A real screen recorder for Linux
Finally, a screen recorder for Linux that goes beyond basic capture. Cinematic zoom, AI captions, custom backgrounds, and a timeline editor — distributed as an AppImage.
Free forever · No watermark · No account required · macOS, Windows & Linux
Why choose One Rec
Linux screen recording options have traditionally been limited to OBS Studio or SimpleScreenRecorder — tools that capture video but offer little in the way of post-production. If you needed zoom effects, captions, or professional editing, you had to export and switch to another application. One Rec changes that.
One Rec ships as an AppImage, so it runs on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and virtually any other distribution without dependency conflicts. Record your screen in 4K at 60fps, then edit with cinematic cursor zoom, AI-powered captions via local Whisper, custom backgrounds, device frames, and a multi-track timeline editor.
Everything runs locally on your machine — no cloud upload, no telemetry, no account required. One Rec gives Linux users the same polished screen recording experience that Mac and Windows users have come to expect from premium tools, completely free.
AppImage — runs everywhere
Single AppImage file that works on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and any other distribution. No snap, no flatpak, no dependency headaches.
Cinematic auto-zoom on Linux
The same professional zoom animations Mac and Windows users get. Linux users deserve polished screen recordings too.
AI captions (local Whisper)
Speech-to-text subtitles generated entirely on your machine. Works offline. Supports 17+ languages.
Built-in timeline editor
Cut, trim, and arrange your recording without needing Kdenlive or Shotcut. A purpose-built editor for screen recordings.
How One Rec compares
| Competitor | One Rec | Their Free Tier |
|---|---|---|
| OBS Studio | Editor + zoom + captions | Record & stream only |
| SimpleScreenRecorder | Full editor + AI | Capture only |
| Kazam | Active development | Unmaintained |
Frequently asked questions
What Linux distros does One Rec support?
One Rec is distributed as an AppImage and works on Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch Linux, Debian, openSUSE, and other popular distributions.
Does One Rec work on Wayland?
Yes. One Rec supports both X11 and Wayland display servers for screen capture.
Is there a screen recorder for Linux with AI captions?
One Rec is the only Linux screen recorder with built-in AI captions powered by local Whisper. No other free Linux tool offers this.
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