fixed auto-zoom slider showing rounded numbers instead of precise values
- Fixed corner radius not applying correctly on desktop recordings
- Fixed device frame zoom positioning
- Project stays linked even if you rename its folder in Finder
- Custom document icons now display correctly in Finder
0.8
New Features
- Zoom toolbar and smoother scrolling on the timeline
- Cursor overlay now scales automatically to match your display resolution
- Camera-only mode hides the cursor overlay automatically
- Low disk space warning before starting a recording
- Audio inspector for adjusting soundtracks and captions
Improvements
- Higher quality camera capture with improved rendering
- More accurate recording timer
Bug Fixes
- Renaming a project in Finder no longer breaks exports
- Cursor position stays accurate on long recordings
- Cursor overlay updates correctly after splitting or deleting clips
- Recording no longer fails when a window or display becomes unavailable
- Cancelling an iPhone recording during startup no longer causes errors
- Sound effects now appear on the correct track
- Window recording is more reliable with automatic recovery on failure
0.7
New Features
- iPhone device frames to wrap iOS recordings in realistic bezels with multiple color options
- Video overlay support with transparency for titles, lower thirds, and graphics
- Auto-zoom now triggers on mouse clicks in addition to movement
- Trim to Playhead shortcuts (⌥[ / ⌥])
- Drag zoom effects to reposition them on the timeline
- Fit to View shortcut (⇧Z)
- Social links (X, Threads, Discord) in the app and on the website
- Window recording now uses the area selector with tracked window support
- Import and merge other ScreenKite projects into your editor
- Smarter timeline ruler that adapts to your zoom level
Improvements
- Faster exports with smarter caching
- Redesigned audio waveforms with instant loading and disk caching
- Better audio normalization across multiple sources
- Smoother zoom-out animation
- Exported files automatically reveal in Finder
- Faster preview playback with frame caching
- Camera and device overlays no longer appear in screen captures
- Auto-zoom no longer creates excessively long effects at the end of recordings
Bug Fixes
- Fixed audio going out of sync after trimming the start of a recording
- Speed changes now correctly apply to audio and overlays
- Fixed desktop background flipping at zero corner radius
- Fixed export crashes with partially applied zoom effects
- Device frame settings now survive undo/redo
- Cancelling an iPhone recording via the trash button works again
- iPhone device frames render at the correct size and position
- Fixed overlay rendering issues with mixed video and overlay content
- Imported videos no longer appear upside down
- Audio from imported videos no longer has gaps or pops
- Undo history no longer gets lost after auto-save
- Fixed zoom effect clips creating duplicates when dragged into gaps
- Auto-zoom effects no longer overlap with existing effects
- Recording no longer crashes when the target window is closed
0.6
New Features
- Color grading controls in the editor
- Redesigned area selector with aspect ratio presets, saved dimensions, and ESC key support
- Recording area overlay with multi-monitor support
- New high-quality cursor designs with pixel-accurate positioning
- Desktop shadow behind recordings for a polished look
- Redesigned inspector panel with a cleaner, flat layout
- Accessibility permission prompt before recording starts
Improvements
- Completely rebuilt rendering engine for better performance and quality
- Faster, more reliable exports with a new processing pipeline
- Smoother preview playback with reduced flickering
- Better GPU performance and lower memory usage
- Improved motion blur and skin smoothing quality
- Wallpaper backgrounds now scale correctly to fit any aspect ratio
- Improved onboarding window design
- Recording controls repositioned to the bottom of the screen
Bug Fixes
- Fixed beauty filter hiding the camera layer
- Fixed onboarding window staying on top and text being cut off
- Fixed color swatches overlapping in the inspector
- Fixed area selector showing a gray background or black border
- Fixed videos appearing upside down in certain scenarios
- Fixed camera feed being delayed at the start of a recording
- Fixed exports stalling or freezing in some projects