QuickRecorder

Spec sheet

Purpose

QuickRecorder is a lightweight, open-source screen recorder for macOS.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Supported platforms

macosRead 22 Sep 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Security

The maker says the app has not been notarized by Apple and advises users not to trust apps that have not been notarized.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

License

The GitHub repository identifies the project as licensed under AGPL-3.0.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Additional features

The README lists mouse highlighting and a screen magnifier among its features.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

App Store

The README says QuickRecorder has no plans to be uploaded to the App Store, so it does not need to be designed as a sandbox app.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Audio

It supports driver-free audio loopback recording on macOS 13 and later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Audio capture

It supports driver-free audio loopback recording; the maker’s site says this is available on macOS 13 and later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Audio tracks

By default, microphone audio is merged into the main audio track; a setting can record system and microphone audio to separate tracks for editing.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Device recording

It can record a Mac and an iPhone or iPad at the same time, but this feature does not work in single-window recording mode.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Distribution

The maker links to GitHub downloads and documents installation through Homebrew.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Microphone recording

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Presenter overlay

On macOS 14, it can overlay the camera in real time on recordings; macOS 12 and 13 use a camera floating window.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Recording sources

It can record screens, windows, applications, and mobile devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Recording targets

It can record screens, windows, apps, and mobile devices.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security and trust

The maker says the app has not been notarized by Apple and advises users not to trust apps that have not been notarized.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

System audio

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

System requirement

QuickRecorder requires macOS 12.3 or later.Read 12 Oct 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Video format

It can record HEVC with Alpha video, which the README says is currently supported by iMovie and FCPX.Read 12 Oct 2026 · github.com

Webcam recording

YesRead 22 Sep 2026 · lihaoyun6.github.io

Where Specifiction places it

• Screen Recording Software#121 of 1317.0