Record and edit in one native app

Most screen recorders stop at capture — you get a raw file, then open a separate editor to make it presentable. ScreenTailor does both. Record your screen, then trim, zoom, caption and fix mistakes on a real timeline, and export a share-ready clip — all without leaving the app.

A real editing timeline

ScreenTailor edits on a precise, zoomable timeline with a live preview — every change shows instantly as you make it. Scrub to the exact frame, cut dead air, retime a section to speed it up or slow it down, and layer zoom, captions and effects where they belong.

Everything in one place

Every editing tool lives in the same window — no round-trips to another app:

• Zoom & emphasis — spotlight the cursor, magnify details, and add arrows and glow to guide the eye.
• Trim & speed — cut dead air and retime sections on the timeline.
• Captions — five fonts with shadow, stroke and background, readable over any footage.
• Effects — blur sensitive areas, plus fade, mosaic, glitch, chromatic and shake, baked into the export.
• Region & background — capture any region with pixel-exact sizing, and add a background on export.

Checkpoint Recording

Fumbled a line halfway through? Drop a checkpoint mid-recording to split your take, then re-record just the clip you flubbed — instead of starting the whole recording over. It's the fastest way to get a clean take without a dozen retries.

A clean, share-ready MP4

When you're done, export a share-ready MP4 that plays and uploads everywhere — QuickTime, VLC, the web and social platforms. Pick a resolution and add a background, and ScreenTailor renders a clean file in minutes.

How it fits your workflow

The whole loop — from a blank screen to a shareable clip — happens in one app. If you're new to recording on macOS, start with our guide on how to screen record on a Mac.

1. Record — hit the global shortcut, drag a region, and record with your microphone, pause and resume.
2. Edit — add zoom, captions and effects on the timeline, and re-record any clip with a checkpoint.
3. Export — pick a resolution, add a background, and render a share-ready MP4.

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