Screen recorder · Tutorials
Tutorials people can follow.
One Rec is a screen recorder for tutorials. Zooms land where you click, your shortcuts appear on screen and local captions cover 17 languages.
Why One Rec
A good screen recorder for tutorials shows viewers where to look and what you pressed. One Rec builds both from the recording itself, so your time goes into the lesson.
Auto-zoom uses your clicks and typing to move in on the part of the screen that matters. The keyboard overlay shows Cmd and Ctrl shortcuts as you use them. Smart Trim suggests cuts for long pauses, and once you've added captions, for filler words and retakes too.
Captions are transcribed locally with Whisper and burned into the video, which helps people who watch on mute or in a second language. Record as long as you need: there's no time limit on any plan.
What you get
Recording, editing and sharing in one app.
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Zoom where you click
Zooms are placed on your clicks and typing. Pick Subtle, Balanced or Energetic, then adjust any zoom on the timeline.
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Shortcut overlay
Cmd and Ctrl combinations appear on screen as you press them, with optional key sounds. Edit or remove any of them after recording.
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Local captions in 17 languages
Whisper transcribes on your computer with word-level timing. Burn captions in with the Modern, Handwritten or Code style.
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Smart Trim for pauses and retakes
Suggested cuts for long pauses, plus filler words, repeated words and retakes once captions are generated. You approve each cut.
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Annotations and masks
Point things out with text, arrows, shapes and images. Mask passwords and emails before you publish, with a local scan that suggests where.
Side by side
How One Rec compares
| Tool | One Rec | That tool |
|---|---|---|
| Camtasia | Auto-zoom and local captions, free to start | Multi-track editor, paid license |
| OBS Studio | Recorder and editor in one app | Records only, edit elsewhere |
| Loom (free) | No time limit on Free | 5-minute videos |
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Why use One Rec for tutorials instead of OBS?
OBS is built for recording and streaming and leaves editing to another app. One Rec records, places zooms on your clicks, suggests trims, adds captions and exports from one window.
Can I show keyboard shortcuts in my tutorial?
Yes. The keyboard overlay shows Cmd and Ctrl shortcut combinations as you press them, such as ⌘K or Ctrl+Shift+P. Plain typing isn't shown. You can edit the overlay after recording and turn on key sounds.
Is One Rec good for coding tutorials?
Yes. It records at your display's native resolution, so code stays sharp, and the Code caption style suits technical videos. The privacy scan flags API keys and passwords on screen before you share.
Press record.
Free for macOS, Windows and Linux, with no time limit on recordings.