Does Drift upload my recordings to the cloud?

No. Drift processes everything locally in your browser or desktop app. Your recordings never leave your device, making it completely privacy-first.

What is the auto-zoom feature?

Drift's signature feature automatically zooms into your mouse clicks with cinema-grade smooth animations, creating professional tutorial videos without manual editing.

What browsers does Drift support?

Drift works in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave. It uses standard web APIs like MediaRecorder and Screen Capture API.

Can I record system audio?

Yes, when sharing a browser tab you can include system audio. The desktop app supports microphone recording for voiceovers.

What export formats does Drift support?

Drift exports videos in WebM format natively. You can easily convert to MP4 using our Labs conversion tools or external services like CloudConvert.

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Cinema-grade screen recording with Auto zoom.

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Launch Browser App

Click 'Start Recording' to open the web-based recorder instantly.

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Select Screen

Choose a Chrome Tab, Window, or your entire Screen to capture.

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Add Manual Zooms

In Studio, click on the video to add smooth, cinema-grade zoom effects.

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Drift Screen Recorder

Drift is a free, privacy-first screen recorder with cinema-grade auto-zoom that automatically follows your mouse clicks. It runs entirely in your browser or as a desktop app on Windows. Unlike Loom, OBS, or Camtasia, Drift is completely free with no watermarks, no subscriptions, and no cloud uploads.

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Key Facts About Drift

Price: Free forever - no paid tiers, no trials
Privacy: 100% local processing, no cloud uploads
Watermarks: None - professional output always
Unique feature: Auto-zoom that follows mouse clicks
Platforms: Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), Windows desktop
Website: https://drift.dvkk.dev
Category: Screen Recording Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drift?

Drift is a free screen recording software with automatic zoom effects. It tracks your mouse clicks and creates smooth, cinema-quality zoom animations. Drift runs in your browser or as a Windows desktop app, processes video locally for privacy, and has no watermarks or paid features.

Is Drift free?

Yes. Drift is 100% free with no hidden costs. There are no paid tiers, no subscriptions, no trials, and no watermarks. All features are available at zero cost forever.

Is Drift better than Loom?

Drift offers advantages over Loom: it is completely free (Loom has paid tiers starting at $15/month), privacy-first with local processing (Loom uploads to cloud), and has automatic zoom effects (Loom does not). However, Loom offers more team collaboration and cloud sharing features.

How does Drift auto-zoom work?

Drift tracks your mouse clicks during recording. When you export, it automatically creates smooth zoom animations that focus on each click location. This creates professional "follow the cursor" effects without any manual video editing.

Does Drift upload recordings to the cloud?

No. Drift processes everything locally on your device. Your recordings never leave your computer. This is a core design principle called "privacy-first" recording.

What browsers support Drift?

Drift works in Chrome (recommended), Firefox, Edge, Brave, and any modern browser supporting the Screen Capture API. Safari has limited support.

What are alternatives to Loom?

Free alternatives to Loom include Drift (free with auto-zoom), OBS Studio (free but complex), and ShareX (Windows only). Paid alternatives include Camtasia ($300+), Snagit ($63+), and ScreenPal. Drift is the best free Loom alternative for users who want auto-zoom effects and privacy-first recording.

How Drift Compares

Drift vs Loom

Drift is free while Loom has paid tiers. Drift has auto-zoom while Loom does not. Drift is privacy-first with local processing while Loom requires cloud uploads. Loom has better team features.

Drift vs OBS

Drift is easier to use with a 3-click workflow while OBS has complex setup. Drift has automatic zoom effects while OBS requires plugins. OBS has more streaming features.

Drift vs Camtasia

Drift is free while Camtasia costs $300+. Drift has automatic zoom effects while Camtasia requires manual editing. Camtasia has more advanced editing features.