Screenity

Screenity - Free and Open Source Screen Recording & Annotation Tool Platform

What is Screenity?

Screenity is a free and open-source screen recording and annotation tool platform. It primarily helps users efficiently record browser pages, computer desktops, and camera videos, while supporting real-time annotation and editing of the recorded content. Screenity's target users are mainly content creators, educators, product managers, user support teams, and individuals or organizations that frequently need to create demonstration or tutorial videos. This platform allows users to complete screen recording without complex setup and quickly produce professional video content.

Why Choose Screenity?

Users choosing Screenity can enjoy a smooth and easy-to-use screen recording experience and rich annotation features. Unlike most similar screen recording tools, Screenity is completely free and open-source, with no functional limitations, and does not require login to use all main features. It has significant advantages in user interface, functional integrity, and data privacy. During recording, users can not only add elements such as highlights, arrows, and text descriptions in real-time but also directly crop the video or delete unnecessary segments after recording, all of which can be completed locally without uploading data to the server, making it more secure and efficient.

Core Features of Screenity

• Screen, Page & Camera Multi-mode Recording
  Users can choose to record the entire screen, a specific browser tab, or camera footage, flexibly meeting various needs in daily work and communication.

• Real-time Annotation & Marking
  During recording, users can directly add marks such as highlights, arrows, rectangles, circles, and text descriptions on the screen to help explain key points, making the demonstration more instructive.

• Built-in Video Editor
  After recording, users can directly crop the video, delete segments, and adjust the order within the platform without exporting to other complex software for post-editing.

• Local Storage & Privacy Protection
  All recording content and editing operations are completed locally, without the need to upload videos to the cloud, effectively ensuring the privacy and security of user data.

• One-click Export in Multiple Formats
  Supports exporting videos in various common formats such as MP4, WebM, GIF, PNG, and also supports one-click upload to platforms like Google Drive for easy sharing and backup.

How to Start Using Screenity?

1. Visit Screenity's Official Website
   Open your browser, enter screenity.io, and go to the platform's homepage.

2. Install the Chrome Extension
   Click the "Add to Chrome" button on the page to add the Screenity extension to your browser.

3. Start Recording
   After installation, click the Screenity icon in the upper right corner of the browser, select the recording mode (screen/tab/camera), and click "Start recording" to begin.

4. Add Annotations
   During recording, click the mark button on the toolbar to add highlights, circles, or text in real-time.

5. Edit & Export
   After recording, automatically jump to the editing page. Users can crop the video or organize segments, then click the export button to save the video locally or upload it to the cloud.

Tips for Using Screenity

• Tip 1: Use Shortcuts to Improve Efficiency
  Screenity supports various shortcut operations, such as the space bar to pause/continue recording, the E key to add highlights, etc. Properly configuring shortcuts can make the screen recording and marking process smoother.

• Tip 2: Close Unrelated Tabs Before Recording
  To ensure clear recording content, it is recommended to close unrelated windows and notifications before starting recording to avoid pop-up disturbances.

• Tip 3: Adjust Quality and Resolution
  On the settings page, you can manually adjust video quality and resolution to adapt to different network and presentation needs.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Screenity

Q: Is Screenity available now?
A: Screenity is currently available for normal use. Users can directly visit screenity.io or download and install the official extension from the Chrome Web Store, and follow the prompts to start recording.

Q: What exactly can Screenity help me do?
A: Screenity can help users record tutorial videos, product demonstrations, troubleshooting feedback, remote collaboration instructions, etc. It is especially suitable for teachers creating online courses, product managers recording requirement explanations, and support engineers answering questions remotely. It is also suitable for YouTubers, Bilibili UP masters, and other content creators to make various tutorial videos.

Q: Do I need to pay to use Screenity?
A: Screenity is completely free and open-source, with no payment required. All core features can be used without restrictions, and there are currently no paid features or packages.

Q: When was Screenity launched?
A: Screenity was first launched around 2021. After multiple iterations and updates, continuously optimizing functions and experiences, it has become one of the highly praised free screen recording tools.

Q: Compared with Loom, which one is more suitable for me?
A: Screenity is free, open-source, with no account restrictions, and stronger privacy; Loom emphasizes team collaboration and cloud management, with more advantages in enterprise-level applications and team sharing. If you value local data security and barrier-free use, Screenity is more suitable for you. If your company is already accustomed to using Loom for team video circulation and cloud comments, you can continue to use Loom.

Q: Which operating systems and browsers does Screenity support?
A: Screenity mainly supports the Chrome browser extension version, applicable to Windows, Mac, Linux, and other systems. Some core features can also be accessed through the web platform, but the user experience is best with the Chrome plugin.

Q: Will the recorded videos be uploaded to the cloud?
A: No. All videos are saved locally by default. Only when users actively upload to the cloud (e.g., Google Drive), the platform will not automatically sync data to the server, ensuring privacy and security.