Who is it for?
- Useful for making demo and tutorial videos from a Mac screen or a USB-connected iPhone or iPad.
- Useful when you want to record and then trim, zoom, add a background and generate captions in the same app.
Reframed — Screen Recording
Jan Kuri
Reframed is a macOS-only screen recorder that captures a Mac screen, window, region or iPhone and iPad screen and edits it on a timeline in the same app.
Why it fits
| Good to know | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Free output | Yes |
| No account needed | — |
| No watermark | — |
| Works offline | — |
| Batch processing | — |
| Content language | — |
— Unverified conditions. Official documentation reviewed. The app itself has not been hands-on tested. Matches only documented content-language support, not interface language.
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Getting started
- Confirm the Mac runs macOS 15 or later; install from the website, GitHub releases or Homebrew.
- Grant the requested permissions (Screen Recording, Accessibility; microphone and camera are optional), then choose full screen, window, region or an iOS device and record.
- Trim on the timeline, adjust zoom keyframes and background; export MP4, MOV, GIF or ProRes and watch the result.
Decision points
- Consider it if you only use a Mac and also need iPhone or iPad recording.
- If you use Windows or Linux, look at a cross-platform screen recorder.
Limits
- It runs only on macOS 15.0 or later; there is no Windows or Linux version.
- Recording needs Screen Recording and Accessibility permissions; a wrongly granted permission blocks capture.
- The site shows version 0.14.7; behaviour and features can change in a pre-1.0 release.
Frequently asked questions
Is Reframed free?
The site states it is free and MIT-licensed; check current terms on the site.
Which output formats does it offer?
The site lists MP4, MOV, GIF and ProRes export, up to 4K resolution and up to 60 fps.