Free screen recorders with auto zoom for Windows, compared

Auto zoom means the recording zooms in on your cursor and clicks by itself, so viewers can see what you are doing. It was made popular by Screen Studio on Mac. This page compares the free options you can use on Windows. We make PointerStudio, so we list it first and say where the others may suit you better. Features change, so check each project's site before you decide. Last updated 2026-10-24.

App	Windows	Price	Auto zoom	Good for
PointerStudio	Yes	Free, no watermark	Yes, editable on the timeline	A simple all-in-one recorder and editor with effects, captions and keystrokes
Recordly	Yes	Free, open source	Yes, suggested from cursor activity	People who want open source, extensions and many cursor options
OpenScreen	Yes	Free, open source	Yes	Open source, with 3D camera and device frames
Cap	Yes	Free tier, open source	See their site	Sharing a recording by link
Cursorful	Chrome extension	Free	Yes, for browser recordings	Recording a browser tab only
OBS Studio	Yes	Free, open source	No built-in auto zoom	Live streaming and full control of scenes
Screen Studio	No, Mac only	Paid	Yes	Mac users who want the original

How to choose

You want it simple and Windows-first. Try PointerStudio. You record, and the editor opens with zooms already on your clicks.
You want open source or plugins. Look at Recordly or OpenScreen.
You mostly share links to quick videos. Look at Cap.
You only record a browser tab. Cursorful can be enough.
You stream live. Use OBS Studio.

What PointerStudio does

Record a screen, window or area with a microphone. Zoom follows your cursor and you can change any zoom on the timeline. Add backgrounds, effects, auto captions, keystrokes, and blur private details. Export an MP4 with no watermark. It is a young app, so expect fast changes and rough edges. Tell us what is missing at [email protected].

See our guide to adding zoom to a recording.

The installer is new and not code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning the first time: select More info, then Run anyway, and download only from this site or the official GitHub release.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free screen recorder with auto zoom for Windows?

Yes. PointerStudio, Recordly and OpenScreen are free and run on Windows, and each adds zoom on your cursor and clicks.

Which auto zoom screen recorder is best for Windows?

It depends on what you need. PointerStudio is a simple all-in-one app, Recordly and OpenScreen are open source, and Cap is good for sharing by link.

Does OBS Studio have auto zoom?

OBS Studio has no built-in auto zoom for recordings. It is better for live streaming and scene control.

Does PointerStudio add a watermark?

No.

Download PointerStudio for Windows

Free for Windows 10 and 11. No watermark, no time limit.