What is WindowShot used for?

WindowShot is a Windows screen recorder that adds automatic zoom, cursor smoothing and backgrounds, captures webcam and audio, and includes a screenshot editor; sold as a one-time purchase. It is a good fit for developers recording product demos and educators making tutorial videos.

Is WindowShot open source?

No. WindowShot is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Video Editing category, open-source options include Screenity, ScreenToGif and Cap.

What are some alternatives to WindowShot?

WindowShot competes with Screen Studio, Camtasia and Loom.

WindowShot: features, pricing and alternatives

About WindowShot

WindowShot records your Windows screen, camera and audio and turns the recording into a polished video without separate editing. Automatic zoom follows the clicks you make while recording and adds smooth zooms around the action, and in the editor you can adjust how strong each zoom is and add or modify zoom points. A smooth cursor, backgrounds, camera layouts and aspect ratios finish the look, and the camera window can be placed next to, over or under the screen, or a vertical layout can be used for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.

The recorder can capture webcam, microphone and system audio, with levels adjustable in the editor, and it currently exports MP4. A separate screenshot tool adds backgrounds, cropping, annotation and blur to raw screenshots. It is aimed at developers making demos and bug reports, creators and educators making tutorials, and teams sharing updates and onboarding walkthroughs. WindowShot Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime access and free updates, usable on up to two devices, with no subscription.

Key features

Automatic zoom based on recorded clicks
Manual zoom points in the editor
Smooth cursor movement effects
Webcam, microphone and system audio recording
Backgrounds and camera layouts
Vertical layout for short-form video
Export of finished videos as MP4
Screenshot tool with annotate and blur

Good fit for

Developers recording product demos
Educators making tutorial videos

Tags: screen-recorder; windows; auto-zoom; screenshots; video-editing; tutorials; one-time-purchase

WindowShot: questions and answers

What is WindowShot used for?: WindowShot is a Windows screen recorder that adds automatic zoom, cursor smoothing and backgrounds, captures webcam and audio, and includes a screenshot editor; sold as a one-time purchase. It is a good fit for developers recording product demos and educators making tutorial videos.
How much does WindowShot cost?: WindowShot is a paid product with no free plan. One-time purchase with lifetime access and free updates, usable on up to 2 devices; no subscription.
Is WindowShot open source?: No. WindowShot is proprietary (closed-source) software. In the Video Editing category, open-source options include Screenity, ScreenToGif and Cap.
What are some alternatives to WindowShot?: WindowShot competes with Screen Studio, Camtasia and Loom.