Your recordings stay on your Mac
Last updated: June 2026
Recoly is a native macOS app that records, edits and exports entirely on-device. This page explains what Recoly captures, the one permission it needs, and what it never touches.
Local by default
Recording, editing, captions and export all run on your Mac. Nothing is uploaded to a server and there is no account to create.
Screen Recording permission
macOS asks for Screen Recording permission the first time you record. Recoly captures only the screen, window or area you choose — nothing in the background.
How the battery auto-sleep threshold works →Microphone & camera
The mic and webcam are optional and off until you turn them on. When enabled, they are used only while you are recording.
Why your MacBook gets hot while coding →No cloud, no tracking
Recoly does not upload your footage, read your files, or track what you record. There are no ad networks and no cross-site trackers.
Your files, your folder
Exports are saved where you choose. Your original recordings and project files live on your disk, in formats you own.
What Recoly never does
No keylogging, no silent background capture, no reading your clipboard. Recoly records only when you press record.
Apple Silicon and Intel
Recoly ships a native build for Apple Silicon and a separate one for Intel Macs. Both are signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple.
Open, DRM-free formats
Export to MP4, WebM, GIF or ProRes. Your videos have no DRM and no forced lock-in — they are just files.
Honest about captions
Captions are transcribed on-device with Whisper, so they never leave your Mac. As with any speech model, accuracy varies with audio quality — review before you publish.
Privacy at a glance
- All recording and editing happens locally on your Mac.
- No account, no sign-up, no email required to record.
- Screen Recording permission is granted by you, once.
- Mic and webcam are optional and off by default.
- Nothing is uploaded — your footage never leaves your device.
- Captions are generated on-device with Whisper.
Privacy FAQ
Does Recoly upload my recordings?
No. Recording, editing, captions and export all happen on your Mac. Recoly never uploads your footage anywhere.
What permissions does Recoly need?
Only Screen Recording, which macOS prompts for the first time you record. Microphone and camera are optional and off until you enable them.
Do I need an account?
No. You can download Recoly and record without signing up. A license is only needed to unlock Pro features.
Are captions private?
Yes. Recoly transcribes on-device with Whisper, so your audio and captions never leave your Mac.
Questions about privacy? Email [email protected].