Audience
Content creators, educators, developers, and remote teams requiring screen recordings with cinematic zoom effects without subscriptions, installs, or complex setups
About Drift
Drift is a free, open source, privacy-first screen recording studio that runs entirely in your browser or as a native Windows app and delivers cinema-grade video capture with automatic and manual zoom effects to highlight cursor movement and key content in recordings. It lets you start recording directly in the browser without downloads or admin rights, select your screen, add smooth auto-zoom or manual zoom effects, and export polished videos, currently in WebM format with MP4 and GIF planned, all without subscriptions or telemetry, keeping all processing local and secure. Drift’s simple three-step workflow (download, extract, and run the .exe) makes it accessible on Windows, while the browser version offers instant recording. It is designed to eliminate complex installations and subscription costs typical of other screen capture tools, provide engaging cinematic focus during recordings, and support creators in producing tutorials, demos, presentations, etc.
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Starting Price:
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Drift
Founded: 2025
United States
drift.dvkk.dev/
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Product Details
Platforms Supported
Cloud
Windows
Training
Documentation
Videos
Support
Online
Drift Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Drift work with?
Drift works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Drift support in their product?
Drift supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Drift offer?
Drift offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Drift integrate with?
Drift integrates with: Workers by Delos.
Q: What type of training does Drift provide?
Drift provides training in the form of documentation and videos.
Q: How much does Drift cost?
Pricing for Drift starts at Free.
