Matte
Your cursor, cleaned up.
Matte records every move and click, then smooths the shaky path into calm glides that still land on every click. Pick a style, size and color. On iPhone recordings, taps and swipes show as touches.
Polished screen recordings, in minutes
From a quick screen recording to a 3D app demo, all in one native Mac app.
Free to try · macOS 15+ · No account needed
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Four ways in, one click to start. Matte captures your cursor, taps and audio, and drops you straight into the editor when you stop.
- Full ScreenYour whole display, cursor and clicks included.
- WindowAny Mac window, cropped perfectly, transparency and all.
- iOS SimulatorStraight from the Simulator, with taps and swipes captured.
- Live DeviceA real iPhone or iPad over USB.
Full videoediting.
Not just a mockup generator. A real editor: four video tracks, four audio tracks and five text tracks, with keyframes, Auto Zoom and motion blur.
Say iton screen.
Titles, captions, keystrokes and your webcam, layered on any recording. Then move it all with one-click presets.
- TitlesClean type, pills or borders, with dozens of ways to animate in and out.
- CaptionsTranscribed on your Mac, then edited word by word.
- KeystrokesYour shortcuts, recorded as you work and shown as keycaps.
- WebcamRound, square or portrait, or framed as a macOS window.
- PresetsCamera moves and transitions in one click, with easing you can tune.
Simple when you need it. Cinematic when you want it.
The same recording, two ways: a clean phone with zooms that follow your taps, or a 3D film with camera moves and titles.
Edit with your AI agent.
Ask Claude, Codex or Cursor for a video and watch it come together in Matte, fully editable. Set up your agent
Frame it in real 3D.
iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch as true 3D models, in every finish, lit and animated like a camera crew would. Explore 3D mockups
Mark it. Director films it.
Draw targets on what matters and Director designs the camera moves between them. Retake any shot until it's right.
Full iPhone Duo support.
Fold it, open it and turn it in the Simulator. Matte records both screens and animates every pose change in 3D, automatically.
Your screen, device and webcam, at the same time.
Dual capture records your Mac and a live iPhone in one take, with a styled webcam overlay. Everything lands on the timeline, in sync.
Export anywhere.
4K in HEVC, H.264 or ProRes. Transparent video with alpha. GIFs, PNG stills, 60 fps, App Store sizes, or your own custom size.
…and the rest of the studio.
Record
- Xcode 27 Device HubSimulators in Device Hub, iPhone Duo poses included
- Mirroring window (beta)Record the macOS iPhone Mirroring app, cropped into a bezel
- Webcam & microphoneStyled overlays in round or portrait layouts
- Keystroke overlaysYour shortcuts on screen as animated keycaps
- Menu bar captureRecord devices without opening the app
- Landscape & rotationDetected as you record, animated in 3D
Edit
- Multitrack timelineUp to 4 video, 4 audio and 5 text tracks
- Nested clipsLinked recordings move as one, or edit each inside
- Pro trimmingBlade, slip, ripple trim and trim to playhead
- Speed & freeze framesFrom slow motion to 800%, or hold any frame
- Auto captionsOn-device transcription, edit word by word
- AudioDetach, trim, fade and mix every track
- Censor regionsBlur or cover sensitive areas
Polish
- DirectorMark what matters and it plans the camera
- Auto ZoomAutomatic zoom and pan on the action
- Motion presetsCamera moves, transitions and custom easing
- Lens Blur & lightingDepth of field, bloom and screen glow in 3D
- Text & brandingAnimated titles, 3D text, intros and watermarks
- BackgroundsWallpapers, gradients, patterns or looping video
- Cursor & gesturesSmoothing, tints, taps, swipes and pinches
Export
- 4K & custom sizes1080p to 4K, App Store sizes, or your own
- Transparent videoHEVC or ProRes 4444 with alpha
- Transparent GIFsClear backgrounds with clean, matted edges
- Export rangeRender just a slice of the timeline
- PNG stillsFrames to file or clipboard
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Start free.Upgrade when you're ready.
Monthly
$10/mo
Billed monthly
- All Pro features
- 4K export
- No watermark
- Use on up to 3 Macs
Best value
Lifetime
$199
One-time payment
- All Pro features
- 4K export
- No watermark
- Use on up to 3 Macs
- Every future update, free
Teams
Let's talk
For teams of 5 or more
- All Pro features
- Volume discounts
- Centralized billing
- Priority support
Every feature is free to try. Exports carry a small watermark until you upgrade.
Commonquestions.
Is the free version limited?
The free version includes all features: editing, backgrounds, 3D, 4K export, everything. The only limitation is a small watermark on exports. Remove it instantly by upgrading.
What macOS versions are supported?
Matte requires macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. It's a native Swift app built specifically for Apple Silicon, so it runs fast and uses minimal resources.
Can I record from real devices?
Yes! Connect your iPhone or iPad via USB and Matte can record directly from it. Perfect for capturing Face ID animations, Dynamic Island, and other hardware-specific features.
What about transparent backgrounds?
Matte supports HEVC with alpha channel, so you can export videos with fully transparent backgrounds for compositing in other tools.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. Lifetime purchases are covered by a 15-day refund policy. Monthly subscriptions are not refundable. If Matte isn't right for you, email within 15 days of your lifetime purchase and we'll help.
How do I get support?
Email us at support@matte.app and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible. We're a small team and we actually read every message.
Can I export stills and screenshots?
Yes! Export individual frames as PNG images, or copy them directly to your clipboard for quick pasting into presentations, docs, or design tools.
Can AI agents like Claude, Codex or Cursor use Matte?
Yes. Matte has a built-in MCP server, so Claude, Codex, Cursor, VS Code and any other MCP client can import your recordings, edit, animate and export videos in Matte. Connect yours in one click in Settings → Agents, then ask for a video. Every change is an undo step, and the result is a normal Matte project you can keep editing. How to set it up
Can I use my license on multiple Macs?
Yes! Every license can be activated on up to 3 Macs. Perfect if you work on a desktop and laptop, or have a home and office setup. You can deactivate a device anytime from the app settings.
Do you offer team licenses?
Yes! We offer volume licensing for teams of 5 or more with discounts, centralized billing, and priority support. Check out the Teams option in the pricing section or email support@matte.app for a custom quote.
Do lifetime licenses include future updates?
Yes! Lifetime means lifetime. You get every future update at no extra cost: new features, new device frames, performance improvements, everything. No renewal fees, no upgrade pricing, ever.
Can I record any macOS window, not just the simulator?
Yes! Matte can record any macOS window, not just the iOS simulator. Use it for Mac app demos, website recordings, or any desktop software. The same backgrounds, device frames, and editing features work for all window recordings.
Can I add text overlays to my videos?
Yes! Matte includes a full text layer system with up to 5 text tracks, custom animations, resizable text boxes, and in-canvas alignment guides. Perfect for adding titles, feature callouts, or step-by-step instructions to your demos.
Can I use Matte for client work?
Absolutely. Your license covers commercial use: freelance projects, agency work, client deliverables, whatever you need. The videos you create are yours to use however you want.
How long does it take to learn Matte?
Most users create their first polished video in under 15 minutes. If you've ever edited video before, you'll feel at home immediately. If you haven't, Matte is designed to be approachable, with no After Effects learning curve required.
