What is Highlight Studio?

Highlight Studio is a native macOS screen recorder and video editor built with SwiftUI and Metal. It offers AI-powered features like smart zoom, auto subtitles, and highlight detection, along with a multi-track timeline editor, device frames, and brand kits. The app is designed for creating polished product demos, tutorials, and social media content without leaving the app.

How to use Highlight Studio?

Download and install the app from the website. Record your screen, webcam, or iPhone/iPad via USB. Edit on the multi-track timeline with tools like trimming, speed ramping, and annotations. Use AI features like smart zoom and highlight detection to enhance the video. Export as MP4 or GIF, or share directly via embed links.

Core features of Highlight Studio

AI Smart Zoom: Automatically zooms into clicks and cursor activity with GPU-accelerated animations.
AI Transcription: Word-level timestamps and auto subtitles in 50+ languages.
Multi-Track Editor: Trim, split, speed ramp, and rearrange clips like a professional NLE.
Device Frames: 27+ iPhone and iPad mockups with pixel-perfect bezels and real Apple finishes.
Brand Kit: Set logo, colors, fonts, and watermarks once, apply to every recording.
Camera Overlay: 7+ layouts with virtual backgrounds and presenter labels.
Highlight Detection: AI flags smiles, laughs, and cut suggestions from face cam.
Built-in Assets: Royalty-free wallpapers, music library, and custom cursor packs.