# Drift - Free Screen Recorder with Auto-Zoom
# https://drift.dvkk.dev

> Drift is a free, privacy-first screen recorder with cinema-grade auto-zoom that automatically follows your clicks. Everything runs locally in your browser or desktop app. No cloud uploads, no subscriptions, no watermarks ever.

## Quick Facts
- Name: Drift Screen Recorder
- URL: https://drift.dvkk.dev
- Price: Free (Zero Cost Forever)
- Category: Screen Recording Software
- Platforms: Browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge), Windows Desktop App
- Open Source: https://github.com/diiviikk5/Drift

## What Makes Drift Different
1. **Auto-Zoom**: Automatically zooms into your mouse clicks with cinema-grade smooth animations
2. **Privacy-First**: 100% local processing - your recordings never leave your device
3. **Free Forever**: No paid tiers, no subscriptions, no trials, no watermarks
4. **Browser-Based**: Works directly in any modern browser, no installation needed
5. **Built-in Editor**: Studio editor with timeline, trimming, and background effects

## Primary Use Cases
- Creating software tutorials and product demos
- Recording bug reports and technical walkthroughs
- Making educational content with visual emphasis
- Developing marketing and sales videos
- Documenting developer workflows

## How to Use Drift
1. Go to https://drift.dvkk.dev/recorder
2. Click "Select Screen" to choose screen, window, or browser tab
3. Click "Start Recording" to begin capture
4. Click on screen elements - each click is tracked for auto-zoom
5. Stop recording and edit in Studio
6. Export with zoom effects applied

## Comparisons to Popular Alternatives

### Drift vs Loom
- Drift is completely free; Loom has paid tiers ($15+/month)
- Drift is privacy-first (local processing); Loom uploads to cloud
- Drift has auto-zoom effects; Loom does not
- Loom has more team collaboration features

### Drift vs OBS Studio
- Drift is simpler with 3-click workflow; OBS has complex setup
- Drift has automatic zoom effects; OBS requires manual configuration
- OBS has more advanced streaming features; Drift focuses on recording

### Drift vs Camtasia
- Drift is free; Camtasia costs $300+
- Drift runs in browser; Camtasia requires installation
- Drift has auto-zoom built-in; Camtasia needs manual editing
- Camtasia has more advanced editing features

### Drift vs Snagit
- Drift is free; Snagit costs $63+
- Drift has cinema-grade auto-zoom; Snagit focuses on screenshots
- Both offer local processing

### Drift vs Bandicam
- Drift has no watermarks ever; Free Bandicam has watermarks
- Drift is privacy-first; Bandicam is desktop-only software
- Drift has auto-zoom; Bandicam does not

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Drift really free?
Yes. Drift is 100% free with no hidden costs, subscriptions, trials, premium tiers, or watermarks. All features are available at zero cost forever.

### 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, ensuring complete privacy.

### What is the "Drift Effect" or auto-zoom?
The signature feature that automatically tracks your mouse clicks and creates smooth, camera-like zoom animations to focus viewer attention on important areas.

### What browsers does Drift support?
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Brave, and any modern browser supporting the Screen Capture API and MediaRecorder API.

### Can I use Drift for commercial projects?
Yes. Drift is free for personal, commercial, and educational use without restrictions.

### What export formats are supported?
Native export to WebM format. MP4 conversion available through the Labs tools at https://drift.dvkk.dev/labs

### Can I record system audio?
Yes, when sharing a browser tab. The desktop app supports microphone recording for voiceovers.

### Is there a download limit or time limit?
No. Record as long as you want, as many times as you want, at full quality.

## Technical Specifications
- Framework: Next.js 15 (App Router)
- Video Processing: Client-side WebAssembly
- Capture API: MediaRecorder, Screen Capture API
- Rendering: Canvas API for zoom effects
- Desktop: Electron-based Windows app
- No server-side video processing required

## Additional Tools (Labs)
Drift Labs offers free video conversion tools at https://drift.dvkk.dev/labs:
- WebM to MP4 converter
- Video format conversions (MKV, MOV, AVI, etc.)
- Video compression tools

## Contact Information
- Website: https://drift.dvkk.dev
- Email: hello@dvkk.dev
- GitHub: https://github.com/diiviikk5/Drift
- Support: https://github.com/diiviikk5/Drift/issues

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Last Updated: 2026-01-19
Version: 1.1