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Screen & window capture
Record a specific window or the full display with native capture on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Beautiful Screen Recordings with automatic zooms.
Record stunning product demos, tutorials & walkthroughs that automatically zoom into your clicks. Webcam overlay, AI captions, timeline editing & polished MP4/GIF export — all free, all local, all yours.
Core workflow in one app
Capture, polish, and export without bouncing between a recorder and a separate editor.
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Mic + system audio
Capture voiceovers and app sound together so demos sound finished without a second pass.
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Webcam picture-in-picture
Overlay your camera with drag position, mirror, and shape options for human product walkthroughs.
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Auto & manual zoom
Follow the cursor automatically or place precise zooms with depth, duration, and easing controls.
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Cursor polish
Resize, smooth, theme, and emphasize clicks so UI motion stays clear on mobile feeds.
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On-device captions
Generate captions offline with local models — no upload required for voiceover transcription.
Why creators switch to Pixcreen
Local-first privacy, zero subscription, and exports ready for social and docs.
Problem
Paid tools like Screen Studio price out indie makers, while basic recorders leave demos looking raw on social feeds.
Solution
A desktop recorder-editor that ships the 80% workflow creators need: capture, zoom, captions, backgrounds, timeline polish, and clean export.
From the blog
SEO guides on demos, zoom, captions, and free Screen Studio alternatives.
Product Launch Video Workflow: From Script to Export
A repeatable product launch video workflow: script, capture, zoom, captions, export, and distribution—with free tools like Pixcreen.
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How to Record System Audio With Screen Capture on Windows
Capture Windows system audio and microphone together with your screen recording. Troubleshooting tips and demo workflows using Pixcreen.
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Pixcreen vs Screen Studio: Honest Comparison (2026)
Compare Pixcreen and Screen Studio on price, platforms, zoom, captions, licensing, and demo workflows so you can choose the right tool.
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What is Pixcreen?
Pixcreen is a 100% free desktop app for recording your screen and editing polished product demos. It is built as a Screen Studio alternative without subscriptions or watermarks.
Is Pixcreen free for commercial use?
Yes. Pixcreen is completely free for personal and commercial use. There are no paid tiers or locked features.
Which platforms does Pixcreen support?
Pixcreen supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Capture backends differ by OS (Windows Graphics Capture, ScreenCaptureKit, and a browser pipeline on Linux), while the editor and export experience stay consistent.
How is Pixcreen different from Screen Studio?
Pixcreen covers the core demo workflow — record, zoom, captions, backgrounds, timeline edits, and MP4/GIF export — without a monthly fee or subscription tax.
Start recording with Pixcreen
Windows, macOS, and Linux builds on GitHub Releases.