Screenity

Screenity – Free & Open‑Source Chrome Screen Recorder with Live Annotation

What is Screenity?

Screenity is a powerful, privacy‑focused screen recorder built as a Chrome (and Chromium‑based) browser extension. It lets users record screens, browser tabs, application windows, and webcam—all without sign‑in, time limits, or data collection.

Why Choose Screenity?

• Unlimited recordings: Capture as many videos as you like, for any duration.
• Privacy first: No data is sent to servers; everything is stored locally or optionally to Google Drive.
• Rich annotation tools: Draw, add text, arrows, shapes, zoom, blur sensitive info, and highlight cursor/clicks in real‑time.
• Built‑in video editor: Trim, crop, merge, remove or add audio—export in MP4, WEBM, GIF, and more.
• Open source & self‑hostable: Licensed under GPL‑3.0, you can inspect or host from GitHub.

Core Features

• Multiple capture modes: Record a full tab, desktop, custom region, another app, or webcam.
• Audio flexibility: Choose mic, internal audio, or ‘push to talk’ mode during recording.
• Annotation suite: Live drawing, text, arrows, blur effects, cursor spotlight.
• Editor tools: After recording, easily trim, mute, zoom, crop, cut, or adjust audio.
• Export & sharing: Save locally or link to Google Drive; formats include MP4/GIF/WEBM.

How to Use Screenity

1. Install from Chrome Web Store on Chrome, Edge, or other Chromium browsers.
2. Click the Screenity icon in the toolbar.
3. Choose what to record (tab, desktop, region, or camera).
4. Configure audio and annotation options.
5. Hit Start, narrate, annotate live.
6. Stop recording and edit using built-in editor.
7. Export video to your device or save to Google Drive.

Tips for Best Use

• Zoom in to highlight details during live capture.
• Use blur feature to hide passwords or private data in recordings.
• Leverage cursor spotlight for clearer demos or tutorials.
• Self-host for full control and offline extension usage.

FAQ

Q: Is Screenity free?
A: Yes, it's completely free—no sign-up or subscription required.

Q: Can I use it offline?
A: Yes. It records and works offline, storing videos locally unless you choose to upload.

Q: Where do recordings go?
A: Videos are saved locally by default. Optionally, you can save directly to Google Drive.

Q: Does it support other browsers?
A: Currently works on Chrome, Edge, Arc, and other Chromium browsers. Firefox support is expected.

Q: How does it compare to Loom or OBS?
A: Unlike Loom, it doesn’t require accounts or cloud storage. It focuses on privacy, simplicity, and real-time annotation—while OBS is more powerful but complex.