Demo videos that
look expensive
Record your screen. Debut adds smart zoom, click highlights, blur/redact, and beautiful backgrounds automatically.
Everything you need for
professional demos
We analyzed what makes demo videos expensive to produce, then automated all of it. Record once, polish instantly.
Smart Zoom
Debut detects your clicks and automatically generates smooth zoom animations. Focus on what matters, we handle the cinematography.
Click Highlights
Every click gets a beautiful animated highlight. Choose from ripple, ring, pulse, or spotlight effects with full color customization.
Blur & Redact
Protect sensitive info before sharing. Draw regions to blur, pixelate, or blackout passwords, API keys, and personal data.
Keyboard Overlay
Show viewers exactly what keys you press. Multiple styles from minimal to modern, positioned anywhere on screen.
A timeline that makes sense
Every zoom, click, and effect lives on its own track. Drag to reposition, resize to adjust timing. Preview instantly, export when ready.
Intelligent Backgrounds
Our AI analyzes your content and suggests the perfect contrasting gradient. Light content? Dark gradient. Dark UI? Vibrant colors.
Webcam Integration
Add yourself to your demos with picture-in-picture. Rounded corners, circles, or rectangles - positioned exactly where you want.
Auto Transcription
On-device speech recognition generates timestamped subtitles automatically. Perfect for accessibility and silent viewing.
Export Presets
One-click export optimized for YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, or Twitter. We handle the aspect ratios and compression.
Export in stunning 4K 60fps
Crystal clear exports ready for any platform.
From recording to polished video
in minutes, not hours
No complex video editing software. No After Effects plugins. Just record, polish, and share.
Record
Click the menu bar icon and hit record. Capture your full screen, a window, or a custom region. Debut tracks every click, keystroke, and cursor movement.
Polish
Debut automatically analyzes your recording and generates smart zooms, click highlights, and suggests the perfect background. Fine-tune in the studio editor.
Export
Choose your platform preset and export. YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn - we handle the aspect ratios and compression. Your demo is ready to share.
See the difference?
Same recording. Debut adds the polish automatically.
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Join hundreds of indie developers, content creators, and product teams who use Debut daily.
"Finally, a screen recorder that doesn't cost more than my monthly coffee budget. The auto-zoom feature alone saved me hours of manual editing."
"I switched from Screen Studio and haven't looked back. Same quality, fraction of the price. The click highlights make my tutorials so much clearer."
"Our demo videos look 10x more professional now. The blur tool is essential for hiding API keys in tutorials. One-time payment is exactly what we needed."
"The intelligent backgrounds are incredible. It automatically picks the perfect gradient for my dark-mode content. Production value through the roof."
"We use Debut for all our product demos. The timeline editor is intuitive and the export quality is stunning. Best $25 I've spent this year."
"Native Mac app that actually feels native. No electron bloat, just smooth performance. Keyboard overlay is perfect for my coding tutorials."
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Frequently asked
questions
Everything you need to know about Debut.
Debut requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. It's built as a native Swift app using Metal rendering and ScreenCaptureKit for the best possible performance and quality.
Currently, Debut is macOS-only. We're focused on delivering the best possible experience on Mac first. A Windows version may come in the future based on demand.
You get lifetime access to all v1.x features: smart zoom, click highlights, blur/redact, keyboard overlay, intelligent backgrounds, webcam integration, auto transcription, 4K 60fps export, and all platform presets. Plus free updates within version 1.
Yes! Your license works on up to 2 computers. Perfect if you have a desktop and laptop, or work and home machines. The license is tied to your machine ID.
Debut offers similar professional features (smart zoom, click highlights, smooth cursor, beautiful backgrounds) at a fraction of the cost. Screen Studio costs $229/year as a subscription, while Debut is a one-time $25 payment.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee instead. Purchase with confidence - if Debut doesn't meet your needs, we'll refund you, no questions asked.
You can export to MP4 (H.264), WebM, and GIF. All video formats support up to 4K resolution at 60fps. We also have platform-specific presets optimized for YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
You can draw regions on your video preview to hide sensitive information. Choose between Gaussian blur, pixelation, or complete blackout. Blur regions support time-based visibility, so they only appear when needed.
Yes! Contact us at hello@debut.sh for team pricing. We offer discounts for teams of 5+ licenses and can provide invoices for business purchases.
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