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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Screen recordingsthat look edited.

Hit record and Drift does the editing: calm zooms where you work, a crisp cursor that glides, and a backdrop that frames it. Straight to MP4.

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How it looks

Every frame is four layers.

Drift keeps them apart until export, so each one gets done properly. Click the frame to pull it apart.

Wallpaper

Hand-made backdrops, rounded corners and a soft shadow, so every clip looks deliberate.

Your recording

Native 60 fps capture of a screen or one window, recorded without the system cursor.

Camera

Calm, minimal zooms where you work. Scrolling and single clicks stay on the full frame.

Cursor

Redrawn on top: bigger, crisp, gliding on smooth arcs, and still an I-beam over text.

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Features

Made for demos people actually finish watching.

Zooms with taste

Drift zooms when you type or work in one spot, holds while it matters, then gets out of the way. No yo-yo.

A cursor that glides

Hand jitter becomes clean arcs that still land exactly on every click. Make it big so nobody loses it.

Typing, in focus

The camera follows the text caret while you type and tucks the pointer away so the words stay readable.

Scroll-aware

Drift sees the page move, even on touchpads, and stays wide instead of chasing the scrollbar.

Tiny and native

Rust and Tauri, not a bundled browser. Small download, instant start, GPU capture.

Private by default

No account, no upload, no watermark. Recording, editing and export all stay on your computer.

Get started

Three steps up.

Record

Pick a screen or a window, press Alt+Shift+R and do your thing. Drift waits in the tray.

Review

The studio opens with zooms already planned. Keep them, nudge them, pick a wallpaper and a cursor size.

Export

MP4 up to 4K at 60 fps, rendered on your machine. Post it before your coffee cools.

Your next demo, already edited.

Record a minute of your product and see what Drift makes of it.

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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.