Cap - Screen Recorder & Screen Capture, developed by Cap Software, Inc., is a free, open-source Chrome extension for capturing and sharing screen recordings directly from the browser. It targets users who need a quick way to create short videos for tasks such as bug reports, tutorials, customer support, code reviews, onboarding, and product demonstrations.

Fast recording with instant sharing

One of Cap's key features is Instant Mode, which uploads recordings while they're being captured instead of waiting until the recording is finished. This eliminates the usual export step, allowing a shareable link to be available as soon as you stop recording. For users who frequently send quick updates or demonstrations, this helps simplify the sharing process.

Flexible recording options

Cap supports recording your entire screen, a single window, the current browser tab, or your webcam by itself. It can also capture microphone audio, system audio where Chrome supports it, and an optional webcam overlay. During recording, floating controls let you pause, resume, or stop without interrupting your workflow.

Collaboration and AI-powered features

Beyond recording, Cap includes collaboration tools that help teams review and discuss videos in one place. Shared recordings can be viewed in the browser, and viewers can leave comments and reactions.

Supported plans also include viewer analytics, password-protected sharing, custom domains, team workspaces, and a Loom video importer. Cap Pro further expands these capabilities with AI-powered features that automatically generate titles, summaries, chapters, and transcripts to make recordings easier to organize and review.

A solid fit for quick video sharing

Cap makes it easy to record, share, and discuss videos without leaving the browser. Its open-source foundation, instant sharing, and collaboration features make it a good choice for users who want a faster way to communicate visually and keep projects moving.