The screen recorder Windows power users want
A native Windows app for 4K screen recording with cinematic zoom, AI captions, custom backgrounds, and a full timeline editor. Free — no watermark, no limits.
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Why choose One Rec
Windows has no shortage of screen recorders, but most fall into two camps: bare-bones tools that just capture pixels, or expensive suites bloated with features you will never use. One Rec sits in the sweet spot — a focused screen recording studio with professional editing built in, available for free on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Record your screen at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. One Rec captures system audio alongside your microphone, adds smooth cinematic zoom that follows your cursor, and generates AI captions using local speech recognition (Whisper). No data gets sent to any server.
When you are done recording, switch to the timeline editor to trim mistakes, rearrange clips, add backgrounds, and apply cursor effects. Export as MP4, GIF, or WebM in one click. One Rec replaces OBS, Camtasia, and ShareX for most Windows screen recording workflows — and it is completely free.
Native Windows app
Built for Windows 10 and 11 with hardware-accelerated encoding. Smooth recording even on complex workflows with multiple monitors.
4K / 60fps with hardware encoding
Leverages GPU encoding (NVENC, Quick Sync) for efficient 4K recording without impacting system performance.
Cinematic auto-zoom
Automatic zoom transitions follow your cursor across your Windows desktop. Make demos and tutorials look polished without any editing.
AI captions (local Whisper)
Accurate speech-to-text subtitles generated locally on your machine. Supports 17+ languages with zero cloud dependency.
How One Rec compares
| Competitor | One Rec | Their Free Tier |
|---|---|---|
| Camtasia | Free | $313/year |
| Xbox Game Bar | Editor + zoom + captions | Basic recording |
| ShareX | Video editor + AI captions | Screenshot-focused |
Frequently asked questions
Does One Rec work on Windows 10?
Yes. One Rec supports both Windows 10 and Windows 11 with full feature parity.
Is One Rec better than Camtasia for Windows?
Camtasia costs $313/year. One Rec offers cinematic zoom, AI captions, and a timeline editor — all free. For most screen recording needs, One Rec is a compelling free alternative.
Can I record multiple monitors on Windows?
Yes. One Rec supports multi-monitor recording. Select a specific display, window, or custom region to capture.
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