Rapidemo is a screen recording app for Windows 10 and 11 that turns a single take into an edited video. It records the screen, cursor, camera and microphone, then adds zoom animations on clicks, smooths cursor movement, generates subtitles and applies layouts without manual editing.
The product is made by @timkonie, and the site says it is used by 950+ founders, startup teams, product teams, marketers, educators, developers and creators. It targets tutorials, product demos, launch videos, course lessons and team updates.
How does Rapidemo work?
Rapidemo records the screen without the cursor and tracks mouse interactions separately. After recording, the two are combined and a custom cursor is overlaid on the video. Conventional recorders capture the cursor as part of the picture, which makes it hard to restyle or animate later.
Because click and movement data is stored, Rapidemo can create zooms and cursor effects automatically and offer cursor customization in the editor. Recording, editing, subtitle generation and video processing run locally, and only license data and basic error reports go to the server.
Key features of Rapidemo
The core features are automatic zoom on clicks, with manual focus points as an option, and cursor smoothing with sharp vector cursors that can be resized and recolored. Layouts include camera overlay, side-by-side, fullscreen and 3D, with animated transitions per clip.
The editor covers cuts, speed changes, cropping, backgrounds, shadows and rounded corners, plus one-click animated subtitles. Newer tools add system audio recording and masks to blur sensitive data. Exports reach 4K at 60 fps in landscape, square or portrait, with bulk exports, presets and shareable links for teams.
Key Features
Automatic zoom animations — Captures clicks while recording and zooms in on them automatically. Users can also pick key areas manually and adjust each zoom on the timeline without keyframing.
Smooth, customizable cursor — Turns jittery mouse movement into a smooth glide, replaces system cursors with sharp vector graphics, and lets users change cursor size, color and shape after recording.
2D and 3D layouts — Builds multi-shot videos with animated transitions. Choose camera overlay, side-by-side, fullscreen or 3D layouts per clip.
Flexible capture with speaker notes — Records the entire screen, a specific window or a custom area, with optional camera, microphone and system audio. Speaker notes are visible only to the presenter and do not appear in the video.
Timeline editor — Cut clips, speed up sections, crop the recording, and customize background, shadow, rounded corners and recording size. Disable accidental clicks so they do not trigger zooms.
One-click subtitles — Generates animated subtitles with a single click, with colors, size, content and timing adjustable on the timeline.
Blur sensitive data — Create masks to hide information such as email addresses or customer data in the recording.
4K export in multiple aspect ratios — Renders up to 4K at 60 frames per second as MP4 or GIF in landscape, square or portrait, with animations adjusted automatically for each format.
Bulk exports and presets — Queue exports from multiple projects to render in the background, and apply editor presets that can be shared with a team.
Shareable links and projects — Share a link to a video instead of a file. Projects save as a single file that can move between team members and devices.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Click-based automatic zoom animations remove the need for manual keyframing in a timeline.
Separate cursor tracking allows smoothing, vector cursors and post-recording customization of size, color and shape.
Exports reach 4K at 60 fps in landscape, square and portrait, as MP4 or GIF, without re-editing.
Recording, editing and processing run locally; only license data and optional error reports are sent.
A $199 one-time license is available alongside subscriptions, and all features are on every plan.
Cons
Windows only; macOS and Linux support is under evaluation with no timeline, and ARM64 is not officially supported.
Exporting videos or GIFs requires a license, so the free download is limited to recording and editing.
Lifetime license includes only one year of updates; further updates need a $99 renewal.
Subscriptions and renewals are non-refundable; the 7-day refund covers only the one-time purchase.
Pricing
Rapidemo Subscription (yearly) $9 per month, billed yearly
Rapidemo Subscription (monthly) $19 per month
Pay once $199 one-time payment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rapidemo?
Rapidemo is a screen recording app for Windows 10 and 11. It records the screen, cursor, camera and microphone, then automatically adds click zooms, smooth cursor motion, subtitles and layouts so a single take becomes a polished video.
How much does Rapidemo cost?
The yearly subscription is $9 per month billed yearly, the monthly plan is $19 per month, and a one-time license costs $199. All plans cover 3 Windows computers and include every feature and unlimited exports. Students get 40% off.
Does Rapidemo have a free trial?
Yes. Users can download Rapidemo and try all features for free. Recording and editing are free, but a license is required to export a finished video or GIF.
Does Rapidemo work on Mac?
No. Rapidemo is built for Windows 10 and 11. The site says macOS and Linux support is under evaluation with no committed timeline, and it points Mac users to Screen Studio.
Does the lifetime license expire?
No. The one-time license can be used forever, with updates for one year from purchase. After that, the app keeps working as-is, and a renewal for another year of updates costs $99.
What formats can Rapidemo export?
Rapidemo exports MP4 videos and GIFs at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. It supports landscape, square and portrait aspect ratios and picks bitrate settings automatically for MP4.
Is my recording uploaded to the cloud?
No. Recording, editing, subtitle generation and video processing happen locally on the user's computer. Rapidemo sends only license-related data and basic error reports, and error reporting can be turned off in the app.
Can I get a refund?
A refund of the one-time lifetime license can be requested within 7 days of purchase. Subscriptions and lifetime license renewals are non-refundable.