# [Cap](<https://go.cap.so/creators>)

Open source screen recorder for Mac — capture your full screen or a single window in high quality and share it instantly via link, no watermarks.

Free·Open Source·Screen Recording

Free·Open Source·Screen Recording

![Cap preview 1](<https://cap.so/api/og>)

![Cap preview 2](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/galleries/cap-screen-og-85a8b36c4d3d54c76228b4ff167acf0e58502c5653923b28c7e8468edcce407f.png>)

![Cap preview 3](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/galleries/cap-screen-69bd0e3bd12b6cb0b3a9ba8a3933f4ea64bfadeecb5de99fe7acfacd005984c2.jpg>)

## What is Cap?

Cap is an open-source screen recorder for Mac that makes capturing and sharing your screen effortless. Record your entire screen or a specific window in high quality, then instantly share via a link — no upload wait times. As an open-source project, Cap is transparent, privacy-respecting, and community-driven.

Perfect for quick bug reports, async team communication, tutorial recordings, and product demos. Lightweight and distraction-free compared to heavier recording suites.

## Features

- Open Source

- High Quality

- Instant Sharing

## FAQs

Common questions about Cap

Is Cap completely free to use?

Yes, Cap is a free, open-source screen recorder with no hidden costs or watermarks.

Can I record a specific window instead of my whole screen?

Yes, Cap lets you record your entire screen or select a specific window to capture.

## Ask AI about Cap

## Share

Similar Launches

[![Recordly](<https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=recordly.dev&sz=128>)

Recordly

Open-source screen recorder with auto-zoom, motion blur cursors, and minimal interface — a free alternative to Screen Studio.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/recordly>)[![Screenity](<https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=screenity.io&sz=128>)

Screenity

Free, privacy-friendly screen recorder for Chrome — capture, annotate, and edit videos with no sign-in, no limits, fully open source.](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/screenity>)

---
Canonical source: https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/cap-screen/news