Professional Screen Recording for macOS
Capture screen, camera, mic, and system audio in one take. Get synced source files, live markers, and instant scene control.
Features
Production-ready capabilities
Lumary combines professional capture, dependable performance, and privacy-first architecture in a native macOS workflow.
Multi-Source Recording
Capture screen, camera, microphone, and system audio simultaneously. Each source is saved as an independent file for flexible post-production, with camera LUT (.cube) support.
Professional Codecs
Deliver in H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, and ProRes 4444 with hardware-accelerated encoding for efficient, reliable recording.
Auto-Transcription
Generate on-device transcripts using Apple speech recognition, with optional automatic SRT and VTT caption export after each session.
Crash Recovery
Fragmented MP4 output and automated recovery workflows help preserve recordings after crashes or unexpected interruptions.
Production Tools
Use slate metadata for scene, shot, and take tracking, add timestamped markers, and save complete capture setups as reusable projects.
Course Mode
Manage lesson-based recording with course outlines, module organization, per-lesson take tracking, and hero take selection.
Composite Mode & Scenes
Record screen and camera into a single composition with configurable scenes, per-scene hotkeys, overlay presets, and OBS-style crop controls.
Full Stream Deck Support
Control Lumary directly from Stream Deck with dedicated actions for recording, markers, takes, source toggles, and scene switching. Available on the Elgato Marketplace.
Screen & Camera in One Frame
Record your screen and camera into a single composition with configurable scenes, per-scene hotkeys, overlay presets, and OBS-style crop controls.
Structured Recording for Educators
Organize your recordings into courses, modules, and lessons. Track takes per lesson, select hero takes, and monitor progress — all within a purpose-built workflow for educational content.
A workspace that adapts to your process
Detach key panels into independent windows and arrange your workspace for recording, review, and production.
Detachable Panels
Move essential tools into dedicated windows
Live Preview
Monitor exactly what your audience will see
Session Library
Quickly locate and review previous recordings
Use cases
Built for modern production workflows
From solo creators to small teams, Lumary delivers dependable capture and files that are ready for post-production.
Content Creators
Produce tutorials and walkthroughs with synchronized screen and camera capture. Independent source files provide full editing flexibility.
Educators
Create structured educational content with Course Mode, lesson-based workflows, and on-device transcription with caption export.
Developers
Capture product demos, bug reports, and technical walkthroughs with markers and slate metadata for faster review.
Podcasters
Record podcast video and archive stream sessions with broadcast-ready codecs and accurate system audio capture.
Technical Specifications
Professional formats for every workflow
Capture in delivery-ready formats with hardware-accelerated encoding designed for stable, efficient performance.
Video Codecs
- H.264Wide compatibility, smaller files
- HEVCHigh quality at lower bitrates
- ProRes 422Professional editing, broadcast
- ProRes 422 HQHigh-quality masters
- ProRes 4444VFX work, alpha channels
Audio Codecs
- AACUp to 320kbps, efficient compression
- PCMUncompressed 16/24-bit audio
Caption Formats
- SRTUniversal subtitle format
- VTTWeb-optimized captions
Capabilities
- Max ResolutionUp to 8K
- Frame Rates24, 25, 30, 50, 60 fps
- Color Depth8-bit, 10-bit (ProRes)
- Audio Sample Rate44.1kHz, 48kHz
- Audio Bit Depth16-bit, 24-bit
- Simultaneous SourcesUnlimited*
* Hardware dependent
One session, all your files
Each recording generates a structured session folder with organized outputs for every source.
Privacy First
Privacy by design
Recordings and transcripts stay on your Mac, with no cloud dependency and no background tracking.
No Cloud Services
All processing runs locally on your Mac with no upload pipeline or third-party hosting.
No Analytics
Lumary does not collect telemetry, usage analytics, or recording data.
No Accounts
No registration is required. Install the app and begin recording immediately.
Local Storage
Your files are saved to locations you choose, and remain fully under your control.
Pricing
Straightforward one-time pricing
Purchase once on the Mac App Store with no recurring subscription fees.
Lumary
Professional Screen Recording
- Multi-source recording (screen, camera, mic, system audio)
- Professional codecs (H.264, HEVC, ProRes profiles)
- On-device transcription with SRT/VTT export
- Crash recovery and session checkpointing
- Production tools (slate, markers, projects)
- Composite mode with scene switching
- Course mode for lesson-based recording
- Camera LUT support and overlay presets
- Stream Deck plugin (Elgato Marketplace)
- Global hotkeys and URL scheme
- Built-in preflight checks
- Updates for the current major version
Requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later.
Optimized for Apple Silicon and supported on Intel Macs.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Key information about Lumary, compatibility, workflows, and privacy.