Smart zoom follows your cursor automatically. Click highlights, studio backgrounds, and 4K export — all in one Mac app for $29.
Click anywhere and the camera smoothly zooms in. Navigate to a new section and it follows. Viewers see exactly what matters — automatically.
Every mouse click and keyboard shortcut lights up on screen. Viewers never miss the action, even in complex workflows.
Drop your raw screen capture onto branded gradients, images, or solid colors. Add shadows and rounded corners for that polished SaaS look.
Viewers follow your mouse effortlessly. Click effects and keystroke overlays make complex workflows easy to understand — no extra editing needed.
Export to MP4 or GIF. Up to 4K 60fps with hardware-accelerated encoding. Ship your demo in seconds, not minutes.
Both tools produce polished recordings. The difference is price — and AfterCut never stops working because you stopped paying.
| Feature | AfterCut | ScreenStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Smart auto-zoom | ✓ | ✓ |
| Click highlights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keystroke highlights | ✓ | ✗ |
| Studio backgrounds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Timeline editor | ✓ | Limited |
| GIF export | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | $29 once | $89/year |
| Year 2 cost | $0 | $89 |
| Year 3 cost | $0 | $89 |
Read the full comparison — AfterCut vs ScreenStudio
AfterCut is a native macOS screen recorder built for product demos. It includes smart auto-zoom that follows your cursor, click and keystroke highlights, studio backgrounds, and 4K export — all for a one-time $29 purchase.
Yes. AfterCut exports to MP4 and GIF at up to 4K 60fps with hardware-accelerated encoding.
Yes. AfterCut detects where you click and automatically generates smooth zoom-and-pan keyframes. No manual keyframing needed.
Yes. AfterCut supports custom background images, gradients, and solid colors. Adjust padding, corner radius, and shadows to match your brand.
SaaS founders and product teams use AfterCut to turn raw screen captures into polished demos.