Scene-based editing
Record separate scenes and reorder them later, so a video can be built from sections instead of one continuous take.
Screenity
ClaimScreenity is a browser-based screen recorder and video editor for tabs, apps, or desktop sessions, with scenes, captions, zooms, and overlays.
Overview
Screenity is a screen recorder and video editor that works together as one browser-based workflow. It is built for capturing a screen, camera, or microphone input, then shaping the recording into something clearer with scenes, zooms, captions, and overlays.
The source describes two ways to record: a Chrome extension and a built-in recorder in the editor. Screenity also emphasizes privacy: it is hosted in Europe, the videos are encrypted, and the recorder is open source under GPLv3.
Features
Flexible layouts
Show screen, camera, or both, and change the layout during a scene for different kinds of explanations.
Auto-zoom from clicks
Turn recorded clicks into zooms, then tune those zooms in the editor if you want more control.
Overlays and annotations
Add text, arrows, shapes, and callouts on top of a recording to direct attention to specific details.
Word-by-word captions
Generate captions from speech and highlight words as they are spoken, with styling controls for the captions.
Recording tools
Use the Chrome extension to draw, blur private content, spotlight the cursor, capture internal audio, and set an auto-stop timer.
Use cases
Structured demos
Record product walkthroughs or software demos, then break the footage into scenes so you can reorganize the explanation before sharing it.
Step-by-step instruction videos
Make tutorials easier to follow by zooming into clicks, adding captions, and using overlays to point viewers toward the right control or setting.
Screen-and-camera recordings
Capture a tab, window, app, or desktop session with camera and mic when you need both on-screen action and spoken narration.
Link-based sharing
Share a short polished video through a link when you want viewers to open it directly in the browser instead of downloading a file first.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines recording and editing in one browser-based workflow.
- Supports multi-scene videos rather than only single continuous takes.
- Includes practical recording aids such as drawing, live blur, cursor spotlight, and click-based zooms.
- Offers shareable links in addition to export options.
- States that the editor and stored media are hosted and encrypted in Europe.
Cons
- The source does not show the full depth of pricing plan differences beyond the main free extension and paid editor split.
- The available evidence is partial, so some product details such as integrations and platform support are not fully documented in the provided pages.
FAQ
What does Screenity do?
Screenity records your screen, camera, and mic, then lets you arrange footage into scenes, add zooms, captions, overlays, and share a clean link or export the result.
What is free and what requires payment?
The Chrome extension is free and stays free for recording, drawing, blur, click highlight, and push-to-talk. The paid editor includes scenes, auto-zoom, captions, layouts, overlays, share links, MP4 export, and unlimited renders.
What can I record with Screenity?
You can record any tab, window, app, or your whole desktop, with camera and mic. The source also notes system audio is available where the operating system allows it.
Do I need the Chrome extension to record?
No. You can record from the editor using the built-in recorder, or use the Chrome extension from any page. The editor can also remember which recorder you used last.
How does Screenity handle privacy?
The editor is hosted in Europe, and the source says videos, renders, transcripts, and account data are encrypted and stored on European servers.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Screen recorder and video editor
- Platform
- Browser-based; Chrome extension and built-in recorder
- Privacy posture
- Hosted in Europe; encrypted videos, transcripts, and account data
- Open source
- Recorder is open source under GPLv3
- Pricing
- Free Chrome extension; paid editor with a 7-day free trial
- Source domain
- screenity.io