# Kap

A free, open-source screen recorder that exports straight to GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG from a simple menu bar dropdown.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** yes
- **Official site:** https://getkap.co/
- **Available via:** Homebrew, GitHub, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 12 or later
- **Maker:** Wulkano

## Kitsmith's take

The GIF-first workflow is the differentiator — record and export a shareable GIF in a couple of clicks, no separate conversion step. Free and open source, built by Wulkano and community contributors on GitHub.

## Features

- **Multi-format export:** Exports recordings as GIF, MP4, WebM, or APNG.
- **Click highlighting:** Optionally highlights mouse clicks during a recording, useful for tutorials.
- **Trimming:** Trim a recording’s start and end without leaving the app.

## FAQ

**Is Kap free?**

Yes, free and open source.

**Can Kap export GIFs?**

Yes — GIF is one of its native export formats, alongside MP4, WebM, and APNG.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/kap/