ScreenKite

ScreenKite is a free, native macOS application designed for screen recording and video editing, with a focus on speed and AI-powered features. Built specifically for macOS 14 and later, it supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, offering users a streamlined way to capture, edit, and share screen videos. The tool is tailored for creators, marketers, developers, and educators seeking to produce polished recordings quickly and efficiently.

Among its core capabilities, ScreenKite provides instant screen recording and a built-in editor that allows users to trim, cut, and enhance videos without leaving the app. The editor supports transcription-based editing, auto-zoom that follows the cursor and highlights clicks and keystrokes during recording, and Metal-accelerated export for rapid processing of 4K footage. Customization options include adjusting backgrounds with solid colors, gradients, or wallpapers, adding drop shadows and rounded corners, repositioning and resizing camera overlays, and changing playback speed. Users can also generate B-roll footage with Hyperframe and Remotion integration, and fine-tune their recordings by trimming mistakes or speeding up slow sections.

ScreenKite incorporates AI-driven features such as an AI agent for editing and transcription cut. On Apple Silicon Macs, on-device WhisperKit transcription enables word-level captions and transcript-based editing, while Intel Macs can use ElevenLabs cloud transcription for similar functionality. The tool emphasizes privacy, keeping recordings and edits local unless users opt for cloud-based transcription or AI services, in which case only the necessary media or text is shared.

Delivery is through a downloadable macOS application, built natively in Swift and not relying on Electron, which helps preserve battery life and system performance. There is no subscription required, no setup process, and the application is completely free to use. ScreenKite positions itself within the class of screen recording and video editing tools, with specific attention to Mac users who value speed, polish, and integration with AI workflows.