About One Rec
Built by creators who were tired of paying for screen recording.
"Screen recording shouldn't cost $15/month. It shouldn't upload your work to someone else's cloud. And it definitely shouldn't look like it was built in 2010."
— The founding conviction behind One Rec
What we believe
Focus by Default
We prioritize clarity, speed, and a polished workflow. Every release focuses on practical value creators can feel immediately.
Privacy First
Your recordings never leave your machine. AI captions process locally. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud dependency.
Craft Over Features
We'd rather ship one perfect feature than ten mediocre ones. Every interaction is designed to feel intentional and delightful.
Accessible to All
Free forever, on every platform. Professional tools shouldn't require a subscription or a specific operating system.
Our journey
The Idea
Frustrated by overpriced screen recorders with subscriptions, we decided to build a simpler alternative.
v1.0 Launch
One Rec ships on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Screen recording, basic editing, and multi-format export.
Timeline Editor
Non-destructive timeline, custom backgrounds, and smooth cursor effects. One Rec becomes a real studio.
AI Captions
Local Whisper-powered captions in 17+ languages. Private, fast, and surprisingly accurate.
What's Next
Cloud sync, collaborative editing, mobile companion app, and a plugin ecosystem. The journey is just beginning.
The team
Damien Schneider
Founder & Lead Developer
Full-stack engineer obsessed with pixel-perfect UIs and performance. Previously built tools used by millions.
Damien Schneider
Product & Design
Designing the product experience end-to-end to keep recording, editing, and sharing fast, simple, and delightful.
Need help or feedback?
Reach out through support or browse the docs to get the most out of One Rec.