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How to add zoom to a screen recording on Windows

Zooming in on the part of the screen that matters makes a tutorial easier to follow, especially on a phone. You can do it by hand in a video editor, but it is slow. Here is the fast way with PointerStudio, a free Windows app.

1. Record your screen

Open PointerStudio, choose a screen, a window or an area, and start with the shortcut after a 3, 5 or 10 second countdown. Move the cursor slowly and click on what you are explaining.

2. Let the zooms appear

When you stop, PointerStudio opens the editor with zooms placed on your clicks. The view follows your cursor, so people can see what you are doing.

3. Adjust zooms on the timeline

Add a zoom where you want one, move or resize it, or delete the ones you do not need. Press Space to play and S to split the clip.

4. Pick a background

Choose a background, rounded corners, a frame and a shadow so the video looks finished.

5. Export

Press Ctrl + E and export an MP4 in 720p, 1080p or 1440p. There is no watermark.

Tips for better zooms

Looking for a Mac tool? See our note on the Screen Studio alternative for Windows.

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

How do I zoom in on a screen recording?

Record with PointerStudio, which places zooms on your clicks, then adjust or delete them on the timeline and export an MP4.

Can I remove a zoom I do not want?

Yes. Select it on the timeline and delete it.

Does it work on Windows 10 and 11?

Yes.

Download PointerStudio for Windows

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