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ffmpeg exists, if you don't like it and can't use (don't want to learn) the shell and ffmpegs commands, there is OBS with all those features and more. I don't see the usecase.

terminatornet•2mo ago

Every demo video I see now has the zoom effect that seems to have been popularized by https://screen.studio. Screen studio is $29/month.

The OP's software appears to be similar but free. There is definitely a use case for this.

alex_suzuki•2mo ago

Yearly licenses are 9$/month, so a lot cheaper if you use it on a regular basis. Not affiliated.

showesome•2mo ago

FFmpeg and OBS are extremely powerful tools, but they require local installation, CLI knowledge, and manual configuration. Showesome is a Chrome extension that records screen, tab, or camera entirely in-browser, with built-in zoom/highlight effects. Lightweight, zero-install, and free — ideal for quick demos or tutorials without extra setup.

jaredcwhite•2mo ago

Sounds neat, but I'm not installing a screen recorder browser extension that's not open source…

showesome•2mo ago

Fair point. I’m not open-sourcing it, but it doesn’t collect or send any data — everything runs locally.

toonewbie•2mo ago

Not sure about other folks, but I'd never trust a privacy-friendly tag on an indie software that's not open-source. Even for popular and trusted software (e.g., Obsidian) it gives me chills.

showesome•2mo ago

Totally get it — open source definitely helps build trust. That said, getting the Chrome Web Store Featured Badge means the extension passed their strict review, including privacy rules.

pirates•2mo ago

Privacy and Chrome are incompatible with one another.

showesome•2mo ago

Fair take. Everyone has different privacy thresholds, and that’s totally fine. Just sharing the tool for those who find it useful.