WHAT IS IT?
OpenScreen is an open-source desktop application for creating professional screen recordings and product demos. It's a free alternative to Screen Studio — no subscription, no watermarks. The app runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux, built with Electron and React.
WHY IS IT INTERESTING?
- Automatic and manual zoom: Zoom effects with adjustable depth levels to guide viewer attention, just like premium tools
- Built-in editing: Video cropping, per-segment speed adjustment, and trimming — no external editor needed
- Annotations: Text, arrows, and image overlays directly on your recording for clear demos
- Custom backgrounds: Wallpapers, solid colors, gradients, and motion blur effects for a polished look
- Flexible export: Multiple aspect ratios and resolutions to fit any distribution platform
USE CASES
- Creating product demos for a landing page or GitHub README
- Recording technical tutorials with zoom on relevant code sections
- Producing marketing content (LinkedIn posts, tweets) with stylized recordings
- Documenting bugs or internal workflows with annotations